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with Capt. Frank J. Tuma
443-949-8030 Boat) 443-995-8666

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Sport Fishing Charters for 1 to 6 people, Light house Tours, and Bay Cruising.

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"Down Time" is a comfortable 29' C-Hawk fully equipped with the latest in electronics and safety equipment!

Trophy Rock

Book Now for Great Chesapeake Bay Fishing!

World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing for private groups and family fishing charters.
Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services Annapolis area Chesapeake Bay Cruising.
Licensed for up to six guests.

Light tackle Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay. Fishing Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Stripers and Light Tackle Sport fishing.

Maryland Blue Crab Charters available

Come on aboard and have a great day on the Bay!

Come and enjoy the day on the Down Time.

Fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis and Breezy Pt. Offering Fishing Charters to Baltimore, Annapolis, Kent Island, Rock Hall, and other mid-Bay areas.

Easy access from Baltimore, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia.

	Small Group Charters (1-6 passengers)
	Full and Half day Charters available
	*Chesapeake Blue Crab Charters*

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	Family Fishing Charters
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	Full Time Professional Fishing Guide Services
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	Chesapeake Bay Cruising

For the best fishing in Maryland come and enjoy the day on the Down Time with Capt Frank Tuma.

Spring Trophy Striped Bass Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing for Summer Striped Bass, Rockfish, Bluefish, Hardhead and Perch.

Summer Stripers

Spring Trolling for Trophy Stripers

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Striped Bass (Rockfish) Season Starts April
Pre-Season Charters are Catch & Release Only!
Trophy Striper Season 3rd Saturday of April to May 15 April 17 - May 15th	1 Trophy Striper per person 28" or better
Summer Striper Season May 15th to Dec	2 Stripers per person over 18"

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay

Enjoy Light Tackle and Bottom Fishing for Rock or Perch to Heavy Trolling for that Trophy Striper with Capt Frank Tuma
Family Cruising, Fishing and Touring the Chesapeake Bay

Fishing onboard the Down Time

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay
All charters are scheduled around you!
It's your boat for the day.

Chesapeake Bay Cruise
Lighthouse Tours
Visit the beautiful and historic Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay or Day Cruise the mid-bay region.

Fishing and Cruising the Chesapeake Bay
Fish Have Tales!
I try to schedule my boat in a location that is convenient and where the fish are!

**April thru Mid-May**
**Mid-Bay Area : Breezy Pt , Chesapeake Beach Area**
During the Early Spring Trophy Striper season, we generally find the large Striped Bass moving in the mid-bay areas from Chesapeake Beach to Breezy Pt and south to Cove Pt & Solomon's areas.	During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes to some of the top trophy fishing in the bay! Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring

Mid-May thru Summer and Fall

Upper Bay Annapolis, Kent Island, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Areas
Mid-Bay areas of Deale, Chesapeake Beach, Choptank River, Eastern Bay

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay
Trolling for Stripers!

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay

Mid-May thru the summer, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge and moving south to the mid-Bay areas of Deale, Eastern Bay and the Choptank rivers.

We fish for Striped Bass, locally known as Rockfish, White Perch, Spot, Blues and more. Guaranteed to bring back some great family memories.

These locations gives us easy access to fishing areas from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor.
Including Annapolis & Kent Island areas and the mid-Bay areas that offer a more wider range of fishing opportunities..

Bottom Fishing for White Perch or Spot

Fishing onboard the Down Time

Fun fishing for all ages!

All Tackle Provided

Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing
Spin casting with Ultra-light available
Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano, Okuma & Penn Trolling Outfits

I provide top quality fishing gear and tackle on all charters. However, if you have a favorite rod and reel, you may bring it so long as it is in good working condition and freshly spooled with appropriate line.

Light Tackle Charters
Light tackle fishing for Rock or perch is great family fun. Guaranteed to bring back memories and a fun day on the bay for all.

Custom light tackle charters available for shallow water surface plugging and jigging.

Light Tackle chesapeake fishing

**Fishing Calendar**
*Species*	Jan- March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trophy Stripers		3rd Sat April - May 15		Trolling , Chumming
Stripers 18'+		Release Only	May 16	Trolling , Light Tackle Live Lining, Chumming, Jigging
Bluefish					Trolling, Chumming
Seatrout					Light Tackle Jigging
Perch		Light Tackle - bait
Spot				Light Tackle - bait
Hardhead				Light Tackle - bait (usually late eve or night)
Seatrout						Light Tackle Jigging
*Types of fishing:*	Jan - March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trolling		Trolling for Trophy Stripers
Live Lining & Chumming				Light Tackle for Stripers
Light Tackle Jigging				Light Tackle Jigging or Casting to breaking fish
Bottom Fishing				Light Tackle Bottom Fishing -bait
Cruise Charters		Cruise & Sightseeing Charters

**Legend**
Legend	Closed	Best!	OK+

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What to Bring?
Your comfort is most important and we want you to enjoy your day.

All Fishing Licenses Provided

All Bait & Ice Provided

All Tackle Provided

We have all the latest safety Equipment onboard!

Sunscreen		Sunglasses
Jacket Think ahead and dress appropriately for the season and weather!		A good hat
Soft soled shoes (no black or dark soles)		Raingear - sometimes Mother Nature just wants to play with us!
Camera just for candid shot		Motion sickness medicine
Small Cooler for drinks Bring ice chest for fish to take home, But leave it in the car! We have plenty of room for fish!		Food & Beverages Please No Glass Bottles Alcohol allowed in moderation
Life Jackets for anyone under the age of 12 years old. I have all USCG required equipment, but please read USCG Regs And be sure to bring any additional necessities such as personal medications. Absolutely No Illegal Drugs or Firearms allowed!

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Maryland Chesapeake Bay NO BANANAS - It may be an old wives tale, but it's a fact that Bananas are Bad Luck on a fishing charter boat. History tells us that this tale originated from early years when boats with Bananas in the cargo, ran aground, got lost at sea, or lost many of their crew members to a deadly sickness. Further investigation indicated that the bananas were also prone carry to the deadly tarantula spiders.

Today, I believe that bananas are safe, but just to make sure that we have great day on the bay, let's leave the bananas home.

Thanks

Fishing Location & Directions

Fish have Tales! I try to schedule my boat in a location that it is convenient and where the fish are!

Spring Trophy Striped Bass Season
April - May 15th only
Trophy Season starts in April !
Breezy Pt - Mid-Chesapeake Bay

Early spring trophy season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas from Bay Bridge / Breezy Pt to Solomon's areas.
During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt.
Only 15 minutes from the dock to some of the top trophy Striper fishing in the bay!

Summer and Fall Fishing
May - December

Annapolis - Chesapeake Bay Bridge,
Deep Creek - Magothy River

May thru the Fall, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge.
This location gives us easy access to fishing from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor. Including Annapolis & Kent Island / Poplar Island areas.

Contact Information

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay
Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409

Book Now for Great Striper Fishing!
443-949-8030
Boat) 443-995-8666

Email:
CaptainFrank@DowntimeCharters.com

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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing Charters Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat fishing for Trophy Striped Bass, Rockfish / Stripers Bluefish with Capt. Frank J. Tuma 443-949-8030 Boat) 443-995-8666 Full Time Chesapeake Bay Fishing Guide

Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Small Groups. Sport Fishing Charters for 1 to 6 people, Light house Tours, and Bay Cruising.

World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing for private groups and family fishing charters. Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services Annapolis area Chesapeake Bay Cruising. Licensed for up to six guests.