About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain Judson and get ready to hunt the predators of the ocean in this exciting fishing adventure!

Sand Tigers are found off the coast of North Carolina all year long and can grow up to 12 feet, so be ready to do some serious reeling! These beasts come out of the womb already 4 feet long and like to linger around wrecks and live-bottom habitats. Sporting small fins, pointed snouts and jagged teeth, Sand Tiger Sharks have menacing looks but are usually docile around humans, so no need to be intimidated!

On this 4, 6, or 8-hour trip, Captain Judson will take you from Ogden to the nearshore waters off the coast of North Carolina where you'll be going after monstrous Tiger Sharks. You'll be using a couple of different methods to catch these big fish including light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling. Whichever method, Captain Judson knows the waters and will get you properly set up for some bites!

You'll be fishing aboard a 17’ Maverick skiff boat with a capacity for 6 people. Equipped with a 125 HP Yamaha engine, this boat is maneuverable and will get you to even hard to reach spots in the inshore and nearshore areas. This vessel comes with a trolling motor, elevated casting platforms, a push-pole and a power-pole to let you get those perfect casts!

Captain Judson will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Cold waters and a cooler full of ice will be on board with enough room to store your own food and drinks. All you need to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Even if the weather does not show rain, a rain jacket is recommended. Come aboard and Captain Judson will make sure you get some picture-worthy fish!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 10 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$650.00	$850.00
2 People	$550.00	$650.00	$850.00
3 People	$600.00	$700.00	$900.00
4 People	$650.00	$750.00	$950.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Judson B.

Independent Guide 44 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Judson B.

Independent Guide 44 years of exp.

A fisherman since he was just a few years old, Captain Judson developed his love for being on the water with his dad at Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

In his early days, Captain Judson began fly fishing the streams and rivers of the North Carolina Mountains as well as the inshore and nearshore waters of Topsail Beach.

In middle school when his grandfather gifted Judson his first fly tying vice, he started tying his own flies and building his own lures. After college, Captain Judson decided to follow his passion and pursued a full-time career in guiding fishing trips.

Captain Judson’s love for fishing has taken him around the world and he has had the opportunity to guide in incredible places including Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Louisiana, Virginia, Tennessee, and the Florida Keys. Now he focuses his time on his three favorite fisheries: North Carolina, Louisiana, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Although his passion for fishing runs strong, Captain Judson says his favorite part about being a guide is the relationships he has built on the water with his clients of all walks of life.

Start Location & Lodging Options

Wilmington, North Carolina

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Maverick
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 17'

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 10 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Tiger Shark

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Dwight

Verified Review

May 20

Dwight

Verified Review

May 20

My brother and I had a terrific fishing experience with Judd in mid-May. Great equipment, personable and clear communication - plus Judd's experience and judgement made the whole trip a relaxing and fun time all around for our early season exploration of inshore fishing opportunities now that we both live much closer together. We enjoyed a variety of fishing techniques - Judd knows a lot about fish and where to find them as well as when to go looking. Our inexperience showed, but Judd coaches well - patiently - until we got to connecting regularly with especially the many speckled trout opportunities. Sight-fishing for redfish, which Judd expertly located, was also new for us - we had a blast and definitely hope to try again! Kudos and thanks for the quality of this trip, Judd!

Trip: Speckled Trout Fishing Trip