Talon Sportfishing offers versatile fishing charters out of Virginia Beach, led by Captain Dave Jamison aboard a pristine 36-foot Palm Beach Sportfishing boat powered by dual 330 HP Cummins engines, getting guests to the fishing grounds quickly to maximize time with a rod in hand. The boat meets guests at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center fuel dock at 200 Winston Salem Avenue.

Captain Dave is a lifelong angler who works closely with each group beforehand to understand their expectations and skill level, tailoring every trip so no two outings look the same. Nearshore and inshore trips are especially popular with groups bringing young anglers, targeting fun, hard-fighting species like bluefish, Spanish mackerel, and flounder. For more serious anglers, options include sight fishing for cobia, trolling for kingfish, and dropping for sea bass throughout the season, plus deep sea and offshore trips running May through October targeting Cobia, Flounder, Red Drum, Taylor Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel. With room for up to 6 people, the Talon also hosts private dolphin and whale watching tours (in season), bachelor/bachelorette parties, company trips, family outings, and burials at sea.

Every charter includes a licensed captain and first mate, bait and tackle, rods and reels, and ice with an onboard cooler for the catch. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted for a 3% service charge, with a valid credit card required to reserve (guests aren’t charged until the day of the trip). Cancellations must be made 48 hours ahead; no-show or no-call cancellations are charged the full trip price. A 15-20% tip for the mate is customary, since mates work for tips.

Guest reviews consistently praise Captain Dave and his crew for a clean, well-maintained boat, friendly and knowledgeable mates, and successful trips putting guests on a wide variety of fish, including notable cobia catches up to 45 lbs.

For anglers looking for a versatile, family-friendly or serious fishing charter out of Virginia Beach, Talon Sportfishing offers a well-reviewed operation with Captain Dave Jamison aboard a fast, comfortable 36-foot sportfisher.