Tail Chaser Charter Fishing
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Whether you want a nearshore expedition or an offshore extravaganza on the waters of North Carolina, Tail Chaser Charter Fishing has a trip for you. With Captain Brandon Phillips at the helm, you're in store for a catch you'll be proud of.
The 'Tail Chaser' is a 38' Luhrs, powered by twin Cummins 450 HP Diesel engines that push her along at a comfortable 22 knots. The boat has all of the latest navigational and fish finding electronics, to make sure you'll be on top of the fish. She also sports bunks and a restroom in the lower cabin. All safety gear, including life jackets are also on the boat, so you'll be traveling safely and in style.
Penn, Shimano, and custom built rods and reels are at your disposal, and when it comes to the tackle, Capt. Brandon prefers to make his own, it's proved to be more efficient. So what do you get to target and reel in this top-notch fishing equipment?
When it comes to offshore trips, all the A-listers of the area are game, so King and Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin and Albacore Tuna, Barracuda, and even Sailfish could easily find their way to your line. If you prefer nearshore angling, then you'll be on the lookout for Black Seabass, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Amberjack. You're a fan of bottom fishing? You have the chance to see how many Snapper and Grouper you can hook on specialized trips.
You can be a seasoned seawolf or just wanting to snag your first fish, Capt. Brandon will welcome you aboard and do everything in his power for you to have an excellent trip. Children can also join and fish, though it's recommended for the little ones to join you on shorter trips, to have fun and not get bored. After you're back on land, you will get your catch cleaned and filleted, so that you can serve the fruits of your hard work for your family the same day.
Dive into the great North Carolina fishery headfirst and let Tail Chaser Fishing lead the way!
Whether you want a nearshore expedition or an offshore extravaganza on the waters of North Carolina, Tail Chaser Charter Fishing has a trip for you. With Captain Brandon Phillips at the helm, you're in store for a catch you'll be proud of.
The 'Tail Chaser' is a 38' Luhrs, powered by twin Cummins 450 HP Diesel engines that push her along at a comfortable 22 knots. The boat has all of the latest navigational and fish finding electronics, to make sure you'll be on top of the fish. She also sports bunks and a restroom in the lower cabin. All safety gear, including life jackets are also on the boat, so you'll be traveling safely and in style.
Penn, Shimano, and custom built rods and reels are at your disposal, and when it comes to the tackle, Capt. Brandon prefers to make his own, it's proved to be more efficient. So what do you get to target and reel in this top-notch fishing equipment?
When it comes to offshore trips, all the A-listers of the area are game, so King and Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin and Albacore Tuna, Barracuda, and even Sailfish could easily find their way to your line. If you prefer nearshore angling, then you'll be on the lookout for Black Seabass, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Amberjack. You're a fan of bottom fishing? You have the chance to see how many Snapper and Grouper you can hook on specialized trips.
You can be a seasoned seawolf or just wanting to snag your first fish, Capt. Brandon will welcome you aboard and do everything in his power for you to have an excellent trip. Children can also join and fish, though it's recommended for the little ones to join you on shorter trips, to have fun and not get bored. After you're back on land, you will get your catch cleaned and filleted, so that you can serve the fruits of your hard work for your family the same day.
Dive into the great North Carolina fishery headfirst and let Tail Chaser Fishing lead the way!

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I was shocked that we did not anchor and fish, but the overall experience was nice to just be able yo relax and allow the reels to do all the work. I would do this again.

Capt and mate were very professional and made our trip outstanding. My grandkids had a great time and caught a lot of fish. Rates were very reasonable. Highly recommend.
When I booked the charter with capt. Brandon I wasn't sure what to expect because of the bad experience we have had on previous ocean charters. We are from Michigan and I did my homework on which captain to choose. Fishing with Tail Chasers was great a decision. His boat was very comfortable and clean. I had my wife and 3 children with me and both capt. Brandon and his first mate, Tyler, were great with kids. Brandon had us on the fish and Tyler ran the back of the boat like a real pro. It was pretty chaotic at times with multiple fish on at once and Tyler handled it better than most and his patience with children was excellent. He had some great jokes for them and an answer for every question they had. We had fish coming in the boat nonstop and after we caught a few meals the kids really wanted to catch a shark so capt Brandon and Tyler made a quick adjustment and had us hooked up on 4 sharks and the kids landed 3 of them. Great time, great people, great memories. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Thanks Capt. Brandon and first mate Tyler, you will be my first call every time we come back to NC. BTW this was all in a 4hr half day trip.
Captain Brandon, and David were awesome! Every time I messaged Captain Brandon, he responded quickly prior to arrival. The expert guidance, abundance of fish, top-notch equipment, and emphasis on safety lead to the experience of a lifetime. You won’t be able to find a crew better than Brandon and David. I would highly recommend booking Tail Chasers for your next fishing trip!

