Spring has sprung and the bass are here!!!

    Hello everybody, I think spring has finally reared its head and is starting to show. Old man winter sure stayed a little too long this year for my liking, but I believe he has finally loosened his grip on us. With that being said, we have a lot going on trying to catch up on our spring maintenence, because it can be difficult to paint and wax when she's covered in ice and snow. We have done a lot of sanding and painting the past week, redoing cabin floors, the entire cockpit and many other small upgrades and fixes. I can't wait to get out there and get fishing in 2.5 weeks. Trophy season is getting close and we still have some open dates including OPENING DAY, Saturday, April 19th!!! There are also a couple of sundays open and quite a few weekdays to get your rockfish fix on. Most of you are probably like me and haven't even seen one since early January or even longer than that. All signs are pointing to a great spring season. The big fish are here as evidence by the commercial catch over the past month and the menhaden are here in numbers I haven't seen in a while. I drove across the Whitestone bridge and it looked like a bird show down the river with so many gannets falling out the sky feeding on the menhaden. Don't wait too long to get your date for the spring trophy season and get your first crack at a big one for the year. As always, our calendar is up to date at www.c4charters.com, looking forward to seeing you on board soon. Hope all is well!!!

        Tight Lines,

        Cory Rice

        337-251-5821

        captaincory@c4charters.com

Geese are going North, Gannets and Ospreys are showing up!!!

Hello everybody, looks like things are getting ready to get back on track after this cold winter. The geese and swans have been heading North the past few days and more and more gannets and ospreys are starting to show up which means the spring run of menhaden is getting close. With the menhaden coming, so shall the rockfish and we all love rockfish!!! Things are starting to shape up and we are looking forward to a great spring season starting April 19th. Don't wait too long to book your trip as trophy season lasts through May 15. Check our calendar out to get your date on the books and hook into a big one!!! Right now, the boat is on the hill getting a few new additions and some routine painting and waxing. We can't wait to get back in the water and start hooking up. Call today to book your trip.
     Tight Lines,
    Cory Rice
    3372515821
    www.c4charters.com

Spring is coming?? Win a trip with us!!!

Hello everyone, Hope all is well with everyone and you guys are staying warm. It may not feel like it, but spring IS right around the corner and with spring comes Spring Trophy Season. After a miserable winter and equally miserable winter rockfishing season, I'm itching to get my fix of some big bass. Spring season opens on Saturday April 19 this year and hopefully it will be as good as last year's season. The boat is going on the hill for some maintenance and new additions this week and to get all cleaned and shined up for April. Spring trophy season produced more citations last springr than has since the Anna Lynn has been in the water and hopefully we are going to pick up right where we left off chasing the big bruisers. Our calendar is up to date on the website and weekend dates are almost gone so don't wait too long to get your trip lined up and get your trophy fish since I'm sure you guys have been wanting to get one on the line for as long as I have. There is also other ways to get on board with us this year, we have teamed up with The American Heart Association to auction off a charter in a celebrity chef fishing experience. The idea is to go fishing on board the Anna Lynn with us and catch your dinner, after your trip celebrity chef Chris Hill will come to your home and cook your catch for your dinner. This is going to be auctioned off at their Charity Auction this saturday March 8 along with other great items and adventures. You can view their full list of auction items at hamptonroadsheartball.ahaevents.org/. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime and don't wait too long to book your spring trip and get your trophy fix taken care of for the spring!!!

            Tight Lines,

            Cory Rice

            337-251-5821

            www.c4charters.com

HOT FISHING IN OCEAN CITY!!! Walk-ons and Open Dates

Hello everybody and Happy New Year's Eve eve!!! 

