Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi"

Reelax Fishing Charters offers you world-class fishing trips for the family or the die-hard fisherman. Come visit Morehead City, North Carolina and spend a day on the water with Captain Corbett Johnson aboard his boat with a proven history and many Billfish under her belt! The captain plans to add many more, and a lot of great memories to go along with it. He looks forward to showing you an epic day of fishing as well as why he loves calling this beautiful place home!

Your journey starts on a restored 48’ Buddy Harris custom offshore sport fishing boat that can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. Running on a twin 800 HP Caterpillar V3406E engine and equipped with comprehensive navigation technology, she’ll get you to the fish safely and in no time. You can use all of her facilities which include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, as well as bed. To provide maximum comfort and service to all her guests, the boat’s wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned, and features a TV, multimedia system, refrigerator, and an ice-box.

The onboard fishing equipment is also wide-ranging and includes a fighting chair, livewell, spearfishing gear, outriggers, downriggers, and tuna tubes. A first mate will also join your trip to give you any help you may need.

Some of the many prized species you can catch on your trip are Yellowfin Tuna, Snowy Grouper, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Sailfish. You’ll attract them by bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, drift fishing, and even kite fishing. If you want to, you can keep all the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring children on your trip.

All the tackle, live bait, lures, as well as fishing licenses will be ready for you on the boat. What you should bring are just the food and drinks of your choice.

Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" invites you for a true adventure out on the sea, come aboard and have an angling trip of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    A perfect family trip, children of all ages are welcome! You will stay within sight of land and target species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, Drum, and Cobia. These trips are perfect for the whole family as well as children because you can always look for the wild horses and dolphins around the numerous islands while fishing. The captain and the mate will work hard to put you on fish, and a 20% tip at the end of the trip is customary. Also, you can start your trip at 10:30 a.m. instead.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $650
    Kids of all ages are welcome aboard this family trip! You and the crew will stay within sight of land and chase species such as Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Cobia, and Drum. The half day trips are a great choice for the whole family as well as young children because they allow you not only to fish but also to watch the dolphins and wild horses around the numerous islands! The captain and the mate will do their best to put you on fish. Keep in mind there is a customary 20% tip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    Spend an hour more on the water and have a great time fishing with your loved ones! Staying within sight of land, you will chase Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Flounder, and Drum. This trip is especially suitable for the whole family as well as young kids as it allows not only fishing but also watching the dolphins and wild horses near the numerous islands. For these trips, there is a customary 20% tip. Also, departure times are flexible, so you can start your trip at 10:30 instead.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $750
    Depart at 3:00 p.m. and spend 5 hours on the water, enjoying a lovely afternoon with your loved ones. You will stay within sight of land and go after Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Drum, and Flounder. Especially suitable for the whole family, this trip makes it possible not only to fish but also to observe the dolphins and wild horses near the numerous islands. Keep in mind that there is a customary 20% tip at the end of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,547
    On this 8-hour trip, you will generally go after King, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, an occasional Mahi Mahi or Grouper, Black Bass, and many more species. It is a good family trip as well because you can start out closer fishing for Spanish Mackerel and whatnot and push out further for bigger fish like King Mackerel once everyone is sure they are comfy!
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Gulfstream
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,300
    An entire day of fishing or family fun, generally offshore as far as 60 miles trolling for Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, as well as Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and many more. You can also go bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish, among others. Not recommended for youngsters unless they have been on a shorter trip already! The captain and the mate will try hard to put you on fish and for their efforts, there is a customary 20% tip at the end of the trip.
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FAQs about Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi"

Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,547 per group - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Gulfstream (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi", you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reelax Fishing Charters "Wasabi" include:
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Reelax Fishing Charters
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
50 Fishing Reports
252 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2015
The captain grew up fishing in eastern North Carolina with his family night and day. Fishing is and has always been his life! He worked for a marine assistance company for years and was responsible for saving people on the water. He earned numerous lifesaving awards from the US Coast Guard as well as many other awards for Efforts Above and Beyond. The captain has always worked on the water, doing everything from running commercial fishing boats to running commercial assistance boats as well as private yachts. Not only he'll put you on the fish but will also ensure a safe trip and a good time for everybody!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper

Boat specs

Buddy Harris (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 800HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
48 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Half day
Half day
Full day near shore
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Angler rating
22
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Lori E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip – Gulfstream on July 27, 2023
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Chris P.
FERNANDINA, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2023
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Shannon L.
Greenville, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day near shore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Nearshore on June 18, 2023
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Robert C.
Highland, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 2023
Captain and deck hand were very friendly.
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Mike C.
Steamboat Springs, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Corbett

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 18, 2023
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