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Captain Mark DeCabia has been fishing for over 30 years. His ongoing passion on the water eventually led him to a full-time career as a commercial fisherman and private boat captain. Spending about 270 days...a year offshore on average for the last 20 years, Mark has earned a reputation as one of the more proficient high liners in the northeast and was recently featured in "In The Bite" magazine as one of the "Top Young Guns Of Sportfishing." Mark is no stranger to the tournament winner’s circle. He has secured several tournament wins, including some of the biggest sportfishing events on the east coast, including the Mid Atlantic 500, Tristate Tournament, White Marlin Open and the Montauk Canyon challenge. When it comes to bigeye tuna, Mark is undoubtedly one of the best in the game, averaging around 25 per season. He has caught well over 300 bigeye tuna in the northeast canyons Canyon fishing has always been one of Mark's biggest passions, and he has offered to share his knowledge and fishing adventure to help connect more people with more big fish. Mark can be reached at Mark@broadbill.com and you can also follow him On Instagram @captmarkdecabia. Read more

Captain of the Fish Circus Fishing Team on the TV show “Fish Mavericks” Dave spends a large portion of the year on the waters of the East Coast, from Maine to Florida and beyond. Much...of this travel is to fish in tournaments and film for “Fish Mavericks”. Dave has been published in several fishing magazines and conducts seminars all over the USA. Perhaps what Dave is most proud of is his participation in benefit and charitable events such as the Make a Wish Foundation, the Adopt-A-Soldier Platoon and the Wounded Warrior Project. Read more

William James Pappas (aka Wildone) Raised on the island of Oahu, I was taught to love and respect the ocean. I come from a long line of dedicated fishermen and women. I am respectful of...what the ocean provides us and I love sharing that with family and guests on our charter boat. I love to personally fish in my free time for swordfish, tuna offshore in the canyons and fish inshore on the wrecks. I enjoy sharing my passion for the sea with others as a means to get away from life’s troubles and fill it with great catches, to share with our friends, and families. Get Booked and Get Hooked. Captain Bill Pappas Playin Hookey Charters. playinhookeycharters.com Read more

I was born and raised in the bayous of South Louisiana. Growing up in the town that I did, there was only one way to live, on the water! From crawfish to tuna, Louisiana offers...many things by water. Growing up this way, it only made sense to become a charter captain and share my love with people from around the country. I love fishing with Intensity Offshore Charters. As six years in the charter industry, I can honestly say that I was born for this! Read more

Capt Jim is a USCG licensed Captain and has been fishing the inshore and offshore waters of the Jersey Shore for over 40 years targeting striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, bluefin, yellowfin, and mahi. Jim...runs our 28 Parker Sport Cabin and is on the National Elite Pro Staff for St. Croix Rods and many other national brands. Jim is a highly respected author, seminar speaker, and photographer. Jim has been featured as one of the “Stars of the Show” at the Saltwater Sportsman National Seminar Series, the Fly Fishing Show, World Fishing and Outdoor Expo, the Saltwater Expo, the Philadelphia Fishing Show, and the Canyon Runner seminar series. His book, “Fishing the New Jersey Coast”, is a best seller on the market today and has received the “New Jersey Center for the Book Award” as one of the most notable NJ books. Read more

Capt. Gene, USCG licensed Captain, hails from the Jersey Shore. For over 40 years Captain Gene has been fishing the inshore & offshore waters of New Jersey and New York. Focusing on catching trophy Striped...Bass and Tuna on top water lures, jigs and fly tackle and captains the Shore Catch 36 Yellowfin and 41 Valhalla. Gene is a noted author, seminar speaker and has been featured on many TV shows. He was voted Saltwater Sportsman Magazine's "Top 50 Captains worldwide" and one of Field & Stream Magazines "Top 100 Guides in North America". Gene is on the board of directors for the American Saltwater Guides Association. He has written many articles in On The Water and his relationships with top brands like Nomad Design round out this complete captain! Read more

