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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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!
Captain 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.
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.
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)
Your captain
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
Captain John Brantley has been guiding customers on exciting fishing trips for the past 35 years. He's done it all aboard his boat, 'Fired Up.' They've been fishing together for 3 decades now and he knows every trick there is to her. He loves fishing and loves boats and he loves sharing his passion with guests on board! Capt. John's preferred technique is trolling, perfectly suited to the Mackerel fishery off the coast of North Carolina.
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now
Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
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4.9(131)36 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
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