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About Your Guide

Mike Truesdale

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Born and raised in Eastern NC . Medical field for 42 years , while pursuing every species that swims our waters , from the back creeks of the Pamlico , Neuse , Trent , Bay River and acrossed the Sound to the Banks , to nearshore of the Crystal Coast and up the beach to Hatteras , to 120 miles offshore and everything in between . This year will also the 21st consecutive year in a row for me to Captain/Owner fish the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament . I have 3 main vessels to Custom Charter every possibility for way up River to 100 miles offshore and everything in between . I’ve run trips for 35 years . On the side of course , but consistently . 60ish years old but in a 50ish body with a 40ish mentality . No drama , Fun at all times .

About Your Guide

Mike Truesdale

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

785lb Blue Marlin 646lb Bluefin Tuna 72lb Red Drum 71lb Cobia 102lb Wahoo 69lb Mahi 9.6lb Speckled Trout 13.6 Largemouth Bass 202lb Tarpon 10 ounce bluegill 7 ounce pinfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Either fish and shrimp or a Hog

What’s your favorite band?

Maverick City But I sing All types of genres

What’s your favorite movie?

Tombstone

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

785lb Blue Marlin 646lb Bluefin Tuna 72lb Red Drum 71lb Cobia 102lb Wahoo 69lb Mahi 9.6lb Speckled Trout 13.6 Largemouth Bass 202lb Tarpon 10 ounce bluegill 7 ounce pinfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Either fish and shrimp or a Hog

What’s your favorite band?

Maverick City But I sing All types of genres

What’s your favorite movie?

Tombstone

What’s your favorite sports team?

UNC Basketball

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Skellator

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Peace

How did you get started guiding?

Grew up fishing

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m the best of the best when the good Lord chooses . And my personality and adaptability plus experience makes any challenging day into an amazingly satisfying experience . Confident without being cocky .

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