About Your Guide

Joey Van Dyke

Independent Guide 39 years of exp.

Laid-back

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Joey Van Dyke

Independent Guide 39 years of exp.

Captain Joey is much more than your average charter operator. He's been fishing the waters off of North Carolina for his entire life, ever since he caught his first fish on Claytor Lake with his dad and grandfather at age four. From then, he was hooked! Captain Joey got his first taste of offshore fishing as a mate on a fishing boat at age 15, catching tuna, billfish, bottomfish, and more out of the Oregon Inlet. In his spare time, he could always be found fishing with a family friend, a surf fishing guide, catching drum and spanish mackerel in the surf off Hatteras Island. He also frequently fished for speckled trout and flounder in the Pamlico Sound. In short, if it swims, Captain Joey has probably hooked it.

At 18, Joey started mating on charter boats out of Hatteras Inlet and began his dream of offshore fishing for a living, which he has done very successfully since.

In addition, Captain Joey has a degree in aquaculture and agricultural science, so you can trust that his knowledge more than matches his personal expertise. He prides himself in knowing and learning all he can about fish. He studies their habitats, feeding habits, growth cycles, and life cycles.

He’s always seeking new ideas and techniques to catch fish and has always been eager to learn from those who are willing to share their knowledge. It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks! With Joey’s vast knowledge of the history of fishing coupled with his in-depth understanding of new fishing techniques, you are sure to have one of the most exciting, entertaining, and educational fishing trips of your life! Capt. Joey is eager to share his knowledge and fishing experiences with all his customers. He loves helping others become better anglers. If you’re looking to learn about fishing or to fill your freezer (or both), Capt. Joey will work hard to ensure your trip is successful.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

22 1/2 ft tiger shark

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

Cobia or red drum

Whats your favorite band?

Any bluegrass

Whats your drink of choice?

Coffee and water

How did you get started guiding?

I've always enjoyed the outdoors and when I was 15 I got my first job working on offshore charter boats and have been hooked ever since

What makes you different from other guides?

My years of experience since 1985 fishing inshore and offshore

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

22 1/2 ft tiger shark

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

Cobia or red drum

Whats your favorite band?

Any bluegrass

Whats your drink of choice?

Coffee and water

How did you get started guiding?

I've always enjoyed the outdoors and when I was 15 I got my first job working on offshore charter boats and have been hooked ever since

What makes you different from other guides?

My years of experience since 1985 fishing inshore and offshore

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Inshore Fishing in Frisco

Outer Banks Inshore Adventure

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27 ft 1 - 6 People From $500

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5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $550

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Recent Reviews of Outer Banks Fishing Charters

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based on 5 reviews

Jeremiah

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Great time my boys are a lot 6, 7, and 9 he did it with a smile. Thank you for a great time.

Jeremiah

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Great time my boys are a lot 6, 7, and 9 he did it with a smile. Thank you for a great time.

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Jeffrey

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Had a great time. Joey was very knowledgeable on fishing the outer banks. We had a great time. Would 100% recommend him to anyone

Jeffrey

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Had a great time. Joey was very knowledgeable on fishing the outer banks. We had a great time. Would 100% recommend him to anyone

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Jenni

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We had a great time inshore fishing. Joey kept moving us to different locations to find fish as well as communicating with other boats out fishing to know where to go. Everyone had a great time!

Jenni

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We had a great time inshore fishing. Joey kept moving us to different locations to find fish as well as communicating with other boats out fishing to know where to go. Everyone had a great time!

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