Guide Services for 2020…
Here is a list of some of my Guide Services for 2020. Hard to believe I have been guiding now for 26 years…! Where does the time go? SPRING TURKEY – I will be guiding up north the first ten … Continue reading →
My Gear Bag
My Personal Fishing Gear For Short Hikes: TFO Axiom II 9 WT with ORVIS intermediate line on ORVIS Hydros IV reel; 20lb straight mono leader; Baymen Universal Fly; Sci Angler ECOastal stripping basket (Captain’s Tip: epoxy the flexible spikes … Continue reading →
Solemn Day
Solemn day – With appreciation and a heavy and thankful heart to all of America’s fallen comrades. I honor you and I salute you for your service for our country. – Capt. David Bitters
Continue reading →Dozen Fish, Two Hours On The Fly
Greetings from Capt. Dave & BAYMEN! On board this Memorial Day Weekend, I had Lt. Col. Richard “The Machine” Comstock for Fly or Die striped bass. Today, was a quick trip on the bay to fish some early morning schools … Continue reading →
63 Fish, 9 Keepers, 1 owl
Greetings from Capt. Dave & BAYMEN Charters! On board today, Chris & Molly DeVillers for light tackle striped bass. This very experienced husband and wife angling team have been fishing with me for many years. At first light, a half-tide … Continue reading →
TFO LK Legacy 8 wt Fly Rod
FYI – the LK Legacy 8 wt fly rod by TFO casts like a dream. Just got one and rigged it up with an intermediate line. VERY smooth and very responsive dry casting in my yard. It is billed as … Continue reading →
Poor Man’s Salmon in Pouring Rain
In the springtime we often get Hickory Shad in the bay while fishing for striped bass. Today, I decided to go down to a marshy point that typically holds hickory shad this time of year. They were there! Not a … Continue reading →
30 Fish, 4 keepers
Greetings from BAYMEN Charters! On board today, I had anglers Hunter Thayer and his Dad for light tackle striped bass. At first light – Ghost town! The bottom of the tide and no fish in the bay. We did find … Continue reading →
41 Fish On the Fly
Greetings from Capt. Dave & BAYMEN! On board today, repeat client, Greg Sanchez, and his friend, Jim for Fly or Die striped bass. Greg and I met about twenty years ago when I owned Baymen Outfitters fly shop and he … Continue reading →
Faith & Fishing
Greetings from Capt. Dave & BAYMEN Charters! FAITH & FISHING are intertwined in my life. Here are some spiritual thoughts I want to share with my fellow anglers. Without looking & not in order: 1) Thou shalt not … Continue reading →
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day from Baymen Charters! “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” – King David, Psalm 103 vs. 1
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