Virginia Beach Fishing Charter, Charter Fishing Guides in Virginia

Captains Bio: I was raised on the banks of a large river and spent every weekend at my family’s lake house. That’s where my love for fishing all began. No catfish, bream or bass was safe once my brother’s and I got it all figured out. My dad and Uncle always took us fishing at the coast several times a year as far back as I can remember. I guess I was about 5 when I cut my left ear off while trying to cast a surf rod. I neglected to hold the line of the spinning reel when I opened the bail and the 8 ounce pyramid sinker sliced it right off. A few years later, I learned the hard lesson about walking behind fellow fishermen while they are casting. That day, I received my first and only ear piercing. I wore the big sassy shad the rest of the day. I made countless journeys to the ocean before moving to Virginia Beach more than 20 years ago. I was finally able to taste salt water daily, and I did. From the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel every night to the Norfolk Canyon every chance I got, I honed the skill of tricking fish. As my old 1st mate Pete once said, “You get it or you don’t”. Understanding how a fish thinks and what it takes to induce a strike is almost a sixth sense. Having that ability is a requirement if you want to be a charter boat captain. I’ve got it and I have improved on it over many years. This is one of many characteristics I feel makes me good at what I do. I’m also a straight shooter when it comes to your trip. If the fish just aren’t there, I’ll tell you not to waist your time and money. I promise I can’t stand a long boat ride any more than you can. If that happens, and it rarely does, I’ll be fair and make it right. Being fair is another important trait to keep customers happy. My experience and principles has allowed me to grow a very successful charter business.