For Reservations Call The Maine Saltwater Fishing Hotline 207-691-0745

For Reservations Call The Maine Saltwater Fishing Hotline 207-691-0745

Maine Saltwater Fishing Reports Blog

Welcome to the Fish Blog & saltwater fishing reports page of TIDE CHASER GUIDE SERVICE & Capt. George Harris. We're looking forward to providing you with the most up to date inshore saltwater fishing reports on the Maine coast as the Maine Striper Fishing season goes forward into 2019!!! You wont find any generic"cut & paste" reports or info here...Just pure fishing!!!

TIDE CHASER provides friendly, professional guided fly & light tackle fishing trips.
We operate our fishing TRIPS in the Mid-Coast region of Maine, from Casco Bay to Penobscot Bay. This area features an astonishing 1000 miles of jagged, pristine coastline. We focus our efforts on the broad reach of the lower Kennebec river estuary & the outer boundaries of Casco Bay...with its countless thousands of acres of untouched saltwater flats, gnarly tides that rip over rocky structure and an intricate maze of backcountry channels, It's a fly & light tackle fishermans nirvana. On any given day we can be found fishing sandy beaches, ocean front ledges, coastal tide marshes or shallow hard bottom flats. Wherever the fish are!!! Whether it's on the fly...pitching plugs or live lining frisky live baits we've got you covered check out our website for all of our trip offerings...and stay tuned for some new trips options for 2019

Welcome to Maine's #1 Striper Fishing Blog with Capt. George Harris Call 207-691-0745

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Tide Chaser Guide Service Midcoast Maine's premier fly & light tackle guide service, fishing for Striped Bass, Mackerel & Bluefish , i~ USCG 100 Ton Master ~ Registered Maine Tidewater Guide ~ For reservations call 207-691-0745 ~

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Maine Striper Fishing Gear Report with Super Fly Charters: March 26th, 2014

Here at Super Fly Charters, we believe that choosing the right equipment is essential in helping us provide our customers with a great experience. Every piece of tackle, rods, reels and clothing are carefully considered. I have been using Simms products for the last 15 years and have always relied on fly shops & other retailers for my purchases. This year I have decided to go direct to the source and have been accepted into the Simms Pro Program...What this will allow me to do is use a greater selection of Simms outerwear, wading equipment and tackle storage systems...Those of you out there who are already using Simms gear already know how great it is!! For those in the market for waders or outerwear, please do yourself a huge favor and visit your local retailer to check out this amazing...Simms products are simply some of the best on the planet!! Read  the bio below to learn a little about the history of this great company!! Also follow this link to find the nearest Simms retailers

Simms is a brand founded on the pillars of innovation. It was the brainchild of visionary angler John Simms who saw a need to develop better waders and accessories than what was then available on the market. That quest led to the development of Simms Fishing Products in 1980. During that era, Simms was one of the first companies worldwide to introduce neoprene waders, which provided enhanced warmth and waterproofing armor for serious anglers pushing the limits of their fishing pursuits. The brand continued to progress under the Jackson-based Life-Link International banner through the ’80s. But it took a giant leap in 1993, when current owner, K.C. Walsh, a passionate angler and entrepreneur, acquired the company and relocated it to Bozeman. Walsh grew up in a flyfishing family and it was his life-long dream to live, and work, and play in Montana. Under Walsh’s leadership, Simms introduced breathable waders in a trailblazing partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX® fabric). That seismic shift breathed new life into wader innovation and has since powered the sport to new levels of comfort and performance. Today Simms continues to mature as a brand with a trained eye on fisheries conservation and inspired product development over a wide swath of technical apparel offerings—from state-of-the art sun protection and wind-blocking outerwear to pioneering CleanStream™ footwear technologiesWhat remains unswerving, however, is Simms’s commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and business ideals. When Simms relocated headquarters in 2012, it cemented its Bozeman roots with a new 60,000-square-foot facility housing corporate headquarters, warehouses, and its production plant. This 15,000 square-foot expansion provides elbowroom to drive product evolution in a more efficient and effective manner. It also solidifies Simms as the sole fishing wader manufacturer in the country. Simms currently staffs nearly 120 locally based employees and is a recognized Montana economic ambassador and community contributor. Although Simms continues to strive for new heights its vision—that stems back to that misty Jackson morning and reverberates through the halls of its new Bozeman stronghold—remains the same: To produce the highest quality products to keep you protected from the elements in any and all fishing conditions.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Maine Striped Bass Hotline Reports March 21, 2014

We're just about done rolling out growing list of trip options...here is one more...and its going to be FUN!!!