For the better part of the last two decades, Capt. McMurray has been the owner and primary operator of “One More Cast” Charters. He runs trips on both the skiffs and the Contenders, pretty much...every day the weather allows, from mid-April through December – with the notable exception of every other Sunday, which he sets aside to take his 10 year old son fishing (AKA “Bro-day”). As is the case with any small business owner he is the chief maintenance officer, booking agent, mechanic, electrician, accountant etc. And yes, we know that Capt. McMurray looks like Thanos. Read more

Captain Derek was born and raised in Highlands, New Jersey which is situated near Sandy Hook Bay. He started fishing at a young age and developed a passion for it. His first summer job at...the age of 15 was at a bait and tackle shop and gas dock on the Shrewsbury River. At 16, he became a deckhand on the party boat, Miss Take II out of the Highlands. At 17, he was a mate on a corporate offshore boat heading out to the canyons in search of big game fish. At 18, he became a mate on the charter boat Eagle out of Atlantic Highlands. In 2005, he earned his Masters License and began this full time charter business in 2006. Derek is not only a Captain but an avid fisherman. Derek has always had a passion for the water and an instinct for landing fish. From winter flounder in the rivers and bay, to live lining adult bunker for trophy striped bass, to jigging in the canyons for bluefin and yellowfins, Derek makes the most of his time on the water looking for trophy fish for his clients and himself. He has personally landed 5 striped bass over 50 pounds and 8 doormat fluke over 10 pounds. Derek continues to have the driving ambition to look for bigger and better fish, mixing new techniques with old reliable ones. Read more

Captain Fred is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain. He has been running boats from NJ for the past 15 years and has fished for all species of fish from inshore to offshore. Specializing In...multi species fishing from New Jersey to Florida/Bahamas. He has been a writing contributor to the Fisherman Magazine and has been conducting seminars for the Fisherman Magazine, Shimano. Currently on pro staff off major companies Contender, Yamaha, Shimano, and Owner. Capt Fred is very active on the Seminar circuit and has shot numerous TV shows on Sportsman Channel and the Outdoor Channel Read more

Captain Greg DeMello holds his USCG 100 Ton Masters license and captains Andrea's Toy Charters out of New Jersey fishing both inshore and offshore waters. Captain Greg's passion for saltwater fishing began through his parents....He accompanied them on land based fishing adventures in the summer months at a mere 6 months old when they would catch snapper blues and porgies while attending to him in a stroller- quite literally growing up fishing! Many years and many fishing trips later Captain Greg has logged time both commercial and recreational fishing from Cape Cod to New Jersey. Exploring different fisheries in the Northeast has allowed him to adapt techniques and employ them into other fisheries similar to Nomad's introduction of "vibing" from Australia into our local NJ waters. Captain Greg has been featured on Saltwater Underground and Reel Fishing with Upstream. He has a passion for science and is a tagging partner with Gray Fish Tags. Striped bass, blackfish, tuna and other species tagged with Gray Fish Tags provide scientists and biologists with valuable information on migration patterns, fish stocks, growth rates, habitat depths and much more. From novice to experienced fishermen, Captain Greg welcomes all to enjoy the great fisheries that can be enjoyed in New Jersey! Read more

Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Captain Casey is a 4th generation Captain known for his hard work and dedication to his trade. At a young age Casey started his career Marlin fishing on...all corners of the map. The knowledge he gained from some of the worlds best Captains in some of the most diverse locations on Earth has helped him become one of the most well known Captains in the Florida Keys. With a large assortment of boats, Captain Casey can fish anywhere there is water. Give him a call today to book a fishing trip customized to your needs and expectations. Read more

