Guided Trip Information Season: Striped Bass : May - October Bluefish: June - October Sharks : July - October False Albacore : October - December (at North Carolina's Outer Banks) Trip Availability: We guide seven days a week during the season. We offer half and full day charters. We prefer to start our half day trips at either 5:00 A.M. or 4:00 P.M. Our full day trips usually begin at 5:00 A.M. All shark trips start at 6:00 A.M. and last for a minimum of eight hours. Please call or email us to discuss trip dates and availability. Once we have agreed upon a date and time we will fax or mail you a confirmation form within 72 hours. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your trip date. OLFC Locations: Manchester, MA. The majority of our trips are run from this location. We are minutes from rock studded islands, offshore ledges and pristine sand flats. If you need directions and a map click here. Ipswich, MA. We conduct trips in the Essex and Ipswich River systems at certain times of the year when the fishing is outstanding. We own a dock off Argilla Rd. directly on the Castle Neck River. If you need directions and a map click here. Rates for Guided Trips: Half Day Trip ( four hours) $250 Full Day Trip ( eight hours) $400 Shark Trip ( min. eight hours) $750 Cape Lookout, North Carolina Albacore Trip rates for 1999 Fishing on the "Fritter" : 3 day package trips @ $800/angler (based on double occupancy); 3rd. angler @ $400 for 3 days; Custom Trips available @ $450 per day Fishing on the Wahoo 21' : 3 day package trips @ $700/angler (based on double occupancy); 3rd. angler @ $350 for 3 days; Custom Trips available @ $400 per day These rates include use of equipment and flies, sandwiches and beverages as well as a selection of snacks. These rates do not include a tip for the mate which should be a minimum of 18% of the trip fee. Equipment: Striped Bass and Bluefish Trips: We carry a complete selection of premium fishing equipment. We generally carry a selection of four to six 5wt-9wt. rods on a striped bass or bluefish trip. We have reels which are set up for right hand retrieve as well as reels for left hand retrieve. Please inform us of your preference before the trip so that we may provide the appropriate equipment for your needs. We also conduct trips with traditional spinning or trolling equipment if that is your preference. Shark Trips: On these offshore trips we carry a complete selection of both traditional and flyfishing equipment. We carry six fly rods ranging from 12wt. to 14 wt. These rods are paired with premium reels capable of holding 400-600 yards of backing. We also carry four 50lb. stand up rods and a pair of 30 lb. stand up rods. Gift Certificates: We do offer gift certificates for sale. One can purchase certificates for four or eight hour trips, or shark trips. Gift certificate recipients will receive a complimentary promotional video and the certificate itself. These certificates are the ideal present for the difficult to shop for angler. Trip Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if we are notified no later than 7 days in advance. The captain reserves the right to cancel trips if weather poses any type of safety risk in his opinion. If weather is unfavorable, we will try to discuss options 24 hours in advance whenever possible.

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On-Line Fishing Charters, Inc. 639 Bay Rd. Hamilton, MA. 01936 (978) 468-1314 Fax (978) 468-1324

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