Catfish/Hybrid Hunting

NEW Denver, NC 1 - 6 People 6 Hours From $325 Trip #9485
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

These trips are primarily for blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel cats The cat trips generally start in mid March and run thru mid October. In the fall and winter, we primarily target hybrid stripers from mid October thru February. All trips are on a 22 foot dual console Sea Hunt Deep V boat, with windshield and bimini top and electric trolling motor. In the summer we generally start at first light and go about...

About Your Trip

These trips are primarily for blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel cats The cat trips generally start in mid March and run thru mid October. In the fall and winter, we primarily target hybrid stripers from mid October thru February. All trips are on a 22 foot dual console Sea Hunt Deep V boat, with windshield and bimini top and electric trolling motor. In the summer we generally start at first light and go about 5 hours, but we can fish shorter or longer as needed. I only do one trip per day, so there is no hustling to get folks off the boat so I can pickup another group.

I provide all bait and tackle. You just bring your license, snacks/lunch and drinks and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Most of the time we are slow trolling with multiple lines and planer boards to create a wide bait spread. Occasionally, we will spot lock the boat and downline baits to the fish. It just depends on what we are seeing on the sonar. The boat seats three fairly easily. Some times of the year we can fish more, but it's hard to keep from falling over each other when it gets busy.

Most of the trips involve cut or live bait on Santee Cooper rigs. Hybrid fishing often uses Alabama and tandem rigs fished at a much higher speed, or jigging and casting as we find moving schools of fish.
Amenities

Water Type

Lake

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.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

6 Hours
1 Person
$325.00
2 People
$325.00
3 People
$375.00
4 People (Second Boat)
$650.00
5 People (Second Boat)
$750.00
6 People (Second Boat)
$750.00
Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Bill W.

Independent Guide
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Laid-back
Quantity
Grew up catfishing in western Kansas, doing trotlines and limb lines on what little water we had back then. We I moved to NC in 2010, I hooked up with a guide who specialized in slow trolling for catfish. The more I did it, the more i LOVED it (even though I had never heard of such a thing before) I've been guiding for 7 years now, and the best thing for me is taking...

About Your Guide

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Bill W.

Independent Guide
Grew up catfishing in western Kansas, doing trotlines and limb lines on what little water we had back then. We I moved to NC in 2010, I hooked up with a guide who specialized in slow trolling for catfish. The more I did it, the more i LOVED it (even though I had never heard of such a thing before)

I've been guiding for 7 years now, and the best thing for me is taking someone out who has never caught a catfish and then seeing the look on their face when the cat starts peeling drag!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Biggest catfish? I several over 60, a 50 several 40s and bunches of 30s.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
smoked chicken thighs

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Biggest catfish? I several over 60, a 50 several 40s and bunches of 30s.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
smoked chicken thighs
What’s your favorite band?
Weird Al Yankovich
What’s your favorite movie?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
What’s your favorite sports team?
KC Chiefs
What’s your drink of choice?
Moscow Mules
What was your last halloween costume?
I have no idea....its been that long.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
More fishing gear!!
How did you get started guiding?
Was catching some nice batches of catfish, and loved taking friends out. Everyone started saying "You ought to be a guide"...so...it happened.
What makes you different from other guides?
It's all about having fun, and I love teaching people how I fish and swapping fish tales between bites.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Denver, North Carolina
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Year Built
2007
Boat Length
22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Year Built
2007
Boat Length
22'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
The boat has a large livewell. While it does not have a dedicated bathroom, I have 5 gallon bucket with a toilet seat, and there is a reasonably large console that someone could climb into in a pinch to use the bucket. Boys do what boys do overboard. Many of the places we fish on the lake have a boat ramp with bathroom facilities within 10-15 minutes drive time, so that is often the choice for the women on the boat. The big thing is to just speak up and not be uncomfortable!
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

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.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • 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

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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