This is a 8-9-hour trip that will have us anywhere from 20-30 miles offshore working depths from 180-350 foot. The primary targets will change depending on the season and your desires, but Tilefish, Seabass, Kingfish, Amberjack are the main targets with some suprises always lurking down there. This will have you doing the fishing, we will be fishing dead bait, live bait as well as jigging. This is a fun trip, you get to sleep in a little later and be back home in time for an afternoon siesta before frying up those tasty bottom fish you just caught.
...Read MoreCaptain John Abel is USCG licensed with over 29 years charter experience and has adventurously fished from the African Coast to the various Alaskan seas, and just about every lake, river and ocean in between. He started deck-handing out on Lakes Erie and Ontario at the age of 9 with his father, learning to charter everything from walleye and yellow perch on Lake Erie to Kings, Steelhead and Coho on Lake Ontario. Joining the Coast Guard out of high school and expanding his knowledge, he began fishing commercially on the Chesapeake Bay and deck-handing out of Virginia Beach. During this time, he also took the opportunity to spend 5 months off the coast of Africa catching Marlin, Tuna and everything else the sea is home to. This experience fishing various places and learning techniques, tips and tricks put him on the fast track to being one of the best. He ventured out on his own in 2013, building a reputation as one of the best captains on Kodiak Island, AK. After 7 solid seasons chasing massive halibut, salmon and lingcod, the opportunity came to move back to the East Coast and to fulfill a burning desire to run with the best, chasing the monsters of the deep blue. Captain John eats, sleeps, and breathes fishing and has a knack for finding fish when no one else can. A day on the water with him is sure to be safe, fun, and exciting—no matter where you are on the open sea.
1100 South Bay Club Drive, Manteo, NC, USA
Water Type
Offshore, Nearshore
Skill Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Fish Cleaning
This guide will clean your catch for you.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Boat Restroom
Available
Air Conditioning
This boat has air conditioning.
Live Bait
Yes, Included
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Lunch
No meal provided.
Provided
Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle, Fighting Chair
At an Additional Rate
No added costs.
Recommended Packing
Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen, Camera
Required Items
Nothing additional needed.
Payment & Tipping
After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a customary tip (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Yes, cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.
To check pricing, please select duration and group size.
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Austin C.
·May 29, 2021
·Fishing
Captain John does an amazing job of puting you on the fish. He is motivated and loves what he does. Trolling was slow on our trip so he took us where we could get some action and meat. It was an awesome day on the water and he and his ...Read More
Nicholas B.
·August 12, 2020
·Fishing
Overall awesome day with captain John and Eddy fishing for amberjack! We caught our live bait before heading about 20 miles offshore to where the magic happened. I had never experienced anything like it being from PA fishing streams. The amberjack bit often and fought hard. After blowing through ...Read More
Jeff M.
·August 15, 2020
·Fishing
I took my son on the all day trip. We stopped and fished for tile fish on the way out, and then headed further out forMarlin. We had 2 Marlin hits but were not able to land them. Both my son and I had a great day, and I recommend ...Read More