    First off I want to apologize for the numerous emails lately, but I want to keep everyone informed of whats going on in the fishing world. We are fishing out of Ocean City and doing very well up here in our new home so far with lots of big fish around, it reminds me of the old days down Va Beach when I first started mating down there, which was a lot of fun. Va Beach hasn't had any striped bass brought in from the ocean to my knowledge as of yet which is the reason we made the jump to the North, if fishing were to get good down there, we'd be gone in a heart beat, a 100 mile long heart beat. The drive to the North for those who have made it so far has proven well worth it and I hope you guys will continue to come with us as this is where the fish seem to be for now. I have had some cancellations due to the extra 2-2.5 hour ride and have some more open dates on the books now. As of now Jan. 4,6-9,15,16,22,23, and 27- Feb. 1 are available. I understand that the extra traveling time makes it tough on you guys that drive up, fish, and drive back all in one day. I also understand that some groups just do not have enough people to make the cost feasible for the trip due to some people not being able to make the trip and I am trying to accomodate those who can't get full groups together by putting together some walk-on trips. Walk-on trips will be available first come first serve and for up to 8 people per trip. The cost for these trips are $170/person and that includes tip and all. I am going to try and get walk on trips together for Jan. 4,6,9,15,16,22,23,27. We need to get at least 5 people for these dates to make these trips work and hope this offers an alternative to those who want to catch some big fish, but don't have a group large enough for a private charter. If you or anyone you know is interested in any of these dates please let us know so we can put you on the list. Hopefully fishing will remain as good as it has been and the signs look for it to continue to be good up here, there are lots of fish and lots of bait for them to eat up here as well as very moderate water temp. for this time of year. Its actually warmer water up here than at the mouth of the Bay. I hope we can see everyone on board soon and hope you all have a great start to 2014!!!

        Tight Lines,

        Cory Rice

        337-251-5821

        www.c4charters.com

        captaincory@c4charters.com

Ocean City Bass!!!

Hello everybody and hope everyone had a Great Christmas and is ready for the New Year. We will be celebrating in Ocean City and look forward to more great trips like our first one from

OC today!!! Fishing was good today and looks very promising for the near future and we still have dates available!!! Sat. Jan. 4 has become available amd quite a few days during the week throughout January are still open!!! Check out our calendar and don't miss your chance for some Ocean City Rockbass action!!! Tight lines!!!

Merry Christmas and Ocean City Bound!!!

Hello everyone, Hope you all are ready for the Holidays!! As we wind down the Bay season with just a couple trips left before Christmas, I look back and am thankful for the fishing we have had some of it has been really good and some of it has been... well a long boat ride with lots of fishing and very little catching. For some reason after the best fall (2012) in the 10 years, I've been doing this mating or running a boat, most of the big boys decided not to come check out the Bay this fall. Its been somewhat of a let down after such a great early fall season and the countless schools of fish still going down the Bay of juvenile fish 15"-25", we knew the big boys would right around the corner in great #s but they never showed. Last winter was a tough year out of Rudee and looks to be another one out of there. I have heard from multiple sources that the fishing is pretty good out of Ocean City Md. and that's where we'll be. I want to make sure all you guys get the best chance to get your trophy rockfish and moving to Ocean City looks like where we need to start our ocean season. If the fish head down to Va Beach, we'll be coming with them but until then we will be fishing out of Ocean City. At most its an extra 2.5 hours of driving but I believe it will be well worth the drive to go up there where the big boys are living. I hope everyone will understand the extra effort we are putting in to be where the fish are and hope to see you up there. I also understand that drive is a long ways for some of you to make like the groups that come down, fish, and drive back all in one day and for you guys don't forget about the spring Trophy season in April and May. I have a deal worked out on hotels that is the same as in Va Beach for your stay if interested. I also have a few more open dates due to the move and have a Saturday opening of Jan. 4, also New Year's Eve and Day have become available as well if anyone wants to try the Ocean City night life for New Years and catch some big fish too. I have attached a link to a youtube video one of my customers made last week one of our better days on the little fish, lots of action and we picked out some decent keepers. Once again I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope to see you on board soon as we look forward to a great start out of Ocean City!!!

http://youtu.be/KIE6Hji3daw  Tight Lines, Cory Rice 337-251-5821 captaincory@c4charters.com

Back to Back Champs with giant bass!!!

Hello everyone, Hope you all are getting ready for the holidays and enjoying this early winter weather. This weather has had some good and bad effects on fishing. The good is the fish are on the move, the bad is we have had to move south a little early, not to Virginia Beach yet, but down to Windmill Point. We are starting to have consistent catches of big fish and some of them are true pigs up to 45 lbs. We also defended our Chesterfield Fire Dept. Tournament Championship and had a clean sweep of all divisions of the tournament for the 2nd year in a row, we took all the 1st places prizes out of 155 entries. Fishing is getting better and better all the time and we have a few days left on the Bay next week, Mon-Wed. and thats all that is left before New Years. We have a few dates left towards the end of January if you haven't gotten your date picked out or your group together, you better hurry before the 2013-2014 is booked up. Our calendar is up to date on the website at www.c4charters.com for you to grab your date. Don't miss your chance for your winter trophy rockfish!!! Happy holidays to everyon and hope to see you on board!!               Tight Lines,               Cory Rice               captaincory@c4charters.com               337-251-5821