Enjoy a day of exciting fishing out of Manteo, North Carolina with C-Legs Sportfishing! Just a stone’s throw away from Oregon Inlet, one of the most prolific offshore fishing spots in the US. Captain John Abel has over 28 years of charter fishing experience, and he’s fished all over the world. He’ll provide you with a customized experience and he’ll make sure you have fun.

You’ll head out on his 28’ Carolina Classic offshore sportfishing boat, a serious sportfishing vessel powered by twin 330 HP Cummins engines. The boat will have you fishing in comfort, featuring AC, fresh water, plenty of seating, and a toilet for your convenience. It’s equipped with the latest electronics to help put you on the fish.

These waters are truly a fishing dream, boasting a variety of species to target. The deep waters are just a short boat ride away, and there’s a whole world underneath the surface waiting to be explored. From world-class Blue Marlin, Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna port, to nearshore Cobia, Amberjack, Kingfish, as well as Seabass and Redfish, there’s something for everyone.

Capt. John will have all the fishing equipment ready on board – Okuma, Penn, and Shimano rods and reels, as well as electric reels for deep dropping. You’ll try out a variety of fishing techniques, using both live bait and artificial lures depending on what you’re targeting.

All you need to do is pack some food and drinks, some sunscreen for your protection, and you’re ready to explore the waters of North Carolina. Feel free to bring your kids with you if you want to spend some quality time with your family. They’ll remember a trip like this for years to come!

So what are you waiting for? Join C-Legs Sportfishing and have a day of adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Nearshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $600
    On this trip we're usually within a couple miles of the beach pursuing Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Ribbon fish, False Albacore while keeping an eye out for Cobia and other opportunities as they come. Bring snacks, drinks and a cooler to take the catch home in. Not included is mate tip, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Nearshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $600
    On this trip we're usually within a couple miles of the beach pursuing Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Ribbon fish, False Albacore while keeping an eye out for Cobia and other opportunities as they come. Bring snacks, drinks and a cooler to take the catch home in. Not included is mate tip, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Sunset/Bull Drum Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 30
    US $750
    You leave the dock an hour or 2 before sunset and usually return 6 hours later. You'll chase big Red Drum, you may see sharks, Stingray, and many other creatures of the night. Bring some tasty beverages and dinner with you. Watching the sunset across the sound while sipping on a beverage and eating dinner makes it a great trip, then the reel starts screaming and you remember why you're there. Most nights you and the crew have the fish to yourselves, and fishing is beautiful under those starlit skies.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Nearshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $900
    On this trip we're usually within a couple miles of the beach pursuing Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Ribbon fish, False Albacore while keeping an eye out for Cobia and other opportunities as they come. Bring snacks, drinks and a cooler to take the catch home in. Not included is mate tip, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Nearshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $900
    On this trip we're usually within a couple miles of the beach pursuing Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Ribbon fish, False Albacore while keeping an eye out for Cobia and other opportunities as they come. Bring snacks, drinks and a cooler to take the catch home in. Not included is mate tip, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $1,400
    Getting up to the big game, time is on your side. On this trip you'll be able to run to the deeper water targeting Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi when in season, Kingfish, and possibly Sailfish as well as the nearshore species. All the fishing equipment will be provided by the captain, just pack some food and drinks and book the trip! Deckhands work for tips only, 20% of the trip cost is customary.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    US $1,500
    This is a 9-hour trip that will have you heading further offshore to some bottom fishing grounds to target Tilefish, Seabass, and some wreck species such as Amberjack. If there is time and you are close enough to the grounds, you may even drop for Swordfish. All the fishing gear will be waiting for you on board, but bring some food and drinks for your refreshment, and come have some serious fun! Deckhands work for tips only, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 15
    US $1,800
    This is an offshore trip specifically targeting those monsters you see on the TV show. Generally, this fishery lasts from mid-January until about mid-March. This is a catch and release fishery and we specialize in standup tackle against these monsters. Deckhands work for tips only, 20% is customary.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,800
    If you want to head out to the deep waters for some serious big game fishing, this is the trip for you. You'll be going after some of the monsters found in these waters, like Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. The captain will have all the equipment ready for you, just bring some food and drinks and you're ready for this trip of a lifetime! Deckhands work for tips only, 20% is customary.
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FAQs about C-Legs Sportfishing

C-Legs Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Nearshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Nearshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Sunset/Bull Drum Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (9 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna (12 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with C-Legs Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with C-Legs Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If needed for trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

C-Legs Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

C-Legs Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with C-Legs Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

John Abel
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
6 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
Capt. Abel started fishing at the age of 3, started deck handing at the age of 9 and hasn't stopped yet. Being Active Duty Coast Guard has allowed Capt. Abel to fish some of the most spectacular fisheries in the world, as well as learn those techniques to bring it all into one package. From successfully chasing giant blue marlin and yellowfin tuna in Africa to owning one of the most successful charter operations in Kodiak chasing king salmon and halibut, he hasn't done it all yet, but he's getting there.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Carolina Classic (Sportfishing) originally built in 2002. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If needed for trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are loved, but please state ages in booking.
No Alcohol
Beer n wine is fine, no hard alcohol.
You Keep Catch
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen
Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen
Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
73%
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Erika S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 6, 2023
We tried 2 spots which didn’t pan out but Captain John wanted to put us on fish and 3 was the charmer! Captain John was working...
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Alice B.
Powhatan, Virginia
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore AM on July 6, 2023
Great early morning fishing trip! Caught lots of ribbon fish which I had never seen or heard of before but they were fun to...
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Randy C.
Reading, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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12 hr sport fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 5, 2023
Went out to the shelf fishing in 900 to 1000 ft caught 10 Mahi Mahi then hooked up on a blue marlin about 10 ft long and 500...
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Randy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 12, 2023
Well worth the price,,the Captain put us on the fish
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Jessica R.
Nelsonville, OH
Excellent
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12 hr offshore

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 11, 2022
We had a pretty rough trip due to circumstances that were out of captains John’s control. However, it was still a good time...
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