

WELCOME TO THE STRUGGLE IS REEL CHARTERS
Committed to Excellence
Maine’s premier inshore & offshore charter experience
Captains Chris Cobbett & Dylan Cobbett
OUR STRIPER AND SHARK TRIPS ARE BOOKING FAST — JUNE 1 – SEPT 30 🦈
Choose Your Adventure
Aboard the FV The Struggle is Reel, we offer trips for every type of angler — from families discovering Maine’s lobstering tradition to seasoned anglers chasing 200-lb sharks offshore.
🦞 LOBSTER TOUR & MACKEREL · Family Favorite
Discover Maine’s rich lobstering tradition and catch mackerel along the way. Perfect for all ages and skill levels — no experience necessary.
$350 · 2.5 Hours · All Season
🎣 STRIPED BASS ·
Challenge yourself against Maine’s most prized inshore game fish. These adrenaline-pumping trips are available Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.
$575 · 4 Hours ·
🐟 HADDOCK · Keep What You Catch
Early-season weekend trips in summer with non-stop action on some of the best eating fish in the North Atlantic. What you catch, you keep.
$750 · 6 Hours ·
🦈 SHARK FISHING · Our Specialty — Book Early!
This is what we live for. We average several sharks per trip, with many tipping the scales at 200–300 lbs. Big game fishing doesn’t get more accessible — or more unforgettable — than this. Limited weekend slots available July through September.
$1,250 · 6 Hours · Offshore
📅 July 1 – Sept 30 · Weekends Only
🐋 BLUEFIN TUNA · Limited Availability
We offer a select number of tuna trips each summer, licensed for both recreational and commercial-sized fish. These spots go fast — don’t wait.
$1,350 · 8 Hours · Summer
WHY FISH WITH US
⚓ Expert Captains
Captains Chris and Dylan Cobbett bring local knowledge and genuine passion to every trip on the water.
📍 Local Knowledge
We fish Maine waters every season. We know the spots, the tides, and what’s biting — and when.
🎯 All Skill Levels
From first-time anglers to seasoned pros, we tailor every trip to make sure you have the best experience possible.
🏆 Big Game Access
Few Maine charters specialize in shark and tuna. We do — with the gear, experience, and success rate to prove it.
GET IN TOUCH
TO BOOK with The Struggle is Reel Charters, send an email or give us a call. Please leave contract info and what type of trip you are looking for.
Saco, ME, USA
5633403887

