Reel Obsession Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (81 reviews)
 Cedar Point Boulevard 106, Cedar Point, NC 28584, United States

Reel Obsession Fishing Charters 

Cedar Point, NC, United States
21 ft
6
4.9/5 (81 reviews)

Treat yourself with a great day of fishing and visit some of the best fishing grounds in North Carolina. Based in Swansboro, NC, Reel Obsession Fishing Charters and Captain Ryan Dolph invite you to join them on inshore and nearshore trips and enjoy yourself on the water.

You'll fish on a restored 22' Blackjack flats boat powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, with the maximum speed of 55 knots. Up to 6 persons can be on board. The boat features GPS and fishfinder systems, a wireless trolling motor, and a livewell.

Using light tackle, you and Captain Ryan will target Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and some other species. You'll be bottom fishing, jigging, and popping. You can keep all the fish you catch and the captain will clean and fillet it for you free of charge. Or, if you prefer, you can return the fish to the sea. Kids are welcome on these trips, so bring them along as well and have a great time with your family.

The charters will provide you with all the fishing gear, meaning rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures. You're also covered with fishing licenses, so there's nothing you'll need apart from some snacks and drinks perhaps.

Don't hesitate and book a trip at Reel Obsession Fishing Charters, and embark on North Carolina's finest sea adventures.

Treat yourself with a great day of fishing and visit some of the best fishing grounds in North Carolina. Based in Swansboro, NC, Reel Obsession Fishing Charters and Captain Ryan Dolph invite you to join them on inshore and nearshore trips and enjoy yourself on the water.

You'll fish on a restored 22' Blackjack flats boat powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, with the maximum speed of 55 knots. Up to 6 persons can be on board. The boat features GPS and fishfinder systems, a wireless trolling motor, and a livewell.

Using light tackle, you and Captain Ryan will target Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and some other species. You'll be bottom fishing, jigging, and popping. You can keep all the fish you catch and the captain will clean and fillet it for you free of charge. Or, if you prefer, you can return the fish to the sea. Kids are welcome on these trips, so bring them along as well and have a great time with your family.

The charters will provide you with all the fishing gear, meaning rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures. You're also covered with fishing licenses, so there's nothing you'll need apart from some snacks and drinks perhaps.

Don't hesitate and book a trip at Reel Obsession Fishing Charters, and embark on North Carolina's finest sea adventures.

Ryan Dolph
Captain
Ryan Dolph
7 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Weakfish
Kingfish (Southern)
US $280
Entire boat: 2 people
Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Weakfish
Kingfish (Southern)
US $360
Entire boat: 2 people
Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Weakfish
Kingfish (Southern)
US $410
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (inshore game fish)
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $465
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hr inshore fishing (game fish)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)
+2
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (inshore game fish)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip (inshore game fish)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
81 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (81)

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Tamara Adams
Tamara Adams
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Great trip despite the heat!
Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on July 3, 20263 adults

Great experience for some good fishermen despite the extreme heat! Captain was more than generous to make sure we caught some reds. We are more than happy with our half day trip. Will definitely book again, maybe in Spring or Fall when not so warm! Eating good tonight!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Ryan Dolph
Response from Captain

thank yall for booking a trip see yall soon.

Andrew Leveen
Andrew Leveen
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Ryan is the best!
Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on July 30, 20261 adult2 children

if you are looking for an inshore trip look no further than Ryan’s Reel Obsession…guy put us on the meat, super patient with the children and taught us alot about the area…highly highly recommend!

Ryan Dolph
Response from Captain

Thank you so much, Andrew, for the awesome review! It was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat. I’m glad I was able to get you on the fish and that the kids had a great time. Watching families make memories on the water is one of the best parts of what I do. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for recommending Reel Obsession Fishing Charters. I hope to fish with y’all again soon! Tight lines! – Captain Ryan

John Schifano
John Schifano
us
Sanford, NC, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
New
really good time with captain ryan.
Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on July 8, 20266 adults

I would highly recommend an in shore  fishing trip with Captain Ryan. He knows the waters he fishes in. We had a lot of fun and were able to land some really good size red drum. Excellent time.

Ryan Dolph
Response from Captain

thabks buddy hope to see yall again soon

Bruce Parsons
Bruce Parsons
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) on July 24, 20263 adults

Captain Ryan worked hard to make sure we could get the trip in around the weather. Made sure we caught some fish! Will book again on the next trip.

Ryan Dolph
Response from Captain

thanks buddy glad I could make it happen see yall soon

Tim Saka
Tim Saka
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
Had a great time
Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) on July 16, 20262 adults

Captain Ryan was quite flexible. Helped my family to fish and brought us to a good location without wind and waves. Will go out with him again.

Ryan Dolph
Response from Captain

thanks tim hope to see yall next year for a red fishing trip glad I could get yall on the water.

FAQs about Reel Obsession Fishing Charters

Reel Obsession Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $280 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) (2 hours)
  • US $360 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) (3 hours)
  • US $410 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) (4 hours)
  • US $465 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) (4 hours)
  • US $465 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 5 hr inshore fishing (game fish) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 5 hr inshore fishing (game fish) - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (inshore game fish) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Shark fishing (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Shark fishing - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (inshore game fish) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Obsession Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box Yeti Cooler
Trips booked with Reel Obsession Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is not included in the price of the trip.)
  • Fishing license (Yes all passengers are covered under my license. )
Reel Obsession Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (White oak, new river, new port, neuse.)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Obsession Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Obsession Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Ryan Dolph
Ryan Dolph
Ryan Dolph

Cedar Point, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2020

Captain Ryan Dolph was born and raised near the sea and has always loved the coastal life. Fishing was his first love. He started fishing as soon as he was able to walk and hold a pole and has owned his own boat since he was 12 years old. For him, living near the water is heaven on earth. He knows the local and surrounding waters better than the highways. Fishing and being on the water is his way of clearing his mind and relieving stress. His firm belief is, it's not work when you love what you do. Let him show you a little piece of his, Heaven on earth.

ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2020

Captain Ryan Dolph was born and raised near the sea and has always loved the coastal life. Fishing was his first love. He started fishing as soon as he was able to walk and hold a pole and has owned his own boat since he was 12 years old. For him, living near the water is heaven on earth. He knows the local and surrounding waters better than the highways. Fishing and being on the water is his way of clearing his mind and relieving stress. His firm belief is, it's not work when you love what you do. Let him show you a little piece of his, Heaven on earth.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Shrimp
Shrimp
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Weakfish
Weakfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hewes Redfisher, stoner custom fury
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha,mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
White oak, new river, new port, neuse.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Yeti Cooler

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is not included in the price of the trip.
Fishing license
Yes all passengers are covered under my license.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
No age limit
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

 American Express

 Bank transfer

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

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