Bob’s Top 16
Planning your next hunting or fishing adventure and not quite sure where to start?
Great outfitters and guides are hard to find and bad outfitter and charter experiences can ruin your trip, your wallet and make you just down right angry. There are a lot of self proclaimed “professional” guides and outfitters, but how do you know what to choose? We’re here to help.
Bob has done all the work for you and hand selected some of the best charters and outfitters from around the country. All of these outstanding folks have Bob’s seal of approval and we know you’ll have one of the most enjoyable experiences of your life.
1. Atlanta, Georgia
Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide Service: Half and Full Day trips with all Bait and Tackle provided. The Catching Not Fishing Guides fish on Lake Lanier over 300 days a year to insure your fishing trip on Lake Lanier meets your expectations. Call Capt. Clay Cunningham today at 770-630-2673 or go online at www.catchingnotfishing.com.
2. Sanford & Lake Mary, Florida
Trophy Bass Fishing on the St Johns River and Lake Toho: Orlando and Central Florida’s finest professional bass fishing guide service. If you want the finest freshwater fishing trips along with premium customer service, then contact Bass Challenger Guide Service. Capt. Eddie Bussard – Owner Bass Challenger Guide Service, US Coast Guard Captain with over 30 years of Guide Experience and FULLY insured with Charter Lake Marine Insurance. To schedule you next trip call Captain Eddie Bussard at 407-273-8045 or Cell- 321-377-2013 or go online at www.basschallenger.com.
If you need a great hotel to stay while you are in the Sanford or Lake Mary, Florida area fishing with Eddie… stay at the hotel Bob Redfern and his crew use…. The Westin at Lake Mary, Florida: 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Desk 321.249.8030 Cell 407.230.7055 stuart.newmark@westinlakemary.com or www.westin.com/lakemary.
3. Walden, Colorado
Colorado Fly and Light Tackle Fishing: Trout Valley Fishing Club is the most exclusive trout fishing club in the country. Nestled between the rugged Mt. Zirkel wilderness area and the majestic Medicine Bow Mountains in Northern Colorado, the club privately leases 100,000 acres of land and 60 miles of the finest trout streams and lakes in North America. Great Lodging and accommodations, to schedule your next fishing trip, call Hugh Fadal at 719-439-1182 or go online at www.troutvalleyfishingclub.com.
4. Jacksonville, Florida
North Florida Charter Fishing: First, when you fish the North Florida with Capt. Tony Bozzella, expect to catch fish, and lots of them — Redfish, Sea Trout, Flounder and many others. North Florida estuaries are some of the most productive fisheries in the state. To schedule your next Jacksonville fishing trip call Tony Bozzella at 904-651-0182 or go online at www.tonybozzella.com
5.Northern Saskatchewan, Canada
Located on Reindeer Lake in Northern Saskatchewan, Lawrence Bay Lodge offers some of the best fresh water northern pike, walleye, arctic grayling and lake trout fishing in Saskatchewan, Canada. www.lawrencebay.com or
701-262-4560 or email lblodge@stellarnnet.com
6. Georgetown, South Carolina
Fish with Captain Tommy Scarborough: Georgetown Landing Marina, Winyah Bay, North Inlet, North and South Santee Rivers, and Bulls Bay for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Blue Fish, Lady Fish, Black Drum Tarpon and Sharks. Tommy also offers the Cast and Blast, a trip for upland game hunters to bag some Marsh Hens and then put the shotgun away to catch a Redfish or two on in the same day. For more information call Captain Tommy Scarborough, Georgetown Coastal Adventures, Phone: 843-546-3543 or go online at www.captaintommy.com
Georgetown Hampton Inn– Stay in Georgetown where Bob Redfern and his crew bunk down, eat great food at the Lands End Restaurant. For More information call the Hotel at 843-545-5000, Rebecca Myrick Smith, General Manager Hampton Inn Georgetown Marina or go online at www.georgetownhamptoninn.com.
Georgetown Landing Marina– www.georgetownlandingmarina.com
Georgetown Lands End Restaurant–www.landsendrestaurant.com
7. Titusville, Florida
The Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon Redfishing: This area of Central Florida is known as “The Redfish Capital of the World” due to the year-round fishery and sheer size of Redfish that inhabit these inshore waters, providing rod-bending action for all types of shallow water anglers. Capt. Scott MacCalla will be happy to schedule your Redfish fishing adventure on the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon and he can easily arrange multiple-boat Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters for your large group or corporate outing . Call Scott at 321-795-9259 or go online at www.redfishonfly.com.
8. Annapolis, MD & Virginia Beach, VA
Chesapeake Bay & Virginia Sport Fishing: Rock Fishing at its best. Enjoy a fishing experience on the Chesapeake Bay is as easy as making a phone call. If you desire we can provide everything for a great day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay from your food and beverages to arranging fish cleaning services at the end of a great day of fishing. Fishing seven days a week on the Chesapeake Bay from the Annapolis area, which is conveniently located within minutes to both Baltimore and Washington DC. (April – December). In addition, they do Virginia Beach fishing out of Rudee Inlet (December – March). Every fishing trip on the Chesapeake Bay is aboard the “Net Profits” or “Jessie Girl” includes all your rods, reels, bait, tackle and most importantly fishing licenses. Call Captain Rich Schott to schedule your next fishing trip of a lifetime, Phone: 410-703-2760 or go online at www.chesapeakebaysportfishing.com.