Moonlight Madness Guided Striper Fishing Trips

sfcsAre you ready to join the ranks of the 1% of anglers that catch 99% of the fish? Are you ready to lose precious sleep for the chance to catch the fish of a lifetime? If you’re an angler who can answer YES to both of these questions then I am ready to take you to the edge and back!! For giant Striped Bass “NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME”!!  Several times each summer the right mix of Moon Phase, huge baits schools, and boiling tides combine to create the “Perfect Storm” of angling opportunities for Striped Bass fishermen. We’d like to help you take advantage of these great conditions by offering a very limited number of night time Striped Bass charters. These trips can be geared more towards the experienced  fly or light angler but are also open to those less experienced fishermen looking to increase their fishing knowledge base…If you are the angler that’s just looking for some adventure this trip could be for you!! During these trips we could find ourselves fishing a dizzying array of  wild, uncrowded, habitat… from shoreline rips to deep water structure to shallow flats & remote surf lines!!!nsfc We can cover a wide range of techniques skill sets including fly fishing, plug casting , drifting eels or chunk baiting…we have mastered all of these techniques and can switch tactics rapidly as needed.  Although we catch plenty of big stripers during our normal “Bankers Hours” trips…. It’s the REALLY BIG STRIPERS  that we’re after!!!These Jumbo fish are well known to feed heavily and more aggressively at night and often the wariest and biggest cows up and down the striper coast are caught during strong night tides!!! Please get in touch with us asap if you’d like to reserve one of these limited opportunity trips…We are looking forward to having you join us under the “STRIPER MOON” (we’ll bring the coffee!!)


Reminder: once the season gets underway we'll be posting a daily dockside video trip report from the Kennebec Tavern on our FB social media page...It's going to be really cool...so make sure you head on over there and give our Super Fly Charters Facebook Page a like!!

Stay Salty My Friends!!!


Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Maine Saltwater Guided Mothership Wade Fishing Trips With Super Fly Charters

Hey Everyone!!! With both of the kids now in daycare, I'm slowly but surely getting caught up on the stuff that I want to share with you guys...For many of you...it's nothing new, you've been hopping out of the boat with me for years. This year I'm taking these trips to a whole new level & I want to bring you all up to speed on this. We'll have some new specialized equipment to make the wade fishing more efficient Most of the details are described below but if you want more info pick up the phone and give us a call on the Maine Striper Fishing Hotline!!!

Guided Mothership Wading Trips

(a fly angler stalking the edge of a sandbar and finding great success where hungry Stripers were staging at low tide)
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photoIf you are feeling adventurous or are just looking for more advanced, surf or wade,  fly & light tackle opportunities then you should experience one of Capt George’s boat/wade fishing combo trips where we use the boat as a mothership to access some  of the most incredible saltwater wade fishing  habitat on the Maine Coast, most of which is only accessible by boat !!! The area that we fish has  many sprawling  hard bottom tidal flats that are bathed in crystal clear ocean waters. Wading the leading edge of a flooding tide can yield some spectacular catches from knee deep water…The same can be said of fishing the edges of flats that have drained off...Even the stealthiest boat will only give you a limited shots at fish and will often spook skinny water stripers out of range or into into deepwater… but a careful wade fishermen can more effectively creep up on wary fish !!! Bring your own waders (Recommended)  or brave the elements and wet wade. Even though the water warms up in July & August waders are a huge benefit for extended wading sessions. This trip option can be tailored specifically for fly or light tackle wade fishermen. Having our boat, the “Super Fly”, to serve as our mothership has huge benefits over our land based  surf fishing trips…The first and biggest benefit is mobility…being able to chase the tides efficiently is critical to success and with Maine’s jagged coastline a boat offers the fastest transport when hopping the peninsula’s and little time is lost. Other benefits include the ability to carry a virtual bait and tackle shop of gear with you!!! The last benefit  is that the boat ride to and from the prime wading areas covers some of the most productive striper grounds in the midcoast region….it’s not unusual to be “interrupted” by hungry schools of blitzing Stripers or Bluefish on the way to you wade fishing spots!!! 

I also want to let you know that once the season gets underway we'll be posting a daily dockside video trip report from the Kennebec Tavern on our FB social media page...It's going to be really cool...so make sure you head on over there and give our Super Fly Charters Facebook Page a like!!

