Name: SoundSide Session Charters
Address: New Bern, NC
Price range: $650 - $1500

About Your Guide

Andrew Ward

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Adventurous

Instructional

Quality

Talkative

Beginner Oriented

Welcome to North Carolina's premier mobile inshore fishing experience. The Pamlico Sound system is too massive to fish from a fixed dock, which is why we go exactly where the fish are. Operating out of the New Bern, NC area, Captain Andrew utilizes over 20 years of local knowledge to track the daily bite, tailoring every single trip to the current weather, tides, and seasonal patterns.

About Your Guide

Andrew Ward

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

49” red drum

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

Burgers

What’s your favorite band?

Billy Strings

What’s your favorite movie?

Forrest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

49” red drum

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

Burgers

What’s your favorite band?

Billy Strings

What’s your favorite movie?

Forrest Gump

What’s your favorite sports team?

None!

What’s your drink of choice?

Margarita

What was your last halloween costume?

I have no idea

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A bigger boat!

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing and hunting my whole life helped me develop a strong passion to pursue a career in the outdoors. Also had some help from a local legend.

What makes you different from other guides?

While most guides are in it for the money, I do this because I can’t see myself doing anything else for the rest of my life.

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Speckled Trout And Red Drum Trip

NEW Aurora, NC 1 - 6 People 6 - 8 Hours From $650

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

This trip is a 6-8 hour fishing trip that could take place at various places across the vast pamlico sound. We will be fishing from a 21 ft skeeter bay boat that can handle chop while getting in very shallow water. There is no mate. It’s just the captain and 3 guests.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks for the day. You can bring a small cooler for your snacks and also bring a cooler if you plan on taking home some fish.

I stay on the fish, but if there is somewhere you would specifically like to fish do not hesitate to ask and I will try my best to accommodate you.

We will be primarily fishing artificial lures, and depending on the time of year we will be chasing speckled trout, red drum, striped bass, and flounder.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Speckled Trout And Red Drum Trip

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewell, power pole, comfortable seating, ice for fish.