Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters

For your next trip to North Carolina, book a trip with Captain Tim Quigley.

Step on board the classic Rose Brothers 1969 boat, lovingly restored in 2018. Groups of 6 will have plenty of space to wet their lines at the same time. The Rabid Tuna is decked out with full safety and navigational gear, so you can fish with peace of mind. There is a restroom, kitchen, and bed for your comfort.

The species you’ll be targeting depend on which trip you choose, but can include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and more. You’ll also be catching the live bait on the way to the fishing grounds, which won’t take too long.

Children over 2 are welcome and will have life vests provided for them. They’ll love reeling in their first-ever fish and will have a great story to tell back at school.

All rods and reels are included in the price and are top quality from Penn International. You can also request to go spearfishing. There are 2 spears you can use with prior notice.

The first mate will work hard on your behalf during the day, so don’t forget to tip him 15% of the total trip cost at the end of the trip.

You’ll need to bring a cooler of food and drinks along for the day – fishing will work up an appetite! Don’t forget your sun protection, and you’re good to go.

Book a trip with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters today for an unforgettable day out your whole group will love.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day – Inshore and Wreck (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $895
    Spend the morning trying bottom fishing, jigging, and more. You'll go inshore and to the wrecks to target Cobia, Amberjack, and many more species. Included in the price of the trip are the rods, reels, and fishing license for the whole group. You'll need to bring your own snacks and drinks in a small cooler for the day, as well as sun protection.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Inshore and Wreck (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $895
    On this 5-hour trip, you'll be able to try a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, jigging, and more. You'll be targeting a range of species, including Amberjack, Cobia, and many more. Your rods, reels, and fishing license for the day are included. You'll need to bring along your own food and drinks in a small cooler.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – King Mackerel
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,675
    During the month of November, we will be running special trips for King Mackerel!
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,850
    Head offshore to the worlds Blue Marlin capital of the world to target the legendary Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more. All fishing gear for the day are provided, along with the fishing license for the group. You'll need to bring your own food and drink. You'll also need sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Absolutely amazing trip. Great crew.
Absolutely amazing trip. Great crew.
Absolutely amazing trip. Great crew.
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Adam B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on August 14, 2024
Fishing was slow for everyone the day I went, but the captain and first mate got us on some black fin tuna so we had some meat...
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Michael F.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Absolutely amazing trip. Great crew.

VERIFIED   Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on September 23, 2024
We had amazing trip on the rabid tuna. We caught over 30 fish and had an absolute blast. Captain Tim and Kenny were incredible....
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Kristen N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Slow fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on September 10, 2024
It was a slow fishing day for our group. We did not start catching anything until about our last hour out. The captain and...
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Richard D.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day!

VERIFIED   Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on August 31, 2024
We caught wahoo, dolphin and a 400lb blue marlin! Just a great day. Captain Tim and Will were on it the whole day and...
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Markwood C.
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Super professional and welcoming

VERIFIED   Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on June 5, 2024
We had a great time! Capt Tim and First Mate Will were amazing. The boat is clean and super comfortable, They did a great job...
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FAQs about Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters

Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $895 per group - Half Day – Inshore and Wreck (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $895 per group - Half Day – Inshore and Wreck (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,675 per group - 6 Hour Trip – King Mackerel (6 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair 3 fighting chairs
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Radar

Trips booked with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn International )
  • Live Bait (Catch on the trip, doesn't take too long)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Gratuity policy is 15%)
  • Fishing License

Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Timothy Quigley
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
3 Fishing Reports
169 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
Captain Tim Quigley has been fishing his whole life in Fisheries in the eastern seaboard. It is a family owned and operated business and has been operating out of Hatteras NC for 8 years now. We pride ourselves on many different fishing techniques and fun for the whole family. We are very kid friendly!

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1969
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Rose Brothers
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 380HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
3 fighting chairs
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn International
Live Bait
Catch on the trip, doesn't take too long
Lures
First Mate
Gratuity policy is 15%
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 2, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

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