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Eider Pro operates from East Machias with Captain Rod Merritt, a USCG-licensed captain and registered Maine guide who's spent 45+ years navigating and hunting the Maine coast and beyond. His operation focuses exclusively on sea duck hunting with boats built specifically for Atlantic conditions.

The centerpiece is a 32' Duckwater Ocean Series—the world's largest Duckwater boat ever built—powered by a 450 hp Yamaha 4-stroke with a 70-gallon fuel tank. It features a removable blind that hunts in three positions and has enough room for six hunters plus gear. The boat comes equipped with a crane to deploy two-man layout boats for hunters who want closer action.

They also run a 21' Star Craft with a quiet 115 Yamaha 4-stroke, customized for waterfowl hunting. For backwater stalks targeting specific species, they have Old Town Kayaks—silent and effective for selective hunting.

Hunt Type	Experience
Big Boat Hunt	Comfortable, roomy hunt in the 32' Duckwater. Social experience, ideal for groups
Layout Hunt	Two-man boats deployed from the big boat. Safe, partnered hunting with an exciting close-range approach
Ledge Hunt	Dropped on a ledge to hunt over decoys. Hunters stay in radio contact with the guide boat
Kayak Hunt	Silent stalking for specific duck species

All hunts include guide retrieval of birds. Guides maintain VHF radio contact during layout and ledge hunts for safety and coordination.

Even with the most advanced sea duck boat available, the North Atlantic—home to some of the world's largest tides—dictates operations. On days when open ocean hunting is unsafe or impossible, Eider Pro pivots to puddle duck hunting, including the challenging black duck during season.

The 3-day guided sea duck hunt runs $2,800 and includes: - Three days of guided hunting - Lodging - All meals: lobster dinner, homemade blueberry and raspberry pies, fresh seafood (crabmeat, haddock), fresh salads and vegetables - Bagged lunches for hunting days - Hunts scheduled Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday

Non-refundable $800 deposit required. Custom hunt packages available—call for pricing.

•Contact: (207) 598-8511 | 215 Scotts Hill Road, East Machias, ME 04630