Striped Bass (Rockfish) Season Starts April 19th, 2008
Trophy Striper Season April 19 - May 13th	1 Trophy Striper per person 28" or better
May 14th/15th Closed (Catch/Release Only)
Summer Striper Season May 16th to Dec	2 Stripers per person over 18"

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

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

We do Small Group Sport Fishing Charters for 1 to 6 people,
Light house Tours, and Bay Cruising.
Easy access from Baltimore, Pennsylvania, Virginia fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore, Rock Hall, Kent Island and points south.
New for 2008!

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

Come join me for some of the best fishing in Maryland!

Small Group Charters and Family Fishing Charters
Sport Fishing Charters,
Light house Tours, Family Fishing and Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

Easy access from Baltimore, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia.
Fishing the Chesapeake Bay areas from Annapolis to Baltimore, Rock Hall, Kent Island and Mid-Bay areas.

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

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

Summer Stripers

Spring Trolling for Trophy Stripers

Spring Trophy Striper
Season Starts in April!

Book Now for Great Spring Striper Fishing!

Gift Certificates Available for that Special Family or Business Occasion.

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

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
Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring	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

Trolling for Stripers!

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

Book Now for Great Chesapeake Fishing!

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.

**Calendar**
*Species*	Jan- March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trophy Stripers		Mid-April :Trophy Trolling		Trolling , Chumming
Stripers 18'+		Release Only	Mid-May	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+

Book Now for Great Spring Striper Fishing!

Capt. Frank Tuma

USCG OUPV License #888458

Md Guides License #2982

CPR & First Aid Certified

PADI Certified Diver

30+ Years on the Bay

Capt Frank Tuma has been fishing on the Bay for over 30 years, with experience as a professional captain, commercial crabber and sportsman.

Capt. Frank & Jessie

Light Tackle our Favorite

Bottom Fishing & Chumming

Trophy Rockfish Trolling

Member of:

Upper Bay Charter Boat Assoc.
Maryland Charter Boat Assoc.
Maryland Saltwater Sportsman Assoc. (MSSA)
Pasadena Sportfishing Group
Coastal Conservation Assoc.

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!

What to Bring?

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 Alcohol allowed in moderation 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
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!

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!

April - May 15th only
Spring Trophy Striped Bass Season
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 15th - October
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.
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.

**Locations**
Spring Trophy Striped Bass Season April - May 15th only *Trophy Season starts in April !* Mid-Bay Area @Breezy Point Marina	Summer and Fall Fishing May - Sept Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Deep Creek - Magothy River

Contact Information

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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Charter Rates
Rates effective for all charters booked after July 1, 2008

All Charters are Private Charters - I do not mix Charters with other groups

Fishing Charters
Short Day Charter (Approx. 5 Hours)
$350 Total (4 passengers)
$60/person over 4 (max 6)
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6

Pickup 7AM trip returns to dock 12 noon or
afternoon trips Pickup at 3pm & return 7pm/dark

Full Day Charter (approx. 7 hours)
$450 Total (4 passengers)
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6
$60/person over 4 (max 6)
Pickup 7AM and returns to dock around 2pm
or as scheduled/planned
All Full Day Charters can be scheduled around YOU!

Kids are free, but max passengers are 6

Fish Cleaning Available
Striper: $4/ea (filet'd)
Perch: $1/ea
Advise & Instruction: Free

Bay Cruises & Tours
(All trips are for 4 passengers)
4 hour Evening
or Day trips
$300

Lighthouse Cruises
$450*

Sunset Cruises
Enjoy a leisurely sunset cruise and visit two of the only remaining area Lighthouses: Baltimore Light and Sandy Pt Light, with a cruise to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Depart 6pm from Deep Creek Restaurant
(only 20 mins. from Annapolis)
Returns 8pm (or Sunset)
Cost $250
All Charters can be scheduled around YOU!

$60/person over 4 (max 6)
Please notify Captain in advance!
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6

** $50 discount to Active Military
on Full day trips **
* Note: Additional Fuel surcharge may be required for long range cruising/fishing
**Fishing: Captain reserves the right to return when we have limited out on daily catch limits or weather conditions.

Book Now for Great Spring Striper Fishing!

443-949-8030
Boat) 443-995-8666

Email:
CaptainFrank@DowntimeCharters.com

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Down Time Charters
Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409

410-974-0605 Boat) 443-995-8666

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Come join me for some of the best fishing in Maryland!

Small Group Charters and Family Fishing Charters Sport Fishing Charters, Light house Tours, Family Fishing and Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

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

Spring Trophy Striper Season Starts in April!

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!

Small Group Charters and Family Fishing Charters
Sport Fishing Charters,
Light house Tours, Family Fishing and Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

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

Spring Trophy Striper
Season Starts in April!

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!