Meet the Captain

20+ years on the James River & Chesapeake. One mission: put you on fish.

Captain Styler, owner and head guide of Slabtown Fishing Charters

Experience

20+ Yrs

USCG Licensed Captain
20+ Years Guiding
CPR & First Aid Certified
James River Native

Owner & Head Guide, Slabtown Fishing Charters

Captain Styler

Captain Styler grew up on the banks of the James River, fishing before he could read. What started as early-morning trips with his father turned into a lifelong obsession — and eventually, a career. He earned his USCG Captain's License over a year ago but has been taking friends and family boating for over 20+ years.

He knows these waters the way most people know their own backyard. The tidal creeks, the grass flats, demanding rivers — he's fished them all in every season, every tide, and every wind direction. When conditions are tough, that experience is the difference between a slow day and a box full of fish.

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned angler, Captain Styler will put you in the right spot, rig you up right, and make sure you leave with a story worth telling.

The Vessel

The Slabtown Skiff

We run a purpose-built inshore skiff — shallow enough to get into the grass, fast enough to cover water, and rigged with everything you need for a serious day of fishing.

The Slabtown Skiff — our inshore charter vessel

Length

22 ft

Capacity

6 anglers

Engine

150 HP Honda

Draft

12 inches

Electronics

Garmin chartplotter + fish finder

Safety

Full USCG safety kit

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