Captain Ian Devlin's Charters

I have more, but here are a few. Comments like these about what I do are flattering and make me proud.

A few pics from this season.

Compliments like these make me proud and happy at what I do.

Mark and Ed from New Hampshire.

Good fun fishing the Tightlined Tournament. This was my first time in it. I guided Jeff and his son Charlie to place in the tournament for prizes.

My strategy was to fish in harbors, coves, creeks, and river mouths around baby Bunker schools to find nice Stripers and Blues. This is a normal pattern for mid-October, and the start of peak Fall fishing. We did also look for Albies, and found one school. But, our opportunity was quick and they never came back up.

When fishing two fly anglers on my boat, I carry a minimum of 6 fly rods. 2 with full floating lines, 2 with full intermediate lines, and 2 with sinking lines. I may carry another rod or two with a full floating line with clear intermediate tip, or another rod or two with different rod tapers to accommodate an angler’s casting style. Or, a lighter rod weight if needed or wanted.

Ready to fish this season.

I want to thank all my clients who have fished with me over the years. This post is dedicated to the young anglers who have fished with me over the last 25+ years. Take a kid fishing! 🎣

I have been monitoring the advent of lithium batteries for the boating world now for the last 5-6 years. Prices are coming down on them now it seems, as some of them were twice the price just a few years ago.

My next purchase on my boat is lithium batteries after using AGM batteries for over 20 years. I will reduce my current three group 31 marine battery setup that each weigh 70lbs and dedicated for my 36V bow mount trolling motor down to just ONE single 36V lithium battery that weighs only 35lbs. I will switch out my 12V AGM cranking battery dedicated to my outboard and electronics that weighs about 50lbs over to a single lithium cranking battery that weighs only 25lbs.

Total weight for AGM batteries: about 260lbs
Total weight for Lithium batteries: about 60lbs
Total weight savings: about 200lbs

Average AGM lifespan on my boat 4-5 years.
Expected lifespan with lithium batteries: 8-12 years

Warranty on lithium batteries: 12 years

Cost of AGM battery system (4 batteries) on my boat at $300-$375 each: $1400+

Cost of lithium battery system (2 batteries) on my boat: $1900 (12 year warranty)

Also, will reduce 4 bank onboard charger down to just 2 bank onboard charger. Further reducing weight.

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