Frequently Asked Questions

Send the quote form or call +1 (757) 555-0148 with your date and crew size. A captain confirms tides and timing, usually within one business day, and your seat is held once you check out online.

Everything: rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, ice, and fish cleaning and bagging. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, and whatever you like to drink.

None at all. Around half of our guests have never held a rod. Your guide coaches casting, knots, and hooksets all day — beginners regularly outfish the regulars.

The captain calls it by 6 PM the evening before: free reschedule or full refund, your choice. Small-craft advisories and lightning are automatic no-gos — we never gamble with weather.

Kids of all ages are welcome, and under-5s ride free on family outings. We carry kid-sized rods, life jackets in every size, and keep first trips short, shady, and full of action.

Yes — every keeper is bled, iced, filleted, and bagged at the dock, free. We follow Virginia slot and creel limits strictly and suggest photos-and-release for trophy fish.

Monthly catch-photo tournaments run for members with fair divisions by skill level, plus a summer classic. Scoring is by photo length on an approved bump board — no fish leaves the water longer than it takes for a picture.

Yes — any trip or pass in the shop can be gifted at checkout. Gift bookings never expire within the season and can be rescheduled freely.