"After fishing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for decades, I moved to Saint Michaels, MD, eager to fish more often. I was not having any success. I engaged Tim to guide me. From the start, he was responsive and listened to my goals. There is no way to emphasize how much I learned going out on the water with Tim.

The biggest thing I learned was how much I didn’t know! Tim is the ultimate coach; he helps you understand the science behind the sport — not just where the fish are at this moment, but why they might be in any particular location based on tides and structure below water. He advised on rods and reel choices for various environments and helped refine our casting technique. Tim was patient and an excellent teacher, and he shared his extensive knowledge and experience, giving us practical instructions on how to catch fish on our own in these waters. It was a real master-class experience! I plan to go out with Tim a few times yearly to benefit from his expert coaching for the next decade."

-Thomas Wood

"I refined my boyhood fishing techniques and understanding while in Charleston, away at college. Once my family moved to Saint Michaels, I thought I would learn the Miles River and its creeks by applying the same focus I had in Charleston. To my dismay, I got skunked repeatedly! The first time out with Tim, he changed all that. He taught me how to read the water — the tides, the temperature, the shoreline, the structure beneath the water -- to make better choices for where to find fish and even where to cast. Since then, every trip out on our own has been a success. I still have so much to learn, and I feel lucky to have access to a continuing source of coaching from Tim."

-Spencer Wood

"My two sons and I had the pleasure of fishing with Tim while vacationing in Cambridge. From first communication, Tim was accommodating and helpful. Once on the boat we experienced more of the same. My youngest son was 6 and had never fished before. Tim was kind, patient and dedicated to helping him learn and be successful. Not only did he catch his first fish, but he had the time of his life. Tim set us all up for success and was a pleasure to fish with!"

-Dr. Matthew Tatum

Best day in school I’ve ever had on the water A recommendation from a friend led me to contact Captain Tim at The School of Rockfish   We booked a day with him to learn the basics and beyond about fishing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay  Captain Tim shared his vast knowledge and love of nature patiently demonstrating and instructing us on the many details about lines, lures, casting, retrieving,  how to read the water, see the currents and so much more.  This small group personal attention, hands on experience was exactly what I wanted. So set a course to Captain Tim and his School of Rockfish for a day of learning and adventure.  

-Norene