Reel Obsession Fishing Charters 

4.9
(100 reviews)
 Cedar Point Boulevard 106, Cedar Point, NC 28584, United States–

Reel Obsession Fishing Charters 

Cedar Point, NC, United States
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21 ft
6
4.9
(100 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 date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size)
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)
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)
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 $450
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hr inshore fishing (game fish)
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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Rating

4.9
100 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (100)

  • Joshua Shuler
    Joshua Shuler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Better than a great day of work!

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on August 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Ryan worked so hard to get us onto fish! He was great with our children and answered their million questions. We couldn’t have asked for anything to be better other than catching… but that’s why we call it fishing and not catching! Thank you Reel Obsession Fishing Charters! We hope to fish with you again!

  • Jason Ware
    Jason Ware
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    hit all the goals

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) - 1:00 PM on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    went with the expectation of catching a couple meals worth of fish, some shrimp, and something “picture worthy”…got about 2 lbs of shrimp in cast netting, some nice sized mullet that fried up really well, and I caught a 22” redfish and son caught a 20” redfish

  • Sean Mcgrath
    Sean Mcgrath
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome redfish experience!

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on August 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    Dolph had us in hundreds of redfish. We asked to use only artificial bait and that’s what we did and we caught plenty of red fish!  great experience and I highly recommend this Captain. 

  • Chris Hege
    Chris Hege
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had the Best Fathers Day Trip

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on June 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Ryan, was great. He found the fish, took a little bit of looking, but we had so much fun. My wife had never caught a Red Drum before, and seeing my Dad have fun catching them, made this the best trip I could ask for.

  • T Saka
    T Saka
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time

    Inshore Bottom Fishing (pan size) on July 16, 2026 • 2 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.

  • Joe  Fletcher
    Joe Fletcher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Redfish

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) - 1:00 PM on May 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Planned a trip for a Saturday afternoon, it turned cold and it rained all day. Captian Ryan suggested we go the next day earlier in the day. The weather on Saturday was cold and rainy, on Sunday it was cold and sun shinning. Captain Ryan still made it happen and we still caught a some keeper Red fish.

  • Terry Sibery
    Terry Sibery
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    On fish all morning!

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on August 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captian Ryan had us on Redfish all morning very successful trip.

  • Timothy Martin
    Timothy Martin
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very good trip Ryan new where to go to find the fish and we caught them

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on June 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    If ya want to catch fish Book with Ryan he will put you on the fish.

  • Shane Everhart
    Shane Everhart
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Christopher Bowie
    Christopher Bowie
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    Made memories

    Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) on July 11, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    My kid hand a blast and the captain was nice and knew his stuff.

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 $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (inshore game fish) (4 hours)
  • US $450 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
Cedar Point, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
100 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.
Ryan Dolph
Ryan Dolph
Fully verified
100
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
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

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler proudly holding a large redfish on the deck of a boat in a wooded coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Shane E.
    Shane E.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Terry S.
    Terry S.
    Captian Ryan had us on Redfish all morning very successful trip.
  • Solo angler holding a large redfish on the bow of a fishing boat over calm coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Sean M.
    Sean M.
    Dolph had us in hundreds of redfish. We asked to use only artificial bait and that’s what we did and we caught plenty of red fish!  great experience and I highly recommend this Captain. 
  • An angler casting a line from the bow of a Hewes Redfisher 21 during a sunset fishing trip.
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
    Ryan worked so hard to get us onto fish! He was great with our children and answered their million questions. We couldn’t have asked for anything to be better other than catching… but that’s why we call it fishing and not catching! Thank you Reel Obsession Fishing Charters! We hope to fish with you again!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
    went with the expectation of catching a couple meals worth of fish, some shrimp, and something “picture worthy”…got about 2 lbs of shrimp in cast netting, some nice sized mullet that fried up really well, and I caught a 22” redfish and son caught a 20” redfish
  • An angler skillfully handling a fish while another fisherman casts in the background, enjoying a day on the water.
    T S.
    T S.
    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.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly display a large Redfish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Christopher B.
    Christopher B.
    My kid hand a blast and the captain was nice and knew his stuff.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Chris H.
    Chris H.
    Capt Ryan, was great. He found the fish, took a little bit of looking, but we had so much fun. My wife had never caught a Red Drum before, and seeing my Dad have fun catching them, made this the best trip I could ask for.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on a Hewes Redfisher boat in a calm water setting.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
    If ya want to catch fish Book with Ryan he will put you on the fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Joe  .
    Joe .
    Planned a trip for a Saturday afternoon, it turned cold and it rained all day. Captian Ryan suggested we go the next day earlier in the day. The weather on Saturday was cold and rainy, on Sunday it was cold and sun shinning. Captain Ryan still made it happen and we still caught a some keeper Red fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
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.
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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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