Fish Insight Guide Service

Captain Jon Hulcher of Fish Insight Guide Service has been a fishing guide in Alaska for the last 9 years and has also been guiding the Beaufort area for the past 5 years. He’s working hard to make sure his clients have the best experience possible while catching some extraordinary fish! He has fished all over the place including the flats of Mexico and Belize, the jungle of Nicaragua, and the Florida Keys. Those experiences have shaped the way he’s fishing.

His Fall NC fishing trips revolve around False Albacore, which is one of the most exciting species to target on light tackle and fly fishing gear in this area. When you’re not on a False Albacore blitz trip, you’ll be looking for Redfish, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and Weakfish. Jon has been fly fishing since the age of 10 and he currently is spending over 200 days a year guiding anglers and fishing for fun! In case fly fishing isn’t your thing, Capt. Jon also offers spin fishing and other conventional tackle.

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Deep Vee center console that accommodates up to 4 guests. The boat has plenty of dry storage for your gear and she’s powered by a brand new 300hp Suzuki with digital controls. Cruises at a brisk 30 knots and top speed is around 45 knots. There’s a cooler for your drinks and snacks but you can also bring your own.

Capt. Jon uses top-of-the-line rods and reels and he also covers your fly fishing equipment. After the trip, he’ll clean your catch free of charge. You only need to bring snacks and drinks. Please be sure to bring polarized sunglasses and rain gear as well as non-marking sole shoes/boots.

Let Capt. Jon show you around the waters that he grew up fishing in eastern NC!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Albie Fly and Light Tackle
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 10 - Dec 1
    US $700
    This trip targets False Albacore at Cape Lookout with fly and light tackle gear. These little rockets are some of the fastest fish you can catch on the fly and Cape Lookout is one of the premier destinations to chase these fish. Average fish are 10-15 lbs with some topping 20+ certain times of the season. Come test your fly fishing abilities on these speedy fish! This trip is tide-dependent and will mainly be a morning trip. Also can do afternoon/evening if tides are right.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – False Albacore Blitz
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 8 - Dec 31
    US $850
    This is one of the most fun types of fishing that you can do on the East Coast! False Albacore begin their fall migration down the coast around late September and this continues through early December in most years. As November comes the bigger albacore (15-25lbs) begin to show up, these “buffalo” will show you where they get their nickname! ***Fly anglers 2 people max, spinning anglers up to 3 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore Mixed Bag
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 8 - Dec 31
    US $850
    Nearshore fishing around Cape Lookout can have a number of different species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, False Albacore, Bluefish, Gray Trout, and Shark. If the weather allows, we will go to some nearshore wrecks and artificial reefs to target bottom fish. You'll target whatever is fishing best according to fishing reports and conditions. You'll mainly be using light tackle spinning and conventional gear with artificial lures. Captain Jon will bring bait if needed.
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FAQs about Fish Insight Guide Service

Fish Insight Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour – Albie Fly and Light Tackle (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day – False Albacore Blitz (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore Mixed Bag (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish Insight Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fish Insight Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, TFO, and G Loomis)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Hatch, Nautilus, Tibor, Scott, Sage)

Fish Insight Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Fish Insight Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish Insight Guide Service include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Jonathan Hulcher
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
1 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since January 2019
Jon started fishing as soon as he could hold a rod in his hand...and he was hooked immediately! In the beginning, those were family trips with his brother, dad, and grandpa. As he got older, the passion for fishing took him around the world. He fished everywhere from the jungle of Nicaragua, the flats of Belize, to the glacial waters of Alaska. He always comes back to NC during the fall to catch False Albacore. His main fishing technique is fly fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Boat specs

Parker (Center console) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, TFO, and G Loomis
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Hatch, Nautilus, Tibor, Scott, Sage

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
At least 10 years old; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
if legal by federal and state regulations
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

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:

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

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VERIFIED   Full Day – False Albacore Blitz on November 4, 2019
Excellent trip john worked hard to put us on fish.
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