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Charter Rates Offshore/Gulfstream-Full Day $1450
all licenses, bait, ice and tackle included $500 deposit is due within 10 days of making a reservation Due to uncertain fuel costs, rates subject to change To check availability and book online, click here for the Bookings Calendar.
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We’ve
assembled some of our most frequently asked questions regarding our charter
trips. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, please
contact us through email or give us a call at 252-995-3035. We’ll
be happy to assist you – and if we don’t have the answer,
we’ll make one up!
Q: What do we need to bring with us on a fishing trip?
A: Food and beverages, suntan lotion and sunscreen (preferably lotion, not
oil), sunglasses (polarized lenses if possible), cameras and plenty of film.
Your captain furnishes all bait and tackle.
Q: May I bring an observer along as an extra person?
A: No, US Coast Guard regulations limit the number of passengers to no more
than 6 people whether they are fishing or not.
Q: Will you guarantee that we’ll catch fish?
A: If there was a guarantee they’d call it "catching" not
"fishing"! Our Captain and Mates are trained professionals.
Sportfishing is not their hobby, it is their chosen profession. Whilewe
constantly produce fine catches there are never any guarantees in fishing.
However, the waters off the Carolina coast are famous for their bountiful
catches. Chances are you’ll catch fish.
Q: What happens to the fish we catch?
A: All fish caught on a charter are the property of the charter*, that's you,
you get to keep the fish. However, we must comply with all rules and
regulations of the NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service). Specific size, bag
limits and release regulations apply according to the various species.
*The one exception is Bluefin Tuna when the General Catagory is Open.
Q: Are fish cleaning services available?
A: Yes, experienced fish cleaners are available to clean and bag your catch
upon your return to the dock. The boys will clean your fish for a minimal fee.
Q: If I catch a trophy fish, how do I make arrangements to mount it?
A: Captain Jay can take care of ordering a mount for you. In the event that you
catch a billfish (blue marlin, white marlin, spearfish or sailfish) we
encourage you to release the fish. It is still possible to have a mount ordered
of your trophy. Have your captain estimate the size of your fish; they are all
experienced with the procedure.
Q: What is a customary tip for the Mate?
A: Mates depend on tips to augment their income. As a general rule, tip like
you would in a restaurant – 15% to 20% of the charter price, more or less
depending on the service.
Q: What will we be fishing for?
A: Many species of fish reside off our coast at different times of the year.
Check the what we catch page for a rundown on
what’s biting when.
Q: Do we need a fishing permit?
A: Nope.
Q: Can we buy beer the morning of our trip?
A: North Carolina law prohibits the sale of alcohol before 10:00 AM daily and
Noon on Sundays. Buy your refreshments the night before your trip (before
Midnight!).
All Bait, Ice and Tackle furnished
It is customary to tip the mate 15 - 20%
$500 deposit is due within 10 days of making a reservation.
Trip may be cancelled at the discretion of the Captain due to inclement weather. Every effort will be made to inform parties traveling to fish with us of possible bad weather. Party is expected to be at the dock ready to fish, unless otherwise notified. Trips must be cancelled prior to two weeks of fish date in order to receive deposit refund, otherwise trip will be rescheduled. If possible provide Captain Jay with a local phone number. Cancellations due to weather will be rescheduled or receive a full refund