Geno's
Holiday Charters
Captain Gene Patena

Enjoy Lake Erie Fishing at It's Finest
Walleye * Bass * Perch

Come as Guests & Leave as Friends...

419-625-4366
 or
 419-271-4366 cell

Email: gpatena839@aol.com
839 Curran St.  Sandusky, OH  44870

About the Boat
Map and Directions
Charter Policy
Why Book a Charter
Suggested Items To Bring
Fishing Charter Rates
 

Hi, my name is Capt. Gene Patena:

Everyone calls me Geno.  Let me be your guide to fun-in-the sun on Lake Erie's shimmering waters and offer you a chance to match wits with Ohio's famous game fish.  I want to hear you yell  "GET THE NET", "GET THE NET" over and over again.  My associates and I will make every effort to make your day enjoyable and successful; whether it's relaxing on Lake Erie or enjoying action packed fishing.  Each trip is tailored to meet your needs and fishing experience.  I make it a point to go the extra mile!  So, give me a call.

Captain's Credentials

• Fishing western Lake Erie for over 35 years.

• U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain (100 gross tons master)

• Ohio Licensed Fishing Guide

• Fully Insured

• Member of the Sandusky Charter Boat Association

• Member National Association of Charter Boat Captains

About the Boat - Reel Time
Custom made 30' Cherokee Hardtop, Great Lakes Charters Edition with a 11 1/2' beam.  Twin fuel injected 300 HP engines with speeds to 50 MPH.  U.S.C.G. documented vessel.

• Three VHF marine radios
• Color fish locator
• GPS w/chart plotter
• Computer navigation
• Auto pilot
• Radio direction finder
• Cell phone
• AM/FM cassette stereo system
• Dinette table
• Swim platform
• Refrigerator
• Private toilet facilities

30' Cherokee "Reel Time"
 

Map & Directions

Reel Time is docked in a boat house at the end of Curran Street.  The number on the door is 839.

We're just 5 minutes from the famous Cedar Point Amusement Park.  Many of our customers fish a half day, then enjoy Cedar Point in the afternoon/evening. 

  Charter Policy

• Charters are full day 8 hours dock-to-dock. Trips may be extended.
• A $ 50.00 deposit is required for reservations.  Payment may be made by cash or check.  Checks payable to Capt. Gene Patena.
• Cancellations made 14 days in advance will receive a full refund.  Cancellations due to weather conditions or any other reason is at the captains discretion.  In such an event another date will be offered or a full deposit refund may be given.
• Charter confirmation notices will be forwarded to the person scheduling the charter.
• Illegal drugs of any quantity are not permitted onboard.
• Flexible departure times to fit your schedule
   

Trolling catch off Huron, OH in Late September

 

Why book a charter?

A person can charter several times a year for a fraction of the cost of maintaining and outfitting a big water boat!  Fishing with an experienced captain puts you where the fish are with the most sophisticated equipment and the maximum of safety.  No worries, just sit back relax and catch fish.