Eat Em Up Charters Crew
Captain Lynn Clarridge (Retired)
Captain Lynn started this business in 1993. He has fished on Lake Erie for over 40 years and retired in 2014. "The Old Man" is still out First Mating as well as helping clean fish.
Captain Mark Clarridge
Eat Em Up II
• USCG – OUPV Licensed Captain
• Ohio Licensed Guide
• Member of Maritime Consortium
• CPR/First Aid Trained
Captain Jon Hershberger
Eat Em Up III
• U.S.C.G – OUPV, Masters (50 tons), Towing Endorsement Licensed Captain
• Ohio Licensed Guide
• Member of Maritime Consortium
• CPR/First Aid Trained
Captain Brian Lin
Eat Em Up 4
• USCG – OUPV Licensed Captain
• Ohio Licensed Guide
• Member of Maritime Consortium
• CPR/First Aid Trained
The Boats
Eat Em Up Charters has 4 boats that we use. All boats have state of the art electronics, top of the line fishing gear, all required safety gear, first aid kits, and marine radios.
30' Sportcraft Hard Top
Captain Mark's main boat is the 30' Sportcraft. This vessel accommodates up to 6 passengers and 2 crew members. There is plenty of fishing space as well as a head (restroom) onboard.
Starcraft STX 2050
Captain Brian's main boat is this 21' tournament style deep v. Powered by a Mercury 225 Pro XS, a Mercury 9.9 Pro Kicker, as well as a 112 pound Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor.
Lund Alaskan
Captain Mark's second boat is a 20' Lund Alaskan powered by a reliable Honda engine. This is a great option earlier in the year before the big boat is put in the water.
ProLine Center Console
Captain Jon's main boat is a 20' Center Console powered by a reliable Honda engine. It is set up for casting and jigging trips, but is outfitted with Cisco rod holders and Cannon downriggers for trolling trips as well.