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Spring is coming to Rudee Inlet !!! High Hopes renovations are close to completion with all new EZ2CY curtains under construction . We engerly await the chance to earn your business again this year ! #letthebattlebegin #pennreels #vabeachfishingcenter #greentophuntfish

40 years & counting ,, top reels are 78-1979 , lower 2019 ,,,, why we rely on PENN !!!! Life’s Short -Fish Hard !!! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #roffs #croswaitcustomcomposites

New look for the future . We removed the tower & S&S Marine fabricated new service rails & supports in place for a “ factory “ look . 2019 is shaping up to be an awesome year , looking forward to taking your special group out fir fishing trips , or any EVENT you have here in VA BEACH ! Life’s Short - Fish Hard ! #s&smarine #cobbsmarina #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

High Hopes boatyard update : I take this time of the year ( behind the scenes ) for preventative maintenance. We replaced the propellor shaft CUTLASS bearings ( on the board ) . This will ensure a continued smooth ride & a sweet “hum” for offshore fishing . Propellers are in the shop being checked out & progress is moving well . Start planning your summer trips ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #cobbsmarina

Hauled up in dry dock for Coast Guard hull inspection . This hull is inspected every other year , & boat hauled every year ! Making preparations for 2019 ! Looking forward for FISHING !!! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish !!!

Very grateful for the year we enjoyed 2018 . Happy new year to all of you ,, can’t wait to use these incredible new reels offshore ! I hope to have a chance to earn your business in 2019 !#pennreels #berkleyfishing #roffs #greentophuntfish #crosswaitecomposites

We are grateful to all of you that we were able to take fishing this year . We hope to have the chance to earn your business next year , & that YOUR holiday season is blessed ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #crosswaitcustomcomposites #roffs

Shutting down new cold plate that I replaced last spring to clean out fish box . This system is incredible , these buckets are salt water frozen solid ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

Small renovations & scheduled maintenance going on this week on the HIGH HOPES ,,, looking forward to the future ,,,, beautiful sunset in Rudee Inlet today #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

Grateful to all you guys n gals we had the privilege of taking fishing last summer ,,, Hope your day is blessed ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

High Hopes ,,,, this time of year everything under the hood is inspected & we begin preventive maintenance . These are the main engines heat exchanger cores , made to be removed & professionally cleaned & tested to keep proper cooling of our engines . 75% of engine failures are a result of a failure of cooling systems . We recycle the anti freeze to go green on environmental issues ! Stay cool 😎 !!!! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

Mid November , 2018 ,,,, beginning preventative maintenance programs under the hood on motors , cleaning go heat exchanger cores that keep the motors cool during hot summer months & looking for anything that needs attention. We have enjoyed a wonderful year this year & look forward to the future . ( This was a summer sunrise ) will keep posting updates 😎 #pennreels #greentophuntfish #berkleyfishing

Oct 26 ,,,, right before the storm ,,, we caught False Albacore & released a Black Tip Shark ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

These fish are still here ! Would love to get another opportunity during the mild weather before winter arrives !#pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

Oct 8 , Little late start this morning ,,, saw one white marlin we didn’t get , but had some beautiful dolphin for fish tacos 🌮 for the gang ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #roffs

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All trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Please give us a call to book your next great adventure or special event aboard the High Hopes! Please do not hesitate to call Capt. Wright to check on availability. Please leave a message if there is no answer and he will get back to you as soon as he gets back to the docks!

If you are a walk-on please call the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at 757-491-8000. They are the only facility capable of successfully putting together walk-ons!

Cell: 757-286-3842

Contact us

Conveniently located at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet, off the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
200 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

757-286-3842

Booking & Cancellations

Fishing trips are booked on a first come, first served basis. We require a credit card number to reserve your trip; however, you may decide how you wish to pay on the day of the trip. You may cancel your trip up to TWO weeks prior of your trip date without penalty. After you are within the two week period, your trip is confirmed. Should you choose to cancel or do not show up, 50% of your total trip cost will be charged to the card on file. In cases of inclement weather, the decision to leave the dock is at the SOLE discretion of Captain Dave. If your trip is cancelled you will NOT be responsible for any payment of the trip. However, please remember this decision is up to Captain Dave & is made with both the safety of all passengers & the boat in mind.

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