Fired Up Charters
Fired Up Charters
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Are you looking for a quick trip to the prolific waters of Carolina Beach? Maybe you want to get the rest of your family as passionate about angling as you? Either way, a trip with Fired Up Charters is an answer to all your questions!
Join Captain John Brantley on his 42' Carolina sport fisher, rigged with a 700 HP Detroit Diesel engine. She can easily fit 6 anglers on her large back deck or inside the spacious cabin. With a flybridge to spot fish from afar, a fighting chair, and a live bait well, the vessel is a full package.
There's a private toilet on board, so you'll be completely comfortable the whole time you're fishing. Your captain will have top-of-the-line Shimano and Penn fishing gear ready for you, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own equipment.
There's a wide array of species you can target on your excursion with Capt. John. Spanish and King Mackerel are among the favorite catches, as well as Bonito, Bluefish, and Tuna in the offshore waters. Spanish Mackerel is especially abundant in the summer, while King Mackerel prefers colder fall days.
Most of these predators can be caught while trolling – the onboard outriggers come in handy here, as they allow for more lines in the water. Spinning for Mackerel on light tackle is great fun for children and adults alike.
Kids of all ages are more than welcome on board and Capt. John will provide life jackets in all sizes. Half day trips are great fun for kids because won't get bored and they can hook their first fish ever. All you need to bring are drinks, some food, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a cooler to take your catch home.
Head out to an exciting fishing jaunt with Fired Up Charters and check out what the waters of North Carolina have in store for you!
Are you looking for a quick trip to the prolific waters of Carolina Beach? Maybe you want to get the rest of your family as passionate about angling as you? Either way, a trip with Fired Up Charters is an answer to all your questions!
Join Captain John Brantley on his 42' Carolina sport fisher, rigged with a 700 HP Detroit Diesel engine. She can easily fit 6 anglers on her large back deck or inside the spacious cabin. With a flybridge to spot fish from afar, a fighting chair, and a live bait well, the vessel is a full package.
There's a private toilet on board, so you'll be completely comfortable the whole time you're fishing. Your captain will have top-of-the-line Shimano and Penn fishing gear ready for you, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own equipment.
There's a wide array of species you can target on your excursion with Capt. John. Spanish and King Mackerel are among the favorite catches, as well as Bonito, Bluefish, and Tuna in the offshore waters. Spanish Mackerel is especially abundant in the summer, while King Mackerel prefers colder fall days.
Most of these predators can be caught while trolling – the onboard outriggers come in handy here, as they allow for more lines in the water. Spinning for Mackerel on light tackle is great fun for children and adults alike.
Kids of all ages are more than welcome on board and Capt. John will provide life jackets in all sizes. Half day trips are great fun for kids because won't get bored and they can hook their first fish ever. All you need to bring are drinks, some food, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a cooler to take your catch home.
Head out to an exciting fishing jaunt with Fired Up Charters and check out what the waters of North Carolina have in store for you!
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Matthew Wright5.0VerifiedHad a blast!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenWe caught 27 Spanish mackerel during our charter. The ship mate was very knowledgeable and engaged with the kids. They had a blast during the experience. When we were done and they were preparing our catch, we got to see two sea turtles and feed them. Highly recommend, especially if first time out or its a family trip! Thanks again!
Nicole Rankin5.0VerifiedAwesome
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2026 • 5 adultsVery fun trip, great boat, captain and crew :) We’re Novice fisherwomen at best but we had a freakin awesome time & caught a bunch of Spanish mackeral & had an awesome morning !!!!
John CarrRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFull day if Spanish Mackerel
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had a great experience with John and Butch trolling for spanish mackerel. They were great with my 6 year old son, incredibly patient and made sure he had a great time.
Gregory Evers5.0VerifiedSpanish mackerel
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 2 adultsThis was a great trip and even despite some initial rough waters and rain we caught a lot of Spanish mackerel and had a great experience.
Jake Hoffman5.0VerifiedAwesome Trip!
Early bird on April 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain John was great to deal with and kept us on the fish. He offers a wealth of knowledge and has very nice boat to fish on. First mate Butch was extremely helpful and made sure the lines stayed in the water. We will definitely be back on board next time we are down.
Lee Shumate5.0VerifiedGot put on fish immediately
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2026 • 6 adultswe took a 4 hour trip and landed fish the entire time it was a great trip for sure!!!
Jeff Stouffer5.0VerifiedGreat experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 4 adultsWe caught 22 keeper Spanish Mackerel and probably 40 others that were to small.
Twan Davis4.3VerifiedFishing with John
Early bird on April 4, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children- Jennie Marchal5.0Verified
AM Half Day July 2023
Early bird on July 7, 2023 • 5 adults • 2 childrenExcellent day with Captain John and Mate Butch!! We took our 15, 13, and 11 yr old kids with us for an adventure at sea and it was a beautiful morning!! We extended our 3 hr trip to 4hr which was great for our kids but may have been too long for little ones. The boat was excellent, clean and fit all of us comfortably. We caught over 20 Spanish mackerel, 2 lizard fish, and 2 sharks!! We worked 4-5 lines at a time. The equipment was in great condition and clearly worked well!! Although there were some lulls we also had several times where multiple lines were popping at the same time. Reeling in a shark was the greatest thrill! 10/10 recommend Captain John, Butch, and Fired Up
Megan Patton5.0VerifiedHalf day trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2022 • 6 adultsCaptain John was amazing at talking me through the expectations and being available and knowledgeable to answer all of my questions before hand. The weather was looking questionable and he was prepared to be flexible and work around the storm front. Thankfully it ended up being absolutely beautiful at our planned outing. These fellas were so patient with our crew of newbies, and took amazing care of us! We were reeling in line after line just about as soon as we actually got out of the canal! We gained so much knowledge and were treated to so many awesome stories and anecdotes on our trip. Top notch team that is passionate, local and absolutely who you want to have guiding you through the Carolina beach waterways! Couldn’t have been more pleased or had a more enjoyable time! We even got to feed a sea turtle in the canal at the end of our trip. We came home with a TON of fish and enjoyed some great fish tacos after the trip. Captain John and Butch are the real deal! We learned so much and can’t wait to go out with them again! Thank you fellas for making it an awesome birthday outing that we absolutely will never forget! Y’all were positively a delight!
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We caught 27 Spanish mackerel during our charter. The ship mate was very knowledgeable and engaged with the kids. They had a blast during the experience. When we were done and they were preparing our catch, we got to see two sea turtles and feed them. Highly recommend, especially if first time out or its a family trip! Thanks again!
We didn't catch as many Fish as the folks the Day before, but we had a Blast, catching a few Fun Fish. And a wonderful relaxing time Trolling and Chatting with the Mate. Great Kind Crew and Caorain. My kids had a relaxing Blast. Craig
Very fun trip, great boat, captain and crew :) We’re Novice fisherwomen at best but we had a freakin awesome time & caught a bunch of Spanish mackeral & had an awesome morning !!!!
We had a great experience with John and Butch trolling for spanish mackerel. They were great with my 6 year old son, incredibly patient and made sure he had a great time.
This was a great trip and even despite some initial rough waters and rain we caught a lot of Spanish mackerel and had a great experience.
FAQs about Fired Up Charters
- US $550 per group - Early bird (3 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (50 cents per pound)
- First mate
- Fishing license (Blanket fishing livense on the boat for all guest )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Albacore)
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