Virginia Beach Sport Fishing Boat - The Mega Bite

Welcome anglers and sportsmen to the Mega Bite sportfishing boat skippered by experienced Virginia Beach fisherman and Captain Keith Harlan. You will find the Mega Bite in her home port of Rudee Inlet at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center.

Welcome aboard the Mega Bite where you can experience fun and exciting fishing in comfort. The Virginia Beach charter boat Mega Bite is a custom 47 foot Buddy Davis, powered by twin 750 horse power turbo diesels. With a cruising speed of 24 knots, this vessel will get you to the strike zone quickly and comfortably. The Mega Bite was built in Wanchese, North Carolina and was designed especially for Mid-Atlantic waters. The salon is equipped with a full galley and all the accoutrements of a fine home. Our boat has two staterooms, two heads, TV, AC/Heat, satellite radio with Bose 301 speakers, CD player, DVD player, Flat Screen HDTV and a plush couch, all for your enjoyment.

Captain Keith operates state-of-the-art electronics up on the bridge, including Furuno Radar, Furuno Fish Finding Sonar, Two VHF Radios, Garmin Chart Plotter, and Northstar Chart Plotter. The Mega Bite has a proven record of raising Large Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Mako, King Mackerel, and other pelagic species.

Safety is an important part of everyday life for the Captain and Mate of the Mega Bite. Captain Keith is certified by the Red Cross to perform CPR/AED and First Aide. Five Fire Extinguishers are strategically placed throughout the Mega Bite and the engine room is equipped with a heat sensitive Fire Boy Automatic System. We also have an Eperb/GPS emergency device that notifies the Coast Guard and enables them to locate our position in the event of an emergency. The Mega Bite is also equipped with a Zodiac 8-man Inflatable Life Raft, and three flare kits.

Mega Bite Sport Fishing

All gear and equipment on board the Mega Bite is top of the line including all cutting edge electronic fishing and safety gear.

• The Mega Bite is a 2002, 47' Buddy Davis.
• She has a 16' beam which means plentry of fishing room and stability on those windy choppy days.
• Two powerful 750 hp Turbo Diesels.
• Cruises at a brisk 24 knots.
• VHF ship to Shore Radios.
• Eperb/GPS emergency device.
• CPR/AED Certified.
• Custom rods and reels.

What To Bring To The Boat

Virginia Beach fishing Captain Keith Harlan and Mega Bite Fishing Charters will supply everything you need to catch fish which will include top brand name rod n reels, fishing tackle, live or artificial baits, and even ice for the fish. We have provided a list of a few things you may want to bring that may make your Virginia Beach fishing trip more comfortable below. In addition to the listed items you may bring, if you also have a pair of boat shoes like Topsiders or Docksiders then you should wear them. Tennis shoes or other soft soled shoes are OK too.

DO NOT wear hard soled shoes such as an old pair of dress shoes, penny loafers, or similar as they leave black scuff marks all over the deck plus there is a real danger of slipping right onto your backside in a split second. Tennis shoes, boat shoes, or flip flops are recommended.

Bring a cooler for food and drinks. Ask your Virginia charter boat Captain how large of a cooler you will need to carry your fish home in.	A sports bag is a good idea to bring for carrying your rain gear, hat, glasses etc and other personal items that you need on a saltwater charter fishing trip.
Bring all your food and drinks. You are welcome to bring beer on the boat. BUT all beer must be in CANS and hard liquor is not permitted.	If you will be fishing in foul or rainy weather then you may want to bring some gear to keep you dry. Not as important on boats with covers and cabins like the Waterman.
Bring sun glasses. Preferrably polarized fishing glasses to lessen the sun's glare that reflects up off the water.	Bring a camera to take snapshots of those big fish you catch or video of the beautiful offshore waters of Virginia.
A hat or ball cap is a good idea, especially for you guys that are getting a bit thin on top. Protect your head from the sun's burning rays.	If you get sea sick or aren't sure if you get sea sick then it is a very wise idea to take your Dramamine before you leave the dock. Nothing can ruin a fishing trip worse than a guy named "RALPH".
Even the Virginia fishing region can get very hot during the summer. Make sure you bring sunscreen, especially if you burn. If you have sunburn then you can't enjoy your Virginia Beach charter fishing trip.	You probably already paid for the trip but you should make sure you have some cash in pocket so you can tip the First Mate. Being Mate on a charter boat is not easy work and these guys deserve every dime they get. Tip them well!