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Daniel Griffee

Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 month ago

Bluefish are starting to show up. Water is moving up, it's around 64-67 right now which will get more fish moving in. Never know what you're goin to catch this time of year while everyone's waiting on bonito!
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago
Bluefish are starting to show up.
Water is moving up, it's around 64-67 right now which will get more fish moving in. Never know what you're goin to catch this time of year while everyone's waiting on bonito!
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Rick P.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 1 month ago

Speckled Trout, Striped Bass and some Redfish. Bluefish have started showing up at Cape and around the inlets. Atlantic Bonito should show up at the ARs anytime now.
Rick Patterson
Rick P. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago
Speckled Trout, Striped Bass and some Redfish. Bluefish have started showing up at Cape and around the inlets. Atlantic Bonito should show up at the ARs anytime now.
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee

Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 2 months ago

Things are getting better
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Things are getting better
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee

Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 months ago

Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago
Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Joe Tunstall

Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago

Black drum, black Sea Bass, tautog and skinny water reds. That's what's up for this month. All areas for sea bass, tautog & black drum less than 60' of water and deeper structure for black drum. Have you done shrimp and squid wing. Sea Bass on 2oz bucktails and black...
Joe Tunstall
Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
Black drum, black Sea Bass, tautog and skinny water reds. That's what's up for this month.
All areas for sea bass, tautog & black drum less than 60' of water and deeper structure for black drum. Have you done shrimp and squid wing. Sea Bass on 2oz bucktails and black drum on 1/2 oz jigheads.
Redfish in the skinny, sightfishing with fly or light tackle. Tact is key.
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Jack Jackson

Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago

We are still seeing an excellent speckled trout bite, but are also having some incredible black drum fishing when the wind allows us to get out to the jetties. Also catching some really nice striped bass on our speckled trout trips.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
We are still seeing an excellent speckled trout bite, but are also having some incredible black drum fishing when the wind allows us to get out to the jetties. Also catching some really nice striped bass on our speckled trout trips.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Joe Tunstall

Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago

NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong! They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months. But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.
Joe Tunstall
Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong!
They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months.
But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.
Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina
Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina
Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina
Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina
Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson

Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago

Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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    Dale was phenomenal. He new the bait and the honey hole. Put us on the fish and sent us home with cleaned dinner. I will absolutely be back and will only go out on the water with him when in the area. 11 out of 10!

    Joseph L. | March 30, 2026

    Trip: Morehead City Inshore/Nearshore

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    Great experience! I'm fairly certain the man speaks fish. They were cold from the recent storm, but Mike knew just where to put us and the moment the sun came up we were on 'em. Cannot speak highly enough of Mike

    Tiffany T. | March 24, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Charter

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    I’m an experienced fisherman who wanted to become better at targeting red drum and trout. Joe not only put me in fish, but taught me things about fishing that area that will help me catch fish on my own for years to come. Highly recommend!

    Casey D. | September 27, 2025

    Trip: NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip

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    Great guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. Keeps putting you where you at least have a good chance of putting one in the boat.

    Donald H. | September 22, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Charter

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    We had the best morning with Justin! He was friendly, engaging, and provided a lot of education on the area, the water, the fish, and fishing. We got to explore many different parts of the river to ensure we had ample opportunities to catch both speckled trout and red drum. We also followed a pod of porpoises, which was a fun diversion. Justin cleaned our fish at the end of our excursion which we took home and prepared that evening for dinner. Delicious fish tacos thanks for Justin's guidance and navigation! We look forward to returning to the area and having Justin take us out for another fabulous adventure.

    Stacy B. | July 9, 2025

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    Jayson M. | June 19, 2025

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    Tina T. | June 7, 2025

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    The trip with Captain Jeffrey and Caitlyn was an A-1 experience. Both were helpful, knowledgeable and worked well together. Overall the only negatives to the trip was wind and tide. Will definitely ask for Jeffrey and Caitlyn again in the future.

    Randy W. | June 1, 2025

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    My mom and I had Captain Daniel and he was so amazing! He made our experience out of this world. We had so much fun and caught quite a few fish. I want to book him again in the future. Words can't describe how unforgettable this experience was. Thank you again 💓

    Amanda R. | May 11, 2025

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