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Fishing
season is upon us again with April 19th being the opening day this year. The
new boat can carry up to 28 passengers. So all of those times when you
wanted to bring someone extra or arrange an office party, you can now do
that and bring up to 28 people. The prices remain the same (except for a
fuel surcharge -- see below) as last year
based on a six-person minimum with everyone over six being an additional
$75.00 per person. Because of the high demand for Fri. Sat & Sun. I am
again requesting a minimum of eight people per trip on those days. Most of
you know the new boat has an enclosed cabin with heat, six-person dinette,
large roomy head and down below area, and an extra large cockpit for
fishing. The boat is 46ft x 16ft and is one of the nicest and largest
charter boats on the Chesapeake Bay. So get your family and friends together
for an exciting day on the new “COMPENSATION”. For pictures of the boat,
click here.
The dates and limits for this year are as follows. The spring Trophy
Rockfish season will start on April19th and go until May 13th. The trophy Rockfish size limit will be 28” and larger with
one per person. May 14th and May 15th will be
catch and release only on Rockfish so we will probably target other species
for those two days. May 16th through December 15th,
you will be allowed two fish per person. One of these fish must be between
18" and 28" and the other must be 28" or larger, or both fish
can be between 18” and 28”. There will be no large ceiling fish the rest
of the season. By late May and
early June it may be possible for us to start nighttime bottom fishing. The large Hardhead have been changing every year. This year,
I will be offering 6-hour and 8hr. night fishing trips from 3 p.m.-11p.m.
and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
These trips will be the same price as any 6hr.or 8hr. trip. Bait will be extra as usual. Again, I would like to
remind you that tipping the mate is customary with 15%-20% being the
normality (same as a waitress or waiter).
Upon booking your trip on the “Compensation”, a DEPOSIT IS
REQUIRED BY EVERYONE. Also, if
you do not notify me of a cancellation within seven days of your
trip, you will be responsible for the whole amount of
that trip. Please take your booked days very seriously. Thanks!
The “Compensation” will sail from the Rod 'N' Reel dock April till
November when I will move to Pt. Lookout. Nov.1st – Dec.
15th I will sail from Pt. Lookout Marina, with 8-person minimum.
We did very well again this past year with the fall run of large Rockfish
and had great success. Please
book these dates early, as I expect to be very busy. If you want to catch a
really big Rockfish, November and December just may be the time!
Also a bit of good news, rates for 2008 will be the same as last
year, except for the fuel surcharge. I will
let you know. Otherwise prices are listed below.
As usual, bookings are first come, first serve, so please call me as
soon as possible to book the day(s) of your choice. Looking forward to
hearing from you and fishing with you again as we have another new and
enjoyable year! Remember WEEKDAYS are the most
productive and most available days to fish so book early and get the day of
your choice.
Respectfully, J.
Michael Harris
TROPHY ROCKFISH
April
19 -May 13; one fish per person 28" or larger
May 14-15; catch & release rockfish only
ROCKFISH
May 16 – December 15--- two fish per
person, one must be between 18-28 in., and the other can be
28 in. or larger. Or, both fish can be 18 in. or larger, but only
one fish per person may exceed 28 inches.
SUMMER FISHING
Spot, Croaker, Trout,
Blues and Mackerel -- As they show up (usually June or July) -- (Normal Day and Night
Trips)
FALL BIG ROCKFISH
Starts approximately
early October with
large Rockfish schooling up and averaging 15lbs. – 50lbs.
(ALL DAY TRIPS ONLY--- special circumstances may be discussed when you book -- The boat
will be in Point Lookout in the Fall, so ask me
about this when you book your trip!). Fuel surcharges might become
a necessity.
NEW CHARTER PRICES
Unfortunately do to the high cost of diesel fuel, we all must put a fuel surcharge on all trips effective immediately. My daily rates will be raised by $50 per trip and $5 more for each extra person.
The summary below reflects the new charges.
Charter Rate
Summary (6 people or less, $75.00 per person over six)
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Charter Type
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Times
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Cost* |
| Half Day (or night,
6 hours) |
6am - 12 noon or 1pm - 7pm, or
2pm - 8pm |
$550 |
| All Day or night
trips, 8
hours) |
6am
- 2pm or 3pm - 11pm
|
$700 |
| Night Trips (6 hours) |
3pm
- 9pm or 5pm
- 11pm
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$550 |
| Extended Day (10 hours) |
6am
- 4pm or any 10 hrs.
of your choice
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$800 |
All trips are based on six people or less---on any trip, ALL people over six will be an extra
$75.00 per person
* bait extra
CALL MIKE OR CHRISSY
HARRIS 301-855-7263
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