Virginia Beach Striper Fishing Boats

All our our boats are top Virginia Beach striper fishing boats with all top of the line ameneties and luxuries. Each fishes a crew of six anglers comfortably. They all offer a heated salon where anglers can take a break and get warm on those ice cold VB striper fishing days. Ride and fish comfortably on deck or when inside taking a break from the chilly winter days you can relax and shoot the breeze with your fellow anglers while you enjoy a lunch and a drink while listening to the stereo. Oh and from time to time you will step outside of all that comfort to crank in a jumbo Virginia Beach rockfish which is one heck of a way to spend the day!

The Waterman

Welcome aboard the Waterman, Captain Mike Standing's beautiful Virginia Beach fishing boat. If you are going to be striper fishing why not fish in style and luxury.

All gear and equipment on board the Waterman is top of the line including all cutting edge electronic fishing and safety gear. Other important features the Waterman sports including the elctronic gear and equipment include:

• The Waterman is a 2002, 57' Custom Carolina.
• She has a 17' beam which means plentry of fishing room and stability on those windy choppy days.
• A powerful 3412 Catipillar 1000 hp diesel.
• State of the art Furuno Navnet 3-D gps with digital 72 mile radar and bottom sounder.
• 2 Icom VHF ship to Shore Radios.
• Auto pilot.
• United States Coast Guard safety package and a life raft.
• 50 plus custom rods with Shimano TLD reels and Penn Internationals.

The Gannet

The Gannet is a fine Virginia sport fishing boat.  The Gannet is a 46 foot custom sport fishing vessel built by the well known boat builder Horace Graves from Hilton Head, SC.

She is a very comfortable deep sea fishing boat that offers all the bells and whistles like air conditioning, large heated salon, TV/DVD, stereo/CD, microwave, refrigerater, and freezers.

The Gannet also has top of the line electronic fishing and safety gear aboard, as well as Coast Guard equipment, life raft, and epirb so you can fish in complete safety.

You and 5 of your buddies (6 total) can fish and whoop it up in pure customized quality and luxury. Don't miss this fine ride to the big rockfish.

The Backlash

The Backlash is a 53' Custom Jim Smith sportfisher with twin Cummins diesels. At an average cruising speed of 27 knots she'll get you to the fishing grounds quick and comfortably.

The spacious salon boasts air-conditioning or heat for those fishing days that range from the 90's to the 20's. For those early morning runs and after a long day of cranking fish, you'll find a bunk forward to crash on as well. Backlash carries tournament quality tackle ranging from light spinning tackle to the 80'splus everything needed for catching big Virginia Beach striper.

In the cockpit stands a Murray Bros. Fighting Chair, ready to give you the right level of comfort and ease for those big 'uns. Capt. Steve operates state of the art electronics up on the bridge including radar, two bottom sounder, two VHF radios, two GPS/Plotter's and a long range Single Sideband Radio.

What To Bring To The Boat

Virginia Beach Striper Fishing and all our Captains will supply everything you need to catch fish which will include top brand name rod n reels, fishing tackle, live or artificial baits, and even ice for the fish. We have provided a list of a few things you may want to bring that may make your Virginia Beach striper fishing trip more comfortable below. In addition to the listed items you may bring, if you also have a pair of boat shoes like Topsiders or Docksiders then you should wear them. Tennis shoes or other soft soled shoes are OK too.

DO NOT wear hard soled shoes such as an old pair of dress shoes, penny loafers, or similar as they leave black scuff marks all over the deck plus there is a real danger of slipping right onto your backside in a split second. Tennis shoes, boat shoes, or flip flops are recommended.

Bring a cooler for food and drinks. Ask your Virginia charter boat Captain how large of a cooler you will need to carry your fish home in.	A sports bag is a good idea to bring for carrying your rain gear, hat, glasses etc and other personal items that you need on a saltwater charter fishing trip.
Bring all your food and drinks. You are welcome to bring beer on the boat. BUT all beer must be in CANS and hard liquor is not permitted.	If you will be fishing in foul or rainy weather then you may want to bring some gear to keep you dry. Not as important on boats with covers and cabins like the Waterman.
Bring sun glasses. Preferrably polarized fishing glasses to lessen the sun's glare that reflects up off the water.	Bring a camera to take snapshots of those big fish you catch or video of the beautiful offshore waters of Virginia.
A hat or ball cap is a good idea, especially for you guys that are getting a bit thin on top. Protect your head from the cold winds. For Cold Weather you should wear a knit hat or "beenie".	If you get sea sick or aren't sure if you get sea sick then it is a very wise idea to take your Dramamine before you leave the dock. Nothing can ruin a fishing trip worse than a guy named "RALPH".
For winter time fishing the key is to stay warm and dry. Make sure you layer your clothes and wear the right gear on your feet to keep them warm. Cold wet feet can make for a miserable day.	You probably already paid for the trip but you should make sure you have some cash in pocket so you can tip the First Mate. Being Mate on a charter boat is not easy work and these guys deserve every dime they get. Tip them well!