This was the first fishing trip for my little ones and boy did we have had a great time!! Captain Brandon and Taylor are patient, kind and just all around wonderful. The boat is beautiful, comfy and well maintained. We caught a ton of fish and the kids were active and engaged the whole time. Added bonus, at the end we got the opportunity to feed a friendly sea turtle our fish scraps! I would highly recommend and we will be returning!!
Captain Phillips and First Mate Tyler made an old man's dream come true. Being an avid fisherman, my Dad had always wanted to fish in the ocean. While on vacation to Carolina Beach, I chartered Tail Chaser to take us on a 4-hour nearshore trolley fishing charter. The whole experience was absolutely amazing. From the moment we stepped on the pier, Captain Phillips and Tyler were attentive and professional. They both were a pleasure to be around and would talk to us telling us stories of past adventures. Even though the fish were not biting all that well that day, we still came home with more than enough fish for the 8 people we brought down. I would highly recommend Tail Chaser Charter Fishing for anyone looking to see what it's like to fish on the open waters of the Atlantic. I know that when we do this again, we will be using Captain Phillips and his crew. Great Job Tail Chaser!!!!!
Had a great time with Captain Brandon fishing Spanish mackerel. Very easy going and great boat and equipment for the trip. Put us right on the fish. He and deck hand Tyler were very good together, let us rock out to our favorite tunes. This was my daughter’s first fishing trip and a hat tip to them both, they were very catering to her even though she wasn’t feeling well at first. They really helped make it more enjoyable for her. They even let her steer the boat! I would highly recommend trolling near shore with these guys especially if you have kids with you. I think we ended up catching 30 in all. They cut them up for us and we fried them up later the next day.
This was by far one of the best charter experiences I’ve had. Some of our group got seasick, but deckhand Tyler was So attentive and looked over our pitiful friends while still helping the ones still able to fish! Captain Brandon found the best spots with Ginormous Amberjack and king mackeral fish! We caught so much the coolers almost couldn’t close ;D The boat is by far the nicest one I’ve ever been on while charter fishing. Super comfortable with tons of amenities: toilet, microwave with small galley, small fridge, nice seating area, radio you can connect your phone to, cold bottled waters, comfortable sitting areas to enjoy the ride. Captain and deckhand Tyler were awesome, chill, helpful, the best. Will definitely recommend to friends and also book with in the future! Thanks guys!!!
It was my family's first time out on the ocean and it was amazing. Captain Brandon and Tyler were fantastic with the kids, who were initially a bit scared of going out. Tyler was incredibly attentive, he made everybody feel safe on the water and engaged during any downtime between fish. Towards the end of our trip we switched it up and tried for shark. The boys had so much fun as did the whole family! Captain Brandon and Tyler did everything in their power to make sure we had fun, fish for dinner, and awesome memories of our trip. This is the charter for you and your family!
Communication is excellent. Very Patient & Very Pleasant to work with. Highly recommend.

Had an excellent 4-hour nearshore fishing charter and highly recommend it. We caught Spanish mackerel and had a great time on the water. The boat and all the equipment were in top condition—clean, well-maintained, and ready to go. Captain Brandon and Mate Austin were both knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip enjoyable. They clearly know their stuff and kept things fun and relaxed. Great experience overall!
We did not schedule a fishing trip this time- it was just to go out in the ocean for a couple of hours- the captain and first mate were terrific and very hospitable and accomodating. This was the second time we have scheduled a trip with them. The first time it was a fishing trip and it was terrific and we caught alot of fish last year in the fall. We highly recommend them!
I was shocked that we did not anchor and fish, but the overall experience was nice to just be able yo relax and allow the reels to do all the work. I would do this again.

Had a great Morning on the boat and fish were on
The captain and first mate were friendly and helpful with me and my family. We caught several meals worth of spanish and king mackerel and blues. This wont be our last trip. We definitely recommend this boat and crew!
