Family Ties Charters is a "family" first company. We specialize in nearshore and offshore adventures for the most exciting fish species around. Join Capt. Barry on your next vacation and have a fun day out on the water. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to clean your catch. All fish are taken home whole.
Spend your morning checking the bite nearshore or spend your whole day battling big fish up to 35 miles offshore. Hardcore anglers to novice fishermen, everyone is welcome to join in the adventure.
The ‘Family Ties’ is a 25’ Sea Cat boat. She was built in 1997 and has plenty of space for up to 4 anglers. The Family Ties comes powered by a 90 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke engine and can cruise at a top speed of 20 knots. She is fully rigged with electronics and professional accessories to aid your search for the fish.
Your day with Family Ties Charters will see you slow trolling for Pelagics, along with bottom fishing and fast trolling. Live bait fishing is also possible when the conditions allow.
You will be targeting Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bluefish, False Albacore, Amberjack, Barracuda, Grouper, Black Seabass, Snapper, and Mahi Mahi if you don’t want to go too far out. If you are up to a challenge, the list of your potential catches will also include Sailfish.
All you have to do is bring your family with you and hop on board. All rods, reels, tackle, lures, and licenses will be provided by the captain. Fish cleaning is not included.
Captain
Barry Bierstedt
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Caught fish
100%
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Half Day Trip on June 26, 2025
Captain Barry made a huge effort to insure a safe, fun and successful trip for all of us! We highly recommend him for an excellent charter!
Captain Barry made a huge effort to insure a safe, fun and successful trip for all of us! We highly recommend him for an excellent charter!
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Half Day Trip on July 26, 2024
My friends and I had a great time on our trip. Captain Barry is very knowledgeable and patient, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking another charter.
My friends and I had a great time on our trip. Captain Barry is very knowledgeable and patient, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking another charter.
Burlington, NC
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Half Day Trip on August 25, 2022
Morning started off without a hitch Captain was ready to go. He had us on fish early on we caught probably 30 or so. For my boys first time charter it was perfect. Plenty of action captain was easy going and relatable. He is a 2nd generation captain and he knows these waters very well.
Morning started off without a hitch Captain was ready to go. He had us on fish early on we caught probably 30 or so. For my boys first time charter it was perfect. Plenty of action captain was easy going and relatable. He is a 2nd generation captain and he knows these waters very well.
Dunwoody, GA
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Half Day Trip on July 14, 2022
Capt Berry work hard to make our day a great experience. Would book him again.
Capt Berry work hard to make our day a great experience. Would book him again.
United States
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Full Day Trip on August 11, 2021
Captain Barry was Awesome ! He provided a full day of fishing and let us split the day from trolling to bottom fishing and we caught fish on both ends . Had a great time and recommend Family ties charters to anyone looking for an angling experience:)
Captain Barry was Awesome ! He provided a full day of fishing and let us split the day from trolling to bottom fishing and we caught fish on both ends . Had a great time and recommend Family ties charters to anyone looking for an angling experience:)
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Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
Barry Bierstedt is a second generation captain and fisherman. He began fishing offshore at a young age of 6 and tried commercial fishing at 8. Barry was introduced to charter fishing by his father and has never looked back. Fishing is not only his great passion; it’s a way of life. Barry loves the waters and sharing his knowledge with others.
Nearshore Fishing
1 to 20 miles
Offshore Fishing
20-35 miles
Reef Fishing
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared beforehand/caught on the trip
Lures
Fishing License
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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PayPal
Checks