Frequently Asked
Questions
1) How far are we
going out today?
We are not an ocean
charter. We charter
the Chesapeake and
are within 10 miles
of land at anytime.
We do travel to the
fish, which can be
up to 25 miles or
more, but our
average trip is less
than 25 miles.
2) Will we be
catching Sharks?
I hope not,
operating in the
Chesapeake, we are
most likely to catch
striped bass (also
know as rockfish),
bluefish, sea trout,
flounder, Norfolk
spot, croaker, white
perch, Spanish
mackerel, and black
drum.
3) How's the
fishing?
Fishing is always
good on Reel
Diamond, but
sometimes the
catching is slow.
4) How long have you
been doing this
Captain?
Somedays, it's too
long. I have been
fishing on the bay
for more than 10
years.
5) How fast is the
boat?
We can cruise at 20
knots, but try to
stay 18 knots at
most times. Engine
is a single screw
230 HP Volvo diesel.
6) Where's Sparrows
Point?
We are just a few
miles east of
Baltimore City.
7)
How about bad
weather?
The decision to run
is made by the
captain at the dock.
The captain has the
right to bring the
boat back to port at
anytime he feels
that the passengers
could be in danger.
Basically, Reel
Diamond is a well
built boat which can
handle rough seas,
but our first
priority is your
safety and comfort.
8)
Do you make up
parties or take walk
ons?
Sorry, we are not a
head boat, we only
do groups and we do
not mix parties. Our
maximum rating is
for six persons and
we will run a
private guide for 2
or more people.
9)
How far ahead to I
have to reserve my
date?
That depends, our
Trophy and Drum
customers reserve a
year in advance.
Saturdays need to be
at least 90 days and
Sundays and Fridays
are also our most
requested dates.
Best bet is to fish
Monday through
Thursday. Reserve
early!
10) What about
alcohol?
Beer and wine only,
no hard liquor.
11) Can I bring my
own tackle, rod and
reel?
Sure, but we reserve
the right to use it
or not. If you have
a favorite bottom
fishing rod, please
bring it and we will
rig it.
12)
Can we book a half
day trip in the
morning?
Yes, Reel Diamond
leaves the dock at 6
am and 3 pm each
summer day. Our full
day trip is 7 hours
and and our half day
is 5 hours. The boat
will return at the
regular time unless
we have caught our
limit early.
13)
We want a boat ride,
do we have to fish?
Of course not, we
offer many different
types of trips
including dinner
trips to the Eastern
Shore. Call us for
prices.
14) Can we leave
later, 6 am is so
early?
You may leave at any
time, we must be
back at the dock by
3 pm for our 2nd
trip (that's for the
folks who don't like
to get up early). We
suggest the 6 am
trip, because we run
to the fish, which
could take an hour
or more. We want to
get to the fishing
ground early for the
early bite and
before the morning
tide change. After
you catch your
Rockfish you will
have time to rest
and relax as we
proceed to troll or
bottom fish for
other species. And
don't forget the
early party misses
all the traffic
coming early and
going home early.
