Best Bet in Newport Fishing
By: John Panteloni
What makes Flaherty Charters fishing trips so different from the rest of the charter fleet is their hands-on approach. Instead of trolling two lines behind the boat and waiting for a hit ,Flaherty and his skilled crew actually teach you how to catch fish yourself. Each angler has a fishing rod in his or her hand for the entire trip and is instructed in precisely how to hook and play the fish. You are actually taught the art of angling. Tim Flaherty is a retired high school teacher and formerly an adjunct professor of history at Rhode Island College. Mate Brendan O'Neil has a masters degree in marine biology and is presently a high school science teacher. Together , they claim they can teach anyone the skills needed to become an accomplished angler. Flaherty tells us that some of the children he has taught over the years have become accomplished anglers along with their parents. Every year families return to fish with us and for many, they tell us it is the highlight of their vacation. We just love to see them in action as the ledgemonster or bass hits the bait causing the drag to scream as 60 yards of line peel off the reel in seconds. Then the battle begins sometimes lasting up to 15 minutes.
Fishing has been a passion for the Flaherty Clan for generations and they promise to share their enthusiasm for angling and their love of the ocean. Mate Brendan will shares his knowledge of marine life in the bay and Flaherty can offer you a history lesson as well.
Flaherty Charters offer half day( four hours) or full day (six hours) trips. They can be ready to fish with only 30 minutes notice. Everything you need for the trip will be provided.
Flaherty Charters is conveniently located at scenic Castle Hill Resort & Marina in Smuggler Cove on Ocean Drive where you will find ample free parking as well as a private beach. From Smugglers cove the fishing, grounds are only minutes away, Fishing classes are now in session.
John Panteloni Best Bet in Newport Fishing
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