✓ Fly fishing
About
Capt. Hughes starts booking trips in late February, when the largest striped bass are in the Bay proper. These fish are scattered, and using downriggers with 9 & 10 weight, ORVIS rods can be productive. Once the fish take the fly, the motor is turned off, allowing you the excitement of landing a large striper 'on the fly'.
From April to May the 3rd, it's time to fish on the world famous Susquehanna Flats. You'll be casting top water and sinking flies. Excitement is beyond words when a large striper comes up to take your offering.
During the Regular Season, mid-May to December, casting flies can become a very productive way to fish when fishing the Upper or Middle Chesapeake Bay.
It's back to chasing large striped bass, from mid-December through January, at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). This location offers quality and quantity of hard fighting striped bass.
Bodies of water
Chesapeake Bay
The boat
Twin Vee
Twin Vee · 22' · Catamaran · This boat will not pound in rough waters. It supplies a smooth, dry ride from start to finish. Facilities aboard allowing 100% privacy. Custom Designed for Fly & Light Tackle Fishing - Flat & Smooth Main Deck with a Forward Casting Deck
Trips & pricing
Winter fishing for Striped Bass
4 hours
Note — January and February More info: http://capttomhughes.com//Trip_Information/Index_Winter_Trips_MD.htm
Fly and Light Tackle
8 hours
Note — May 6 to December 15, Last two weeks of April til May 3 More info: http://capttomhughes.com/Trip_Information/Index_Trips_Available.htm
Family Fishing and Sightseeing
4 hours
Note — Geared toward young anglers, of all ages, to catch pan size saltwater fish first and then to visit some of the historical sites in and aroun...
Susquehanna Flats
8 hours
Note — April 21 to May 3 More info: http://capttomhughes.com/Trip_Information/Index_Susquehanna_Flats_Guided_Trip_Package.htm
Fly and Light Tackle
4 hours
Note — May 6 to December 15 More info: http://capttomhughes.com/Trip_Information/Index_Trips_Available.htm
All Fly or Light Tackle Fishing Equipment and bottled water included. Fresh Lunch for Everyone (Full Day Trips Only). 1-3 anglers.