Monday, August 3
4 hours
Comfort on the water, inshore gear handling, bottom fishing for sea bass and scup, and basic fishing techniques close to land.

Small-group fishing trips for ages 11-15, built around real time on the water, safe boat habits, hands-on fishing skills, and clear parent communication.
Each group gets a three-day sequence with one captain and one deckhand. The week starts close to land with comfort on the water, bottom fishing, and gear handling, then builds toward trolling and a full shark-focused day.
All rods, reels, bait, tackle, and life jackets are provided. Participants may bring their own properly fitted life jacket if they prefer.
All participants must wear a USCG-approved life jacket while on board. The captain makes final weather, routing, and safety calls.
Each group is limited to 6 participants, keeping the deck organized and giving every kid time on the rod.
4 hours
Comfort on the water, inshore gear handling, bottom fishing for sea bass and scup, and basic fishing techniques close to land.
5 hours
Trolling for striped bass and bluefish, knot tying, and a longer ride to productive fishing grounds.
8 hours
Shark fishing, shark migration basics, and chumming behind the back side of Martha's Vineyard. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided for lunch.
8 hours
Shark fishing, shark migration basics, and chumming behind the back side of Martha's Vineyard. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided for lunch.
Every participant wears a USCG-approved life jacket while on board. Bloodline provides life jackets, and families may bring a properly fitted personal jacket.
Parents must disclose allergies, medications, dietary restrictions, and emergency contacts in the parent packet before departure.
Snacks and bottled water are on board. Parents should pack personal snacks or lunch, especially for dietary needs. Burgers and hot dogs are provided on shark days.
Each participant receives a Bloodline T-shirt on the last day of their group schedule.
These youth excursions are handled by phone so a parent can speak with the crew, confirm group placement, review the parent packet, and discuss allergies or medical notes before payment. Parents must print the packet, fill it out, then send a scan or legible picture to fishingbloodline@gmail.com.