Captain R. Tyler Macallister has been a commercial and charter fisherman for 38 years, fishing for groundfish, striped bass, and bluefin tuna in New England. He offers charters on both of his boats, the F/V...Cynthia C. 2, a 38’ custom Holland downeast and Bottom Line, 28’ Whitewater center console starting in the April through November chasing many different species but focuses giant and recreational size bluefin on spin, troll and live bait after August 15. Charters sail from varying southeastern Massachusetts ports, depending upon the location of the action. Captain Macallister holds a Masters Captains License as well as a degree in Marine Biology focusing on large pelagic species specifically bluefin tuna and other highly migratory species. He currently serves on several NOAA committees for both recreational and commercial fishing for highly migratory species and has contributed to the ongoing research by providing photos and videos taken from the boat and his spotter plane. For more information, videos and photos and to follow the action, check us out at: https://fvcynthiac.com/ Read more

The Mexican Gulf Fishing Company (MGFC) is a Louisiana based, Charter outfitter. We run offshore and inshore guided fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico, and we operate with the best boats, technology, and tackle...in the industry. MGFC is based at Venice Marina in Venice, LA. Captains Billy Wells, Kevin Beach, Jordan Ellis, Zach Lewis, Colin Byrd, Wade Wells, Chad Reinhardt, Matt Miranda, and Paul Miller … bringing you the best fishing experiences on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Read more

Matt loves every type of fishing from conventional fishing, fly fishing and spear fishing. He has turned his passion into a career and now you can find his adventures on YouTube while he still learns...more and more about fishing but also is teaching through his channel along the way. Matt grew up learning the ropes alongside his dad and their hobby soon became an obsession for Matt, constantly travelling all over Australia and overseas to try and catch some rare but massive species. Read more

What inspires me to fish is the fact that every time I fish there is a possibility that something crazy will happen. It is that not knowing that today could be the day that excites...the hell out of me. Big fish casting big lures is where it is at for me. In saying that I have been really enjoying all kinds of fishing, learning new things, catching different fish using different techniques. It is all fun. Read more

Captain Matt Perachio comes with a well earned lifetime of experience fishing the waters of the North East. He grew up fishing his hometown lakes and rivers as well as Cape Cod MA during his...summer break. The saltwater game became a way of life for him and eventually grew into a career. His specialty includes light tackle fishing for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod and Bluefish. He is well known for his work ethics, his unique sixth sense in locating fish, getting out early and staying till the job is done. Captain Matt will provide you with the best chances at a successful, safe, and most importantly enjoyable day out on the ocean! Read more

Manolin Charters No matter the season, and no matter the species I always find myself inspired and energized to put in the work to figure out the pattern of the day. Whether it is trolling...for rainbow trout in my aluminum boat in the spring or going toe-to-toe with a giant bluefin tuna offshore, you will know that I am in my happy place when I am out fishing, I started fishing freshwater with my father and mother for largemouth bass in our local ponds since I could walk. When I was 8 years old, my family bought a saltwater boat and that is when I fell in love with saltwater fishing. I spent my summers in high school and college working as a mate on the local party boats. Making new friends and fishing everyday was a way of life I could get behind. It was a great opportunity to learn how a charter fishing business operates. It was very hard work, but I loved every minute of it. As soon as I graduated college, I got my Captain's License and 2022 will mark our 10th year as a charter company (Manolin Charters in Salisbury, MA). We run two boats and two captains and fish everyday throughout the summer. Over the years, my primary love has been striped bass fishing. I love the challenge and the variability of striper fishing. Stripers are unique to othwr fish because of the myriad of situations you can catch them. Everyday you have to figure out what they want and how to entice a bite with your presentation. Fishing for stripers in my local forces an angler to use a variety of techniques, and trying to master new techniques is one of the most exciting parts of fishing for me. Developing relationships with my clients and seeing them have success has been one of the greatest rewards of being a charter captain, and nothing beats seeing kids catch a big one! Read more

