Free Agent Sport Fishing 

4.8/5 (54 reviews)
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 57896 North Carolina 12 Teachs Lair Marina Boat Slip #10, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States

Free Agent Sport Fishing 

Hatteras, NC, United States
42 ft
6
4.8/5 (54 reviews)

If you're thinking about fishing the beautiful waters of Hatteras, you're in the right place. Free Agent Sport Fishing specializes in All Day Wreck Fishing Trips and Inshore fishing of all kinds– they offer trips for all ages, skill levels, and various types of fishing. They're full-time fishermen and have been in the business since 1985. These are professionals who will ensure you have a fun, safe, and memorable trip.

Captain Ricky Caton and his crew specialize in All Day Wreck Fishing Trips and Family Oriented Calm Water Inshore trips.The trips depend on your skill level and fish you want to catch. 'Inlet Adventure' and 'Happy Crabber' trips are family-oriented trips. You'll stay in the calm waters, so no one gets seasick and everyone has fun.

You'll be fishing from the 'Free Agent', a 42' boat built by the Gutheries. She's perfectly equipped for inshore and offshore fishing, having 3 bottom machines/fish finders, 4 GPS units, two VHF radios, a radar, and Sirus XM radio, so that you can listen to your favorite music. There's also enough shade to keep you out of the sun, the carpeted floor inside, and private bathroom downstairs. As the trips are child-friendly, the boat is also equipped with children-sized life vests.

The crew will cover your fishing license, rods, reels, lures, and live bait. You need to bring food, drinks, sun protection, a cooler for the catch, a camera, and rain gear. Your catch can be cleaned at the marina for an additional cost.

Free Agent Sport Fishing is inviting you for an unforgettable day on the water. Join them and share an experience you and your loved ones will cherish forever!

If you're thinking about fishing the beautiful waters of Hatteras, you're in the right place. Free Agent Sport Fishing specializes in All Day Wreck Fishing Trips and Inshore fishing of all kinds– they offer trips for all ages, skill levels, and various types of fishing. They're full-time fishermen and have been in the business since 1985. These are professionals who will ensure you have a fun, safe, and memorable trip.

Captain Ricky Caton and his crew specialize in All Day Wreck Fishing Trips and Family Oriented Calm Water Inshore trips.The trips depend on your skill level and fish you want to catch. 'Inlet Adventure' and 'Happy Crabber' trips are family-oriented trips. You'll stay in the calm waters, so no one gets seasick and everyone has fun.

You'll be fishing from the 'Free Agent', a 42' boat built by the Gutheries. She's perfectly equipped for inshore and offshore fishing, having 3 bottom machines/fish finders, 4 GPS units, two VHF radios, a radar, and Sirus XM radio, so that you can listen to your favorite music. There's also enough shade to keep you out of the sun, the carpeted floor inside, and private bathroom downstairs. As the trips are child-friendly, the boat is also equipped with children-sized life vests.

The crew will cover your fishing license, rods, reels, lures, and live bait. You need to bring food, drinks, sun protection, a cooler for the catch, a camera, and rain gear. Your catch can be cleaned at the marina for an additional cost.

Free Agent Sport Fishing is inviting you for an unforgettable day on the water. Join them and share an experience you and your loved ones will cherish forever!

Ricky Caton
Captain
Ricky Caton
48 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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The Inlet Adventure 1/2 day Trip am
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 31
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip– Inlet Adventure pm
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
The Happy Crabber 1/2 day Trip am
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
All Day Bottom Fishing / Live Bait
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
All Day Inshore Trolling/Drifting
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,670
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.8
54 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Cj Angello
Cj Angello
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Couldnt have been better
The Inlet Adventure 1/2 day Trip am on July 30, 20266 adults

Fantastic trip today with my family of 5 and Capt Ricky and First Mate Jeff. These guys are seasoned professionals and did one hell of a job putting us on a full (1/2) dsy of fish. Rods were moving all day with bites. Had several triples and quadruples. Boated 39 fish in total. Boat was comfortable and my family wore smiles all day long.

DALE BARGE
DALE BARGE
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun Family trip
1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm on August 6, 20265 adults1 child

Great Captain and Crew. Explained everything perfectly and made sure the kids all caught fish!!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Travis Wills
Travis Wills
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Spanish Mackeral in the cooler!
1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm on July 1, 20262 adults

we had a great time. blessed with beautiful weather and a knowledgeable captain willing to go to where the fish were biting. would definitely recommend! great for first timers and seasons fishers as well.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Stanley E Smentkowski
Stanley E Smentkowski
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Happy Crabber (AM) on August 10, 20266 adults

Peter Johns
Peter Johns
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Ricky
1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm on July 29, 20266 adults

Ricky Caton
Response from Captain

Thanks Peter ...come see us next year

FAQs about Free Agent Sport Fishing

Free Agent Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip– Inlet Adventure pm (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - The Happy Crabber 1/2 day Trip am (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - The Inlet Adventure 1/2 day Trip am (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - All Day Bottom Fishing / Live Bait (10 hours)
  • US $1,670 per group - All Day Inshore Trolling/Drifting (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Free Agent Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS 4 GPS's
  • Fishfinder 3 bottom machines
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar 1 65 mile radius radar
Trips booked with Free Agent Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (Works for tips; 15-20% of the trip price)
  • Fishing license
Free Agent Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Free Agent Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Free Agent Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Ricky Caton
Ricky Caton
Ricky Caton

Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

415 Fishing Reports
54 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019

I started fishing because my grandfather was a commercial fisherman and I used to go with him. As soon as I graduated from high school, I moved to Hatteras Island, NC and started mating. I have fished from the Maryland, VA, line to South Carolina, as well as Florida, and in the Bahamas. I fished offshore as a mate for some of the icons of the Offshore Fishing Industry out of Oregon Inlet, NC. Tony Tillett, Buddy Cannady, and John Bayliss were 3 of the truly notable ones.

415 Fishing Reports
54 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019

I started fishing because my grandfather was a commercial fisherman and I used to go with him. As soon as I graduated from high school, I moved to Hatteras Island, NC and started mating. I have fished from the Maryland, VA, line to South Carolina, as well as Florida, and in the Bahamas. I fished offshore as a mate for some of the icons of the Offshore Fishing Industry out of Oregon Inlet, NC. Tony Tillett, Buddy Cannady, and John Bayliss were 3 of the truly notable ones.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1954
Boat manufacturer
Guthrie
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Caterpillar 3208
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
4 GPS's
Fishfinder
3 bottom machines
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
1 65 mile radius radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Works for tips; 15-20% of the trip price
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages welcome; 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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