Get ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime with Fin Reaper. Up to 75 miles out in the heart of the Atlantic, you’ll come up against some of the sea’s most prized creatures, using all your skills and strength to fill the boat. Marvel as you hit the Gulf Stream, bringing with it a perfect storm of pelagic action. While fishing the nearshore wrecks is just as exciting, as you target something delicious for dinner.

A latecomer to the fishing game, Captain Mike Moore has been making up for lost time fishing since 2011. Following his wife’s advice to find a hobby, he became a fishing nut in 2012, and now spends as much as possible on the water. He hopes to share his passion with you, taking you out on his boat to the productive deep seas.

The 45 SeaHunter center console is a thing of beauty. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home on the spacious deck, taking advantage of the 360-degree views as you battle it out with monster fish. Capt. Mike will provide plenty of Gatorade and water, so you stay energized and refreshed all day long, but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks too.

Start the day by going after live bait, which you’ll stock in the vast livewells on board. You’ll then whizz off to the fishing grounds at speeds reaching up to 60 MPH, getting you to the sweet spots in no time.

Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Sailfish will be your primary targets in the deep, while shorter trips will see you go after Seabass, Triggerfish, Porgies, Grunts, Groupers, and Snappers. Wherever you go, you’re in for a productive day, so make some space in the freezer for plenty of meat!

Capt. Mike will clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip at a charge, meaning you can head home with the prospect of a delicious dinner on your plate right away! He’ll even pick you up within a 15-mile radius, so all you need to do is bring yourself aboard with plenty of enthusiasm, and settle in for an incredible day out with Fin Reaper.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Nearshore Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    4hr trip nearshore catch depends time of year
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Nearshore Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $700
    4 hour nearshore trip, catch depends time of year.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,100
    If you're looking for your fix of fishing, then a 6-hour trip is just for you. Head to the nearshore wrecks, where you'll troll, bottom fish, and even try popping to attract the bite of Mackerel, Seabass, Grunt, and many more exciting and delicious fish. Beginners can test the ropes, while avid anglers can land a monster fish, with everyone heading home with a tasty reward.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,400
    Over the course of 8 hours, you'll head out to the deep waters of the Atlantic. You'll witness the impact of the Gulf Stream on the fishing out of North Carolina, with monster Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Mackerel, Seabass, Amberjack, and many more prized fish biting at the end of your line depending on the time of year. Try trolling, bottom fishing, and many more techniques to make sure that you land that trophy fish.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,200
    What better way to spend your day on North Carolina's coast, than by getting out to the rich waters of the Atlantic and getting your fish on? Head out to the deep waters, testing your bottom fishing skills on the wrecks, while you also troll the open waters. Grouper, Snapper, Grunt, and Black Seabass. King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and many more prized fish call these waters home, so get ready for a fun-filled productive day out on the water.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $2,400
    Make the most of the Gulf Stream and the deep waters out of Carolina Beach, NC, as you head up to 75 miles out into the ocean ocean, going after some of the most sought-after fish in the water. Troll the depths for beauties such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and Billfish, while you'll also get to test your bottom fishing skills, making sure that you land something delicious to take home, as well as catching that all-important fish of a lifetime.
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FAQs about Fin Reaper

Fin Reaper offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Nearshore Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Nearshore Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Extended Full Day Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Fin Reaper, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fin Reaper include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (May be caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Gatorade and water)
  • First Mate (Works for 15-20% tips)
  • Fishing License

Fin Reaper offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fin Reaper offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fin Reaper include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Mike Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2019
Around 2010 my wife suggested I need a hobby... Winter of 2011, I went fishing off the of Turks and Caicos Islands and it was ok – not great. I tried some surf fishing and it was relaxing but there needed to be more to this fishing to get me hooked. Spring of 2012, my wife bought me a little boat and said you will have fun fishing on it and I met a country guy that said he loved to fish, so by that fall I was hooked. November 2012, I did a charter out of Ocracoke Island NC and we caught Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and a Sailfish – It was on! I'm hooked. So now I charter because nothing is better than people saying "When can we do this again?" I think it was that feeling of my first Wahoo that never gets old. So its my wife’s fault and I love her so much for showing me there is more to life than just working to pay bills.
Our Team
David T.
First mate
John T.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

SeaHunter (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by 4 350HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Porta-potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
May be caught during the trip
Lures
Drinks
Gatorade and water
First Mate
Works for 15-20% tips
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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
Check with the captain for longer trips
You Keep Catch
Cleaning and filleting at a cost
Catch and Release Allowed

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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
3\/4 day
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
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Angler rating
30
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Frank D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 28, 2023
Captain Mike was great communicating with me. We had to cancel our original date due to weather and he did rearranged his schedule...
Frank D. recommends Fin Reaper
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Jason M.
Interlaken, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 16, 2023
Awesome time with the boys.  Mike was fun, helpful, and knowledgeable.  Boat was unbelievable.  10/10
Jason M. recommends Fin Reaper
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Adam I.
Cary, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023
Adam I. recommends Fin Reaper
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Phillip P.
Manchester, NH
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 28, 2023
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David L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 29, 2023
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