F.A.Q.

Q. What should I bring?
A. Soft sole shoes
Warm clothes, dress in layers,
Rain gear just in case
Hat, Sunglasses, Camera
Motion pills if you are prone to seasickness
Valid Ohio fishing license, (can be purchased at the marina)
Lunch and beverage, one cooler for your lunch, I provide a cooler on board to keep fish until we get back to shore, bring a 2nd cooler to take fish home but leave it in the car
Rod and reels are provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer but please not large tackle boxes,
Ok to bring beer but please no glass containers or hard liquor please.

Q. What does a charter cost?
A. Full Day Fishing - 8* hours dock to dock, includes bait, ice, coolers to hold your fish onboard. You can use my rods and reels or bring your own. Minimum fee is $390. for up to four persons, extra persons are $90. each.

Half day trip - 4 hours dock to dock, includes bait, ice, coolers to hold your fish onboard. You can use my rods and reels or bring your own. Minimum fee is $300. for up to four persons, extra persons are $75. each.

Q. What fishing methods do you use?
A. It depends on the bite, we can drift and cast or troll, different days require different tactics, if you have a preference we will happily oblige.

Q. Why do you dock at Marblehead?
A. Marblehead is a great central location, easy access to the islands, or west in the spring and east in the fall.

Q. How many passengers can the boat handle?
A. Like most charter captains my boat is licensed for up to 6 passengers. I usually average 4-5 passengers per trip.

Q. What hotel/motels do you recommend?
A. Tibbels Marina has a few motel rooms available, basic and reasonably priced but fill up fast. Tibbels also has pads with hookups for motor homes available. Copy and paste this link for full list www.lake-erie.com/lodging.shtml

Q. When is the best time to fish?
A. I truly believe the best time to fish is anytime you get a chance to go. I fish from April to November, my personal favorites are spring and fall, the lake is not as crowded and obviously colder. Call me and let me know your preferences and I’ll help you choose a date.

Q. Am I expected to pay for lost or damaged fishing equipment?
A. Most people offer to pay for equipment when they lose or break it, its certainly reflective of their upbringing. If someone breaks or looses something of yours would you expect them to replace it?

Feel free to call or email with any questions you have.


Call Al Maier at 330-414-7125 or send email to amaier@adelphia.net