Stay Salty My Friends!!!
Capt. George Harris
www.superflycharters.com

Monday, March 17, 2014

Maine Striper Fishing: March 17th, 2014

Breaking News!!


* photo1 (1)GREAT NEWS FOLKS!!! To serve our loyal customers and those who’ll be fishing with us for the first time, with greater efficiency, we have added a new fishing guide to “Team Super Fly”…what this means for you is more prime dates/tides become available  for your convenience…John will be running a second boat for us this season & *(In the event that you are unable to schedule with us, we’be delighted to get you setup with one of the fantastic, hardworking captains/guides that we network with)

Capt. John Coppola

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(The Young Gun)Registered Maine Tidewater Guide Capt. John Coppola,   A native of midcoast Maine , Has spent a lifetime, fishing for Striped Bass along the rocky coast and tidal rivers of Maine…He first got started at a very young age on the Kennebec river and over the years he’s become a very experienced & skilled light tackle angler. His specialty is fishing the rips and structure of the Kennebec system with live bait…Taking a page from Capt. George’s playbook…Chasing and catching the most prime of live baits is what separates John from the rest of the pack… Having a tankful of frisky live baits will insure that you have stellar results even during the dog days of summer!!  A pleasure to be around, Capt. John  has a laid back personality and is a very patient teacher when giving instruction to novice anglers…John has also enjoyed traveling to tropical locations like Costa Rica, The Bahamas and Florida to chase species like Sailfish, Tarpon, Mahi, Cobia, Sharks  and many other species. On the days when Capt George is already booked, you’ll be in good hands when you leave the dock with the “Young Gun”

Friday, March 14, 2014

Maine Striped Bass Fishing Report: March 14th, 2014 Surf Line Striped Bass Seminar

Maine Striped Bass Fishing Report: March 14th, 2014
The L.L. Bean Spring Fishing Event starts today and runs through Sunday. As mentioned before on Sunday March 16th at 11:30am Super Fly Charters: Maine Saltwater Fly & Light Tackle Fishing will be giving a light tackle Striped Bass presentation, we’ll be there representing the Maine Professional Guides Association. This seminar is geared towards surf line Striped bass fishing and will cover the Basics of habitat, tackle selection including rods & reels, artificial lures and natural baits, terminal gear, & possibly some fly tackle. I’ll also cover some safety topics as well as conservation practices…If talking about how to catch big stripers in shallow water sounds like your cup of tea…come join me this sunday at the L.L.Bean Freeport Store …audience participation is encouraged so bring your questions and dont be afraid to share some of your own tips or experiences with the crowd!!!

CALL OR TEXT THE MAINE STRIPER FISHING HOTLINE FOR RESERVATIONS & THE MOST UP TO DATE REPORTS ON THE ENTIRE MAINE COAST 207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com

Monday, March 10, 2014

Maine Striper Fishing 2014

Well... its been awhile since my last report, so now is as good a time as any to dust off the keyboard...1st for those who have not heard yet, our family has grown by one. Marshall Everett Harris was born the day after Christmas...he's over two months old now and is thriving...Our older son Camereon is getting big...2-1/2 years old now and is getting used to his role as big bro!!
Next up is the Annual LL.Bean Spring fishing event which is going to be held this weekend March 14-16 at the LLBean Flagship store in Freeport...this is THE event to visit if you need to stock up on gear for the season...Lots of happening...Some of the top names in the fishing industry will be on hand to give seminars and presentations, I'll be giving a light tackle, surf line Striped Bass seminar on Sunday March 16th at 11:30 am for those who are interested in learning a little bit about how I am so successful at catching big Stripers in Shallow water day after day...Here is what LL.Bean has to say about it..."Renowned Maine saltwater guide, Capt. George Harris of Super Fly Charters, will engage folks in a fascinating seminar targeting surf line stripers with light tackle. He’ll cover the basics, as well as more advanced tips and techniques for both the shore bound and boating angler using lures and bait. Hunting & Fishing Store—Limited Seating Available

We do have some more exciting news coming out soon so stay tuned about the addition of another capt to run charters from a second boat and we're also adding shore fishing guide to the Super Fly team...these great additions will help us more efficiently serve our loyal customer base as well as those joining us for the first time!! CALL OR TEXT THE MAINE STRIPER FISHING HOTLINE FOR RESERVATIONS & THE MOST UP TO DATE REPORTS ON THE ENTIRE MAINE COAST 207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com