X-Spearmint Sportfishing

X-Spearmint Sportfishing offers great trips for all, from children who have never fished, to experienced anglers. Capt Ryan has been fishing these waters his whole life and knows the best spots to take his customers.

His trips are a great way for the younger generation to get involved with fishing. Capt. Ryan will teach them step-by-step how to fish. His 4-hour afternoon trip is perfect for children that are not early risers. This is a great introduction to saltwater fishing as the trip normally stays within a few miles of the beach and within sight of land. You could expect to catch a variety of species from Mackerel to Ribbonfish.

His longer trips offer a lot of flexibility, dependent on the sea conditions, so you are able to target your trophy fish. You can expect to hook King Mackerel and Cobia and bottom fish for Tilefish and Seabass. His custom-designed center console has twin Yamaha engines, with 600 HP and a cruising speed of 27 knots. This means more time fishing, less time traveling, great for all trips!

His boat also boasts a full tower and upper station for sighting fish. This is great for fishing Cobia and schools of Drum. It has all the navigational equipment to get you on the fish fast, including a fishfinder and radar. Coupled with Capt. Ryan’s knowledge of the area, the speed of the boat, and the fishfinder, it’s no wonder that customers are on the fish fast, with plenty of time to hook in their catch.

The boat also comes with many home comforts, such as an enclosed private restroom, and plenty of storage in the bow to keep all your belongings dry. There are 2 large ice-boxes on board, one for the fish you will catch, and one for your drinks and food. You are welcome to bring any snacks you fancy for your trip including adult beverages, but please remember to bring plenty of water!

Capt. Ryan looks forward to welcoming you aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $625
    This is the trip for beginners. The Captain will usually let your group decide if they want to bottom fish for Flounder or cast in shallow waters for Trout and Drum. You could also troll for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel on this trip along the beach. This is an ideal trip for the kids or someone that is hesitant about getting seasick, as you do not go too far out.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Midday)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    US $625
    You will not head too far offshore, so this trip is great for kids and people new to fishing. You will try various techniques such as trolling, and can expect to see Trout and Flounder, as well as Bluefish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $625
    This trip is great for kids, as you will not go too far offshore. Flounder and Trout are on the menu, which you will troll for, as well as Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $925
    The extra time allows you to fish further off the beach and target Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia and Amberjack to name a few. This is actually the Captain's favorite trip, because of the extended time, you are more likely to really dial in on the fish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,325
    On the full day trip, depending on the sea and your target species, you will split the day with bottom fishing in the sound, then push off the beach in search of bigger fish. You can also do a full day in the ocean if you prefer. You would then venture further off the beach in search of King Mackerel and Cobia, and bottom fish for Tilefish and Seabass.
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FAQs about X-Spearmint Sportfishing

X-Spearmint Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (Midday) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,325 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with X-Spearmint Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private bathroom with toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box One for fish, one for food
  • Radar

Trips booked with X-Spearmint Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

X-Spearmint Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

X-Spearmint Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with X-Spearmint Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Ryan Spear
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
315 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Angler's Choice
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"I started on boats as a child with my father who owned a scuba diving shop and charter boat. I fell in love with being on the water at an early age and the obsession has only grown stronger." Capt. Ryan has been fishing these waters his whole life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Custom Carolina (Sportfishing) originally built in 2012, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha 4-stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private bathroom with toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
One for fish, one for food

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 315 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 2023
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Rich H.
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 9, 2023
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Thomas B.
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Four hour near shore trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on July 6, 2023
First time for my family trying this type of trip.  Have been coming to the outer banks for years a kept saying “we should...
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Harry H.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2023
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Trevor H.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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Half-Day Morning Trip - the perfect time and timing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 8, 2023
What a great experience you’ll have! Boat and Captain are awesome, and both one of a kind. We enjoyed the trip out through...
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