Pro Staff

Captain's Brian and Peter Bacon and Captain Shamus Mara of Big Game Sport Fishing, have been fishing the Southern New England waters from Rhode Island to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for 30+ years. Best known as owner / operators of Rhode Island's premiere charter boat fleet, Big Game Sport Fishing, and as the originators of The Fluke Til Ya Puke Fishing Tournament, Brian, Pete and Shamus have a true passion for the thrill of the hunt and love for the ocean. They love putting their clients on fish and use a number of techniques targeting all of the inshore and offshore species the Southern New England world-class fishery has to offer. The Big Game crew were recently named 2017 Charter Captains of year by Sport Fishing Magazine. They've also been featured in On The Water magazine, The Fisherman magazine and Coastal Angler magazine. Brian, Pete and Shamus are sought after speakers, and have presented seminars at fishing shows and clubs throughout New England and New York.

Darren runs both inshore skiff trips and offshore tuna trips for One More Cast Charters based in Oceanside, NY. Darren is an avid fisherman on all methods from heavy offshore gear, light tackle and even on the fly. But it’s the offshore stuff that Darren has become so well-known for. Dude finds fish, and is one of THE most passionate, dedicated and intense tuna guy we know when it comes to light tackle tuna fishing.  

Darren has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries from Suny Cobleskill, and moonlights as Supervising Dockmaster for the city. While he grew up fishing NY waters, he can often be found up north commercial tuna fishing. 

For more info you can contact Darren on his Instagram by following the link below

Nick was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. From a young age, he spent his summers in Groton, Connecticut, where he developed a passion for striper fishing alongside his grandfather. As the years went by, Nick’s summers became centered around fishing, taking every opportunity he could to get out on the water.

His enthusiasm for the sport led him to work at local tackle shops, where he gained valuable experience and a deeper understanding of the fishing industry. After several years in the tackle shop, Nick seized the opportunity to work as a mate for one of the area's local captains. This role allowed him to meet and learn from a network of experienced captains, further expanding his knowledge of both inshore and offshore fishing.

Through these experiences, Nick discovered a true passion for offshore fishing, especially jigging and popping for large bluefin and yellowfin tuna. Currently, Nick is studying at Bryant University while also working with Joe Diorio Guide Service, continuing to grow his expertise and dedication to the sport.

Captain Shawn Deane who runs Sure Shot Charters of Cape Cod attended the University of New Haven and studied Paramedicine, now working as a Firefighter/ Paramedic. As the fish migration approaches each spring Shawn transitions to guiding anglers up and down the coast of Cape Cod chasing a variety of fish species that the salt has to offer. From Fluke to Striped Bass, Shawn has been putting clients on fish season after season. Shawns real passion is chasing those famous Cape Cod Bluefin when they arrive for the season. Jig, Pop, Chunk or Troll, Shawn does them all. 

For more info you can contact Shawn on his Instagram by following the link below.

Rob was born on Cape Cod and grew up in Dennis, learning how to fish in the local ponds with his father and brother. We eventually graduated to saltwater where we would fish the Bass River in Dennis/Yarmouth targeting Schoolie Stripers on plugs from a 16' Amesbury Skiff. When we were little, "going out front" meant nothing more than venturing out of the safety of the Bass River jetties and targeting bluefish on the West Dennis Beach flats. Fast forward 20 years and he now owns Cape Cod Offshore; a full service fishing charter with 2 Regulator boats. They are a 26' classic "Over/Under" and a 23' classic "Stella Waggin'." From giant Bluefin Tuna, to Striped Bass and Fluke, Rob targets it all, anywhere, anytime and has been running his own boats since 2014. Rob has fished from Maine to Florida, Buzzards Bay to the canyons, and cannot get enough of it. Rob and his wife Jessica are fishing fanatic's and go out every single day possible. For more information you can contact Rob at www.capecodoffshore.com, and on his Instagram by following the link below.