Epic Tautog Trip on the Double Trouble | OCMD Charter DONE RIGHT 7 December 2025

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We had an excellent tautog trip aboard the Double Trouble out of Ocean City, Maryland, and a big part of that was the professionalism and effort from Captain DJ and deckhand Will.

From the start, Captain DJ ran a tight, well-organized operation. He put us on productive structure, communicated clearly about conditions, and stayed focused on giving everyone the best possible opportunity to catch fish. Even when the fishing took us into snag-heavy areas—layers and layers of old cable lines on the bottom—he was upfront about the risks and kept rotating spots to keep the bite going.

Deckhand Will was equally impressive. He was constantly moving around the boat helping everyone out—untangling lines, re-rigging, giving tips, and staying positive even when gear was getting sacrificed to snag city. Between the six of us, we probably lost close to 100 sinkers and rigs, but that’s part of fishing this type of hard structure, and the crew handled it professionally the entire time.

Despite the snags, the trip was a success. Everyone was able to limit out at 3 tautog per person, and the overall vibe on the boat stayed upbeat from start to finish.

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💰 Cost Breakdown (Transparent & Fair)
• Charter cost: $2,000 for up to 6 people
• Additional anglers: $200 per person
• Per person total (approx.):
• $200 charter share
• $20 tip
• $10–$20 fillet fee

For the quality of fishing, professionalism of the crew, and overall experience, the pricing felt very fair.

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⭐ Final Thoughts

Even with the unavoidable gear losses in heavy structure, this was a great tautog trip and a reminder that fishing the right bottom comes with trade-offs. Captain DJ and Will handled everything with skill and professionalism, and it showed in the results.

I highly recommend the Double Trouble for tautog charters and can’t wait to make this a regular trip moving forward.

If you’re looking for a serious OCMD charter with a crew that works hard for you, this is the boat.