9. Titusville, Florida
AAA Hawgwild Charters– Light Tackle Fishing Saltwater for Red Fish, Trout on Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River-Captain David Rogers is a native Floridian who grew up fishing Florida waters. He has 30 plus years experience fishing the Florida coast and you will have a great time catching fish aboard his Hell’s Bay Guide 18ft saltwater boat. www.aaahawgwildcharters.com
Phone: 407-327-0008 or 407-405-0819 – Captain Dave Rogers
10. Charleston, South Carolina
Fishing for Red Fish, Trout, Flounder, Tarpon– Flat Spot Charters, Charleston, SC. Join Captain Jamie Hough on the coast of South Carolina for a day of Charleston inshore flats fishing or deep sea fishing that you’ll never forget! . Come see the SC Lowcountry and catch some redfish, trout, and more. Jamie offers inshore and offshore Fishing Charters for as many people as you need and your trip is guaranteed to catch fish. Located in Mt. Pleasant, SC, we are available for charters from Hilton Head to Little River, SC. Come fish with a proven tournament winner, Flat Spot Charters! Contact Captain Jamie Hough, www.Flatspotcharters.com 843-364-1759 or email hough13@aol.com.
11. Rebecca, Georgia
Red Pebble Plantation, Frank McGarr, Quail, Deer, Hog Hunting, www.redpebbleplantation.com
Phone: 229-643-1888
12. Union Springs, AL
Great Southern Outdoors, 6,000 acre dream destination for any outdoorsman or woman to enjoy hunting deer, turkey, quail and hog. They also feature trophy bass fishing.
www.greatsouthernoutdoors.com / email: info@greatsouthernoutdoors.com
Phone: 334-738-5066 – Rex Prichett, Owner
13. Ocean City, Maryland
Offshore Fishing Charters for Marlin, Dolphin, Tuna, Rockfish aboard the 45′ Why Not custom Ricky Scarborough. Capt. Wade Lober has been chasing billfish for the better part of his life. Wade has fished in several remote parts of the world as well as up and down the East Coast. He is a very low-key captain that always remembers that this is your day to enjoy. Contact Captain Wade Lober, 410-977-6541, or go on line at www.whynotsportfishing.com to book your charter with Capt.Wade and his crew or email him at charter@whynotsportfishing.com.
14. Ellerbe, North Carolina
Quail, Pheasant, Mallard Duck hunting, Championship Sporting Clays and Shooting Facility. North Carolina Hunting Preserve for Upland Birds and Mallard Ducks, season is October 1-March 31, please call ahead for bookings. Contact Chris DeWitt, President, 443 Jimmy Carriker Road, Ellerbe, NC, 910-652-2926. All guided hunts are based on 1/2 day and can include up to 3 people. The hunt consists of guide, dogs, birds and some of the prettiest walking bird hunts available in the south east. You and your party will be escorted throughout the hunt on specially equipped hunting vehicles. DeWitt’s welcomes you to come out with your own dogs and hunt on our property. They will release birds for you and give you an area to hunt and work your dogs.
Championship Sporting clay course is over a mile long and loops around a wooded area, beside fields, along a farm pond and back to the club house. It consists of fourteen shooting stations with two shooting boxes at each station, 5-stand, wobble trap and a flush and flurry game. Each station has two completely automated traps that will release targets at the push of a button. While shooting the course, you will find a large variety of shots ranging from rising teal, flushing quail, passing dove, bouncing rabbits plus a whole lot more. You have the option of shooting a round of fifty or a round of one hundred targets. They will customize a shoot package for you, whether a corporate group, private group, bachelor party or family function. visit their website at www.DeWittsgamefarm.com or email dewitts@shoot4fun.com.
15. Anson County, McFarlan, North Carolina
Buchanan Shoals Sportsman Preserve is located along the Pee Dee River and control 5500 acres and 7 miles of river frontage. They have a beautiful lodge overlooking the Pee Dee River and offer quail hunts, hog hunts, and cat fishing trips.
www.BuchananShoals.com
Contact Jason Kiker – Phone: 704-695-2810
16. Lansing, West Virginia-New River Gorge National Park
The Hatfield~McCoy Trail System- covers more than 500 miles of off-road trails in five of its nine project counties. Each of its six trail systems is open 365 days a year to ATVs, dirt bikes, and utility vehicles (UTVs). Many of the trail systems also offer community connecting trails that allow visitors to access “ATV-friendly towns” to experience the charm of southern West Virginia. No matter which of the six trail system you choose, Hatfield~McCoy Trail visitors can expect to find a variety of trails ranging from easiest to most difficult. These are not your typical “flatlander” trails, however, and can be a challenge for a first-time rider. For this reason, visitors may choose from a list of ATV guided tour and rental providers.For more information call 1-800-592-2217 or go online at www.trailsheaven.com.
2. River Expeditions–West Virginia Whitewater Rafting
Start planning your wild, wonderful West Virginia vacation and get the most authentic experience at an affordable price with River Expeditions as your host. Count on us to provide all the elements of an exciting adventure vacation getaway while balancing your schedule, budget and interests. Take advantage of our great whitewater rafting rates and area adventure vacation packages including zip lines, atv tours, rock climbing, mountain biking and more while making the most of your visit to the scenic and historic New River Gorge National Park. There’s nothing like it! For more information call 800-463-9873 or go online at www.raftinginfo.com.
