BOUNTY HUNTER CHARTERS WEBSITE: http://www.fishbountyhunter.com/

The Boat
We fished primarily on the boat "Bounty Hunter" of Bounty Hunter Charters. As described on their website, this vessel is "a 31' custom JC down east charter boat, available for 1-6 passengers for inshore/offshore trips."

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The Crew:

Captain's Bio: Now in his 10th year fishing the waters in Buzzard’s Bay, Vineyard Sound, and Cape Cod, Captain Eric Morrow got his start at a very young age right around the local waters of NYC. He started fishing at a ery young age on his father’s boat. Once he became of age, he worked on local boats out of Captree and Freeport, Long Island. He became a mate at only 14 years old, using a small boat to commute to and from his, back then, dream job. Eric also fished commercially for striped bass, sea bass, and summer flounder (fluke). He then went to study at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. It was there where he met Captain Keith Baker, from who he learned first-hand about how to catch big fish in Massachusetts’ waters. After graduating, Eric became a deck officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine. He has worked on various oil tankers, some even 750ft in length! Like Magellan, he has sailed around the world. However, today he calls the marine waters around New Bedford home. In 2004, Eric started his own charter fishing business, Bounty Hunter Charters. Anyone who has had the pleasure to meet Eric will quickly notice his kind and jovial nature. However, when it comes to fishing, he is all business. His clientele regularly experience the tug of 10+lbs summer flounder (fluke), 4+lbs porgies, 6+lbs sea bass, and even historic striped bass fishing just off Cutty Hunk Island, where then-President Teddy Roosevelt’s famous Striped Bass Fishing Club once thrived. Let BFTC bring you on the Bounty Hunter for an experience in fishing that is rich both in history and harvest.

Capt. Eric, Matt, and first mate Cory truly have a top notch operation and the new boat is spectacular! From the tvs inside or OUTSIDE the cabin to the microwave, refrigerator, bar and fresh coffee, this has to be the most comfy and luxurious boat I've ever fished aboard.

Fishing Report:
Capt. Eric prepared some Dunkin Donuts coffee and donuts in the cabin this morning, and it was much welcomed.

What about the fishing? The ten of us had some serious rod bending action, and I came close to catching a personal best with 9lb 2oz white chin. Capt. Eric put us on the fish, and he and Cory anchored efficiently and effectively.

At times, when the fishing was slow on one side, Capt. Eric would readjust to give everyone a chance at the fish. Capt. Eric is very conscientous in his approach, keeeping a careful eye on all the action. We were very grateful for his efforts.

Cory worked very hard to have bait available to all clients. We had white crabs and green crabs on the boat. The bait was plentiful and very fresh.

I love Rhode Island. As is typical of the fishery in this state, the average tog weighed in about 5-6lbs. Many anglers had their limits (RI Limit: 16inch, 8 fish per angler). The morning bite was hot, but the action slowed as we got into the afternoon with the larger tog steadily picked off throughout the day.

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Depths Fished:
60-100ft

GEAR USED:
- Rods and Reels:
15-30 lb bottom fishing rods (various brands)

- Lines:
Most anglers had 50-65 lb braid, and some with 20-25lb monofilament.

- Terminal Tackle:
Gamakatsu and owner hooks mostly (sizes 4/0-6/0).

6oz-12oz sinkers (with some using 14oz at times)

Filleting Services:
Not provided