Conservationist October 2026

Our speaker for October is Rex Barmby of Rock On Charter Fishing.

Rex will talk to us about fly fishing the Chesapeake Bay and the Orvis Chesapeake Bay Fly-Fishing School in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

Rex has been fishing and hunting since he could hold a rod or shoot a gun or bow. His grandfather was a bass fishing guide on Lake Anna, VA, and was a founding member of the Potomac Bassmasters Club. Laura, his mother, still fishes with the custom rawhide rod that Rex’s grandfather had made for her when she was 10. You might say fishing is in his DNA.

Rex has a great knowledge of both offshore and inshore fishing. He has competed in tournaments on both the ocean and the Bay. He brings experience and knowledge of offshore fishing to the Bay, chasing trophy fish. Rex has a 7-year-old son and loves to take kids fishing and work with folks new to the sport of fishing.

Rock On Charters is based on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Founded and guided by Capt. Scott Barmby, they specialize in fly fishing and light tackle charters for striped bass, redfish, and other Chesapeake Bay species.

Operating mainly out of Chesapeake Beach and Solomons Island, Maryland, Rock On’s trips are designed for anglers of all experience levels — from first timers and families to seasoned fly anglers looking to sharpen their skills. Rock On also operates and supports Orvis-affiliated fly-fishing schools, including the Orvis Chesapeake Bay Fly-Fishing School and the Orvis Hill Country Trout Fly-Fishing School.