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Trophy Striper season starts
in April !
Book now for prime dates!
Capt. John Wilkinson
(410) 320-9351 or
(410) 757-1466
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World
Class Striped Bass Sportfishing
for 4 Passengers
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We
specialize in Striped Bass fishing both trolling, and chumming. Light
tackle is available. We also cast, jig and bottom fish when appropriate.
We will bottom fish for most other species, and fly-fishing can be
accommodated, but you will need to provide your own equipment.
We offer charter fishing for
Rockfish, (Striped Bass), Black Drum, Trout, Croaker, Hardhead, Flounder, Spot
and Perch are available from April through June and September through November.
We are located just ten minutes from Annapolis
at Selby Bay Yacht Basin.
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Chesapeake
Bay Fishing Charters
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About the Boat and
Equipment
 Babu III is a 26’ Catamaran Center Console fishing machine
licensed by Maryland to carry passengers. The boat is powered by
twin 140 h.p. engines, and can run comfortably at 40 MPH in 4’
seas. She has a clean fully enclosed head, and her enclosed console
will shelter you from the weather.
Babu’s electronics includes radar, two VHF radios, Cb radio,
GPS, chart plotter, fishfinder,, hailer, automatic fog horn, and
autopilot.
Outriggers and downriggers are frequently used when trolling.
Penn, Fin Nor, and Shimano reels are employed exclusively featuring
SS series spinning reels for light tackle usage and GTI and Senator
series reels for trolling.
Spinning equipment is spooled with P-
line, and the trolling equipment line varies from monofilament to
wire to lead core. The reels are mounted on Uglystick spinning rods
and Penn Slammer and Senator conventional rods.
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About
the Captain
 Captain
John Wilkinson was first licensed by the United States Coast Guard
Captain in 1973.
Since
then he has upgraded his license, and now holds a 50 Ton Masters License. Capt. John has been fishing and
running power boats since the 1950’s, and has been charter fishing
for over 30 years.
He is also a licensed Maryland Fishing Guide, vice president of the
Upper
Bay Charter Captains Association, director of the Maryland Charter Boat
Association, and member the National Charter Boat Associations.
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Fish
and Seasons
| Species |
April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
| Bluefish |
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* |
** |
** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
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| Croaker |
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** |
*** |
**** |
** |
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| Drum |
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* |
*** |
* |
* |
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| Flounder |
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* |
** |
*** |
*** |
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| Perch |
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** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
| Spanish Mackerel |
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** |
*** |
*** |
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| Spot |
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** |
**** |
**** |
** |
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| Striped Bass |
**** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
| Trout |
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** |
**** |
**** |
** |
* fair ** good *** very good **** excellent
Areas Fished and Methods used
 Since
we are located in one of the most productive areas of the Chesapeake,
we typically run for less than 45 minutes in order to find fish.
The
speed of Babu allows us to be at any location on Maryland’s portion
of the Bay within 90 minutes of leaving the dock.
Our normal area of
operation covers from the Brewerton Channel to Breezy Point on the Western
shore and from the Swan Point to Hoopers Island on the Eastern shore.
 We
specialize in Striped Bass fishing both trolling, and chumming. Light
tackle is available. We also cast, jig and bottom fish when appropriate.
We will bottom fish for most other species, and fly-fishing can be
accommodated, but you will need to provide your own equipment.
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Services
Provided
All licenses, bait and equipment will be provided. The mate
will usually be able to provide fish cleaning services. This service may not
be available on half-day trips because of the short turn around time between half-day
charters. We will also cater to any other requests such as multiple boats,
fishing contests, corporate events, box lunchs, etc.
We are available for dinner or sightseeing excursions to St. Michaels,
Tilghman Island, Kent Island, Annapolis, Rock Hall or Baltimore's Inner
Harbor.
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Directions
Selby Bay Yacht Basin
Selby Blvd. and Beach Drive Blvd.
Edgewater, Maryland 21037
From route 50 take route 2 south (Old Solomon Island) to route 214
East (Central Ave.).
Turn left onto route 214 and go to Selby Blvd.
Turn left onto Selby Blvd. And go to Beach Drive Blvd., turn right
onto Beach Drive Blvd., and 100 feet to Arundel Dr. Turn Left and go
150 feet to the parking lot.
Directions and information with:
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What
to bring
Bring food and beverages
(no glass containers) along with sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, insect
repellent and a container for your fish (leave in car).
Check the weather, dress in layers, and bring rain wear
including waterproof footwear that we hope will not be needed.
If you are susceptible to seasickness, please take medication before
leaving the dock. Your trip will be ruined if you get sick. The scolpamine
transaderm patch is highly effective and is again available as a
prescription. Over the counter remedies are also available. Ask your
druggist for a recommendation.
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Firearms and
Illegal
Drugs are strictly forbidden...
Charter
Prices
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We
offer 4 hour $300 trips, 6 hour $400 trips, and 8 hour $500 trips.
Cruises are available at a $75 per hour rate with a two-hour minimum.
These prices are all inclusive except for the mates tip. The mate
works hard to provide you with a safe and enjoyable day on the Chesapeake.
Please take this into consideration at the end of the day.
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A 25% deposit is required
to reserve a date.
If the Captain cancels the trip for any
reason, your deposit will be refunded in full, or you can reschedule for a later date. All
no shows forfeit their deposit. |
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