Captain Damon Sacco is the founder of Castafari Inc. which was established in 1998. Castafari Inc. is a sportfishing enterprise offering 3 big game fishing tournaments, a winter sportfishing expo/seminar series, custom offshore fishing tackle,...and private sportfishing adventures. Over the past 25 years, Castafari has gained recognition along the eastern seaboard, earning 20 tournament wins, two Massachusetts state records including a 183 lb. wahoo, and notable catches including 2 fish over 1,000 pounds. Castafari offshore adventure has been featured on ESPN, National Geographic, Spike, Versus, CNN, ABC, CBS, The Scarborough Show, and the Today Show. Damon is currently a pro-staff member at Shimano, Costa Del Mar, Simrad, Milton Cat, Starbrite, Deep Ocean Apparel, and Sufix Line. He is a vocal contributor to the big game fishing industry, sharing his experience and knowledge regularly. He is also a passionate advocate of fisheries preservation. Damon has worked alongside aquatic biologist Dr. Greg Skomal (division of Mass. marine fisheries) tagging and studying sharks in waters south of Cape Cod. Castafari has brought several sportfishing tournaments to New England, The Hyannis Tuna Fest, The Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic, and Battle Of The Bay. All events have generated over $150,000 to help pediatric cancer and autism victims and their families. In 2015, Castafari launched it's Big Game Fishing Seminar Series, which is held during the winter and spring months in the Greater Boston area. This event welcomes over 400 guests and over 50 participating vendors. In 2021, Damon will be adding a virtual seminar series to the Castafari line-up. Captain Damon is an active sportfishing writing and photography enthusiast, and has had several of his fishing related photos and stories published in major fishing publications such as Marlin Magazine, The Big Game Journal, Saltwater Sportsman, and On The Water Magazine. Damon is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, and has logged over five thousand offshore hours at sea in waters from Maine to Florida, and worldwide. Damon has fished at many global destinations, including Panama, Bora Bora, The Galapagos, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, The British Virgin Islands, Belize, The Bahamas, Columbia, Mexico and right here in America. . Read more

Captain Tim Gray of the Beeracuda Fishing Team

Our expert captains have been putting anglers from around the world on the fish for more than 20 years. Founded in 1997, Super Strike’s owner, Captain Damon McKnight, started with just one boat. Since then,...Super Strike has grown into a fleet of both nearshore and offshore vessels with five captains. We are ideally located in Venice, Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi River. This stellar location provides us fantastic access to both the backwater and marsh of the river while putting us near open water access. The Gulf Coast provides some of the best fishing opportunities found anywhere, and due to our strategic location, we can travel to some of the most unique and productive fishing spots in a minimal amount of time. As we continue to grow as a company and expand our services, we remain steadfast. In our long history, we have weathered various storms including Hurricane Katrina in 2005 that devastated our area. Along with the weather, we have overcome man-made disasters such as the BP Oil Spill resulting from the tragic loss of the Deepwater Horizon platform in 2010. We are proud to still be here after the various struggles throughout the years, and we hope that you find confidence in our resilience as a company that has not only withstood the trials but continued to grow and thrive through them all. We are proud to say that we are still here and committed to chartering with fun and safety. Read more

Scott Balogh is the owner, operator and captain of Nachyo Mammas Sportfishing and Red Frog Bungalows Resort in Bocas Del Toro Panama. Scott moved to Bocas in 2000 and built Red Frog Bungalows Resort from...the ground up. His fishing and surfing resort is 100% off the grid using power from the sun, water from the skies, passion from the heart and takes conscious approach supporting sustainability and the local community. Scott has a full time fishing operation with a fleet of boats. He has built a reputation in the islands as one of the most hardworking, well-respected and experienced captains in Panama. With over 25 years of experience in this region, his knowledge of the ocean, local weather, currents, and annual fishing and surfing conditions allows him to provide an elite experience to all of his guests. There is no substitute for experience, commitment, and integrity! Scott Balogh Red Frog Bungalows Bocas del Toro, Panama www.redfrogbungalows.com WhatsApp 50765395151 Read more