Name: BreakDay Charters
Address: Atlantic Beach, NC
Price range: $550 - $4200
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Justin Ragsdale

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Comfortable

If you ever needed a key to the amazing waters off of Atlantic Beach, NC, then Captain Justin is your man. Not only is he an experienced guide and a top-quality angler who will put you on the fish and help you land 'em, but he'll also go above and beyond to show you the natural beauty of this environment. He loves being on the water, and truly appreciates it, from the sunrises to the pelicans to the jumping dolphins. In his words, his goal is "full immersion for the ultimate angling experience."

About Your Guide

Justin Ragsdale

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

600 lb Bluefin Tuna

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

Venison Enchiladas

Whats your favorite band?

What ever is playing while we are slaying!

Whats your favorite movie?

Can’t catch em on the couch!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

600 lb Bluefin Tuna

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

Venison Enchiladas

Whats your favorite band?

What ever is playing while we are slaying!

Whats your favorite movie?

Can’t catch em on the couch!

Whats your favorite sports team?

Can’t catch em on the couch!

Whats your drink of choice?

Diet Dew

What was your last halloween costume?

I dont know if it counts, but I wear your mom out every Halloween.

How did you get started guiding?

Quit a job and stepped off a financial cliff!

What makes you different from other guides?

Try me, you’ll see.

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BreakDay Charters Trips

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Inshore, Nearshore, Eco Tour in Newport

Crystal Coast Inshore Trip - 22'

100% (7) Guided by Justin

22 ft 1 - 10 People From $550

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Newport

Inshore/Nearshore - 30' Contender

100% (7) Guided by Justin

30 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

Deep Sea Fishing in Newport

Offshore - 30' Contender

100% (7) Guided by Justin

30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,700

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Atlantic Beach

Bluefin On The Surf

100% (7) Guided by Justin

30 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,300

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Recent Reviews of BreakDay Charters

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Stacy

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Stacy

Verified Review

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.

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Kevin

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Great - enjoyed every minute.

Kevin

Verified Review

Great - enjoyed every minute.

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

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Recent Fishing Reports

Early April 2026

Here on the Crystal Coast spring has sprung in the ocean. The Bonita are finally arriving along the beaches and we will chase these sushi grade speedsters casting metal, trolling spoons, and live baiting. The Chopper Bluefish are on the shoals and smashing topwater. And some jumbo False Albacore up to 25lbs are in the mix. Seabass fishing is solid in 80 to 100ft and the vermillion snapper, triggerfish are joining them. Great time of the year and it will only get better in the coming weeks as cobia and Spanish Mackerel arrive.

Early July 2025

Late February 2025

It's Black Seabass time of the year. A great spring break option. Lots of action and good eats too! And if the ocean doesn't cooperate weather wise, chasing tasty sea mullet can be a backup.