Captain Gary Sacks has been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for over 30 years. He is a Licensed U.S. Coast Guard Marine Officer, maintains a 100 Ton Master's License, a Maryland Commercial Tidal Fish License, Chesapeake Bay Resident Fishing Guide License, Potomac River Commercial Charter Boat License, and a Virginia Chesapeake Bay Striped bass permit. Capt. Gary also holds a General Class amateur radio license, WA3BOP as well as a Private Pilot's License.
As a retired Elementary and Middle School teacher/administrator he has the patience and understanding of children as well as adults. "Once a teacher, always a teacher", he enjoys talking to his clients about Chesapeake Bay history, marine life, waterfowl, and environmental issues. Capt. Sacks has also turned his knowledge and enjoyment of fishing toward teaching others techniques so they can get the most from angling on the Chesapeake Bay.
Mate Buddy Schuh begins his eleventh year with Capt Gary aboard Marica this season. Buddy is an avid outdoorsman who has fished from Alaska to Australia. His biggest thrill is the Trophy Striped bass, or rockfish ! The excitement that exudes from him each time we have a hook up is contagious. You will find Buddy to be an excellent teacher with lots of understanding and patience as he and Capt Gary do their best to assist you in catching fish and ensure your charter on the Chesapeake Bay to be an enjoyable and memorable one.
HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY My clients pay hard earned money to fish, not watch someone fish for them. You are welcome to assist Buddy in as many chores as you would like such as preparing baits, baiting lines, setting out trolling lures and netting fish. It's your charter and we will let you become as involved as you want to be.

Client Reviews

* what a great day!

Capt. Gary, I speak for all of us when I say this, thank you so much for another great trip. As always, we had a blast.

None of us would have ever guessed that we would have pulled in as many Croaker as we did.

Next June will most likely be the next time you see us. To me, you just can't beat the night trips in June.

I think next year I'll bring my son. He will be 12 years old, and I think he will absolutely have a blast.

Thanks again Captain, and I'll be in touch.

Happy fishing...

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
"An Employee Owned Company"
Brian Woltz

* what a great day!

Mary Lou & Ed Semans, Bethesda, MD

 

* meant to leave you a few flys that the stripers were hitting but they got worn out! Thanks for a great trip!

John Sevem, Silver Spring, MD

 

* thanks for the trip of a lifetime!

Bill Hornung, Hollidaysburg, PA

 

* thanks to you and Buddy, it was a special trip and am looking forward to the next one!

Ron Parlato, Washington, DC

 

* thanks for the extraordinary experience, a life long memory!

Ray Lambert, Hilton, VA

 

* thanks for making our recent trip a big success!

Doc & Pat Burke, Strassburg, VA

 

* thanks for the really good time. I am convinced that you worked very hard in ensuring that the fishing results were productive.

Fred Reismeier, Altoona, PA

 

* thanks for your time, patience and helping me overcome my fear of boats & BIG fish!

Sandy Koch, Duncansville, PA

 

* Damn! That was a good trip!

Dave Capets, Reston, VA

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