Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay
for Trophy Striped Bass, Rockfish / Stripers.
Come
and enjoy the day on the Down Time.
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
Season Starts
April 19th, 2008
Trophy Striper Season April 19 - May 13th
1 Trophy Striper
per person
28" or better
May 14th/15th
Closed (Catch/Release Only)
Summer Striper Season May 16th to Dec
2 Stripers
per person
over 18"
with Capt. Frank J. Tuma 443-949-8030
Boat) 443-995-8666
Enjoy light tackle Sport Fshing Charters
on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay.
Fishing Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Stripers and Light Tackle Sport
fishing.
We do Small Group Sport Fishing
Charters for 1 to 6 people, Light house Tours, and Bay Cruising.
Easy access from Baltimore, Pennsylvania, Virginia fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore,
Rock Hall, Kent Island and points south.
New for 2008! "Down Time"
is a comfortable 29' C-Hawk fully equipped with the latest in electronics and
safety equipment!
Come join me for some of the best fishing in Maryland!
Easy access from Baltimore, D.C.,
Pennsylvania, Virginia. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay areas from Annapolis to Baltimore,
Rock Hall, Kent Island and Mid-Bay areas.
For the best fishing in Maryland come
and enjoy the day on the Down Time with Capt Frank Tuma.
Spring Trophy
Striped Bass Fishing or
Light Tackle Fishing for Summer Striped Bass, Rockfish, Bluefish,
Hardhead and Perch.
All charters are scheduled around
you! It's your boat for the day.
Chesapeake Bay Cruise
Lighthouse Tours Visit
the beautiful and historic Lighthouses
of the Chesapeake Bay or Day Cruise the
mid-bay region.
Fishing
and
Cruising the Chesapeake Bay Fish
Have Tales! I try to schedule my boat in a
location that is convenient and where the fish are!
April thru
Mid-May Mid-Bay Area
Breezy Pt , Chesapeake Beach Area
Trophy Stripers in the Early
Spring
During the
Early Spring Trophy Striper season, we generally find the large
Striped Bass moving in the mid-bay areas
from Chesapeake Beach to Breezy Pt and south to Cove Pt & Solomon's areas.
During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes to
some of the top trophy fishing in the bay!
Trophy Stripers in the Early
Spring
Mid-May thru Summer and Fall
Upper Bay Annapolis, Kent Island, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Areas
Trolling for Stripers!
Mid-May thru the summer, fishing
the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From
this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay
Bridge.
We fish for Striped Bass,
locally known as Rockfish, White
Perch, Spot, Blues and more. Guaranteed to bring back some great
family memories.
This location gives us easy access to fishing areas from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor.
Including Annapolis & Kent Island areas.
Light
Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing
Spin
casting with Ultra-light available
Trolling
Medium/Heavy Shimano, Okuma & Penn Trolling Outfits
I provide top
quality fishing gear and tackle on all charters. However, if you have a favorite rod
and reel, you may bring it so long as it is in good working condition and
freshly spooled with appropriate line.
Light
Tackle Charters
Light tackle
fishing for Rock or perch is great family
fun. Guaranteed to bring back
memories and a fun day on
the bay for all.
Custom
light tackle charters available for shallow water surface plugging and
jigging.
Your
comfort is most important and we want you to enjoy your day.
All
Fishing Licenses Provided
All
Bait & Ice Provided
All
Tackle Provided
We
have all the latest safety Equipment
onboard!
What to Bring?
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Jacket Think ahead and dress
appropriately for the season and weather!
A
good hat
Soft
soled shoes (no black or dark soles)
Raingear
- sometimes
Mother Nature just wants to play with us!
Camera just for candid shot
Motion sickness medicine
Small
Cooler for drinks Alcohol allowed in moderation
Bring ice chest for fish to take
home, But leave it in the car! We have plenty of room for fish!
Food & Beverages Please No Glass
Bottles
Life
Jackets for anyone under the age of 12 years old. I have all USCG required equipment, but please read
USCG Regs And be sure to bring any additional necessities such as personal
medications.
Absolutely
No Illegal Drugs or Firearms allowed!
NO BANANAS
- It may be an old wives tale, but it's a fact that Bananas are Bad Luck
on a fishing charter boat. History tells us that this tale originated
from early years when boats with Bananas in the cargo, ran aground, got
lost at sea, or lost many of their crew members to a deadly sickness.
Further investigation indicated that the bananas were also prone carry to the
deadly tarantula spiders.
Today, I believe that
bananas are safe, but just to make sure that we have great day on the
bay, let's leave the bananas home.
Fish have Tales!I try to schedule my
boat in a location that it is convenient and where the fish are!
April
- May 15th only Spring
Trophy Striped Bass Season
Early spring trophy
season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas
from Bay Bridge / Breezy Pt to Solomon's areas. During this time
I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes from the dock to some of the
top trophy Striper fishing in the bay!
Summer
and Fall Fishing May 15th - October Mid
May thru the summer, fishing
the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From
this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay
Bridge. This location gives us easy access to fishing from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor.
Including Annapolis & Kent Island / Poplar Island areas.
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Thank you for stopping by our site and we
look forward to making your fishing trip a
lasting memory!
Gift
Certificates Available for that
Special Family or Business
Occasion.
Gift Certificates can be given
for that special occasion or
gift.
Recipients have 1st choice of
date!
Down Time Mailing
List
Charter Rates
Fishing Charters
Full Day
Charter $390
(4 passengers)
$60/person over
4 (max 6)
Pickup 7AM and returns to dock
around 2pm
or as scheduled/planned
(approx. 7 hours) Short Day Charter $300
(4 passengers)
Pickup 7AM trip
returns
to dock by 12 noon or afternoon trips Pickup at 2pm & return 7pm/dark
(Approx. 5 Hours)
All Charters are scheduled around YOU!
$60/person over
4 (max 6) Please notify Captain in advance!
Kids are free,
but max passengers are 6
Fish Cleaning Available Striper: $4/ea (filet'd) Perch: $1/ea Advise & Instruction: Free
Bay
Cruises & Tours
(All
trips are for 4 passengers)
4 hour Evening or Day trips $300
Lighthouse Cruises $400*
All Charters are scheduled around YOU!
$60/person over
4 (max 6) Please notify Captain in advance!
Kids are free,
but max passengers are 6
**
$50 discount to Active Military
on Full day trips ** *
Note:
Additional Fuel surcharge may be required for long range cruising/fishing **Fishing:
Captain reserves the right to return when we have limited
out on daily catch limits or weather conditions.
Light
Tackle Charters
Life
Jackets for anyone under the age of 12 years old. 
NO BANANAS
- It may be an old wives tale, but it's a fact that Bananas are Bad Luck
on a fishing charter boat. History tells us that this tale originated
from early years when boats with Bananas in the cargo, ran aground, got
lost at sea, or lost many of their crew members to a deadly sickness.
Further investigation indicated that the bananas were also prone carry to the
deadly tarantula spiders.
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