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Rui Qiao
Rui Qiao
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
4.7
Verified

Fishing with Mark

Half Day Trip (Charter)2 adults
Response from Captain

It was my pleasure introducing you and your 12 yr. old daughter to this wonderful sport of fly fishing! The excitement of seeing those hungry Largemouth Bass attacking our surface poppers is something that never gets old and is always heart stopping, especially right next to the boat like a couple times we witnessed. At the end of the day, while we briefly discussed future trips, your daughter said, "Next week" ! Her landing those beautiful Bass on her first trip is proof that age and gender play no part in fly fishing success, girls do as well as boys and often catch on even a little quicker. This actually holds just as true for men and women, this is not a strength sport but a timing and technique sport, and that's what I specialize in. Teaching is so rewarding for me and is why I have done this for so many years, I look forward to our next trip! Capt. Mark

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  • Oliver Myers
    Oliver Myers
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Enjoyable Fishing Trip

    Full Day Trip (Charter) • 1 adult

    First time learning to fly fish. The captain taught me how to use a fly rod and what to do. I was able to catch a lot of Striped and Largemouth Bass with the fly rod. For anyone who is looking to learn how to try fishing with a fly rod I recommend wholeheartedly. What you should know is that it is all about fly fishing and it is catch and release. Also make sure to bring a physical copy of a fishing license and if you get thirsty he has cold water that he brings so that you don’t have to bring a water.

    Reported Catch
    Striped Bass
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Oliver, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you on the Delta yesterday. You did a great job learning and I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Wow, wasn't that exciting seeing those Largemouth come up and smash the fly? How about the strength and speed of the Stripers and feeling their power directly through the line, now you see what we Fly Fishing nuts are so addicted to! I hope to fish with you again sometime, bring a buddy to share the cost and you'll be the experienced one ! I'll upload a picture or 2 later Thanks again Oliver, Captain Mark

  • Steven Southworth
    Steven Southworth
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Spring Stripers 2026

    Full Day Trip (Charter) • 2 adults

    Captain Mark was very patient showing my son and I the ropes of fly fishing for Stripers. After a short session of practicing some technique, we headed out to the open water to fish the outgoing tide. We were on the fish from the get go. Over the course of the day we pulled in many stripers, and even a sizeable large mouth. All released. Even though I picked what happened to be the first really hot Saturday of the season, Captain Mark found places away from the crowds of boats. What a way to celebrate my son's birthday by seeing him catch a striper on a fly rod.

    Reported Catch
    Striped Bass
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure Steven to introduce you and your son to the Delta and the exciting Fly Fishing for Stripers and Largemouth! You both did really well and I look forward to sharing more adventures with you both and building on the skills we worked on for even more success than that great day. Top-Water Largemouth this summer for those explosive takes and so much more right here in our own backyards! Thank you so much for such a nice review, it makes what I have chosen to make my life's work all the more worthwhile... Captain Mark

  • Jason Wilson
    Jason Wilson
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fly fishing first time great experience

    Full Day Trip (Charter) • 2 adults

    My son and I caught a decent amount of bass. We had never fly fished before and the captain helped coach us threw it very well. We will be coming back.

    Reported Catch
    Largemouth Bass
  • Ryan Melvin
    Ryan Melvin
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip and learning experience

    Full Day Trip (Charter) • 2 adults • 1 child

    Had a great trip, and Mark was a great instructor.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Ryan! It was my pleasure taking you and Luke out on the Delta fpr a beautiful day of top-water Largemouth fly fishing. I was wondering how Luke, at 9 yrs. old, would do for the entire 8 hrs., but his enthusiasm held up the entire time with out one bit of let down1 I wish I could say the same for some adults! LOL! His knowledge and curiosity for the fish and wildlife was great to see as so many youth and adults alike can get so caught up in our busy world that they don't let themselves take in the beauty that's right in our own backyards...I look forward to spending the day with you 2 again soon and building on the skills that you learned so far. Thanks again, Captain Mark

  • Phil Jones
    Phil Jones
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mark

    Full Day Trip (Charter) • 1 adult
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your patience and effort on your first fly fishing trip ever. It was a bit windy, but despite that you managed to hook a beautiful largemouth, fight him perfectly and just when I was about to grab him, the hook popped out! Oh, well, I hope the memories of that fish, the perfect casts and the several others that came up to smash your popper will last and last....Nothing quite as exciting and heart stopping as watching a Largemouth appear out of the weeds and attack our flies, you can see why I am hopelessly addicted! LOL!