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DEBORAH
ANN IV
FISHING
CHARTERS
Stamford, CT
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOAT:
Clean, safe and comfortable 38 foot Harris Custom Built Sportfishing Vessel.
Twin Volvo diesel engines. 630 horsepower.
All Coast Guard certified safety gear and electronics onboard.
Restroom and galley accommodations.
OWNER, OPERATOR:
Captain Bryan H. Hocking
Coast Guard licensed Captain
100 Ton, Master of Inland Waterways license for over 25 years.
Has fished Long Island Sound for over 35 years.
TRIP INFO:
Fishing:
Full Day:
Leaves Stamford 8 AM returns around 4:00 PM.
Half Day:
Leaves Stamford 8 AM returns 12 noon.
Leaves Stamford 1 PM returns 5 PM.
Twilight Trips:
Leaves Stamford 4:30 PM returns 8:30 PM.
Fishing for in season: fluke, flounder, bluefish, blackfish,
porgies, sea bass, striped bass.
All bait, tackle, rods and reels provided or if you prefer
bring your own gear.
Parties of 1 to 6.
Cruises:
Trips to Greenwich Harbor, Mansion tour from the water, day or
twilight, maximum of 6 passengers, call for details.
Beat the heat of summer with a 3 hour TWILIGHT CRUISE.
Fireworks from the water 4th of July.
Catered food and beverages available from "VINNY's DOCKSIDE DELI" 203 324-3331.
RATES:
FULL DAY FISHING: $695
HALF DAY FISHING: $395
TWILIGHT FISHING: $395
FULL DAY CRUISE: $670
HALF DAY CRUISE: $370
TWILIGHT CRUISE: $285
Fishing trip price includes: all bait, tackle, rods and reels for a maximum
of 6 passengers.
(Please note rods and reels are provided but if lost overboard, angler is responsible for replacement cost)
Prices do not include gratuities for the deckhand, 20% is customary.
A $100 deposit is required to hold a charter date. Please make checks payable to: DEBORAH ANN FISHING CHARTERS, LLC and mail to 87 Garfield Ave, Danbury, CT 06810. SORRY NO CREDIT CARDS. Deposits are refundable if trips have to be cancelled due to severe weather and an alternate date can not be mutually agreed upon. Deposits are not refundable for parties that do not show up on the date and time reserved.
2009 season opens Saturday April 15, 2009 and closes Sunday November 15, 2009
The fish we catch and keep on the DEBORAH ANN IV are caught in accordance with the regulations set forth by the CT DEP. Open seasons per the CT DEP are as follows along with what we feel are the (best months to fish) for the species:
BLUEFISH Year Round (July-Nov)
STRIPED BASS Year Round (April-May + Oct-Nov)
FLUKE Year Round (May-Sept)
PORGY / SCUP May 24-Oct 30 (July-Sept)
BLACKFISH / TAUTOG Jan 1-April 30 and June 15-Nov 23 (April and Oct-Nov)
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The Deborah Ann IV will sail special 3 hour twilight cruises from 5PM to 8PM for a discounted fare of $285 for up to six people. Cruises for any occasion. Departure time can be adjusted to suit.
HEAVIEST FISH CONTEST
Prizes will be awarded to the angler who catches and lands the heaviest BLUEFISH, STRIPED BASS, or FLUKE. A famous Deborah Ann IV Tee Shirt will be given to the angler who tops the weight of each species. Overall results will be tracked over the course of the season with current leading weights posted onboard and on our Seasons Top Fish Page. All winners will also be entered in the Grand prize drawing at the end of the season for a $100 gift certificate which can be used towards future trips aboard the Deborah Ann IV. Ask the crew for details, or e-mail us.
REFRESHMENTS
Feel free to bring your own food and beverages or if you prefer food and soft drinks are available from VINNY's DOCKSIDE DELI, 203 324-3331. Advance notice is required. Soda and bottled water can also be purchased onboard.
World famous Deborah Ann IV, "Bring Your Lunch, Catch Your Dinner" Tee shirts are now available and can be purchased for $15 onboard or $16.50 (includes postage and handling). Med, large, XL and XXL sizes available. If you would like a Tee shirt, mail a check for $16.50 payable to Deborah Ann Fishing Charters, LLC to 87 Garfield Ave, Danbury, CT, 06810, along with your return address. We will mail one out to you postage included.
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