Musicman Charters Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (108 reviews)
 1330 Saint Joseph Street, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Musicman Charters Sportfishing 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
38 ft
6
4.9/5 (108 reviews)

A fishing adventure you’ve been waiting for is here! Join Musicman Charters Sportfishing for a day and experience what fishing is all about. The trips start in Carolina Beach and are available year-round.

Capt. Tom Sayre, the proud owner of "The Mate", looks forward to taking people out on “the Big Pond” and showing them a great day on the water!

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 38’ Topaz that accommodates up to 6 guests. Keep in mind that "the Mate’s" cruising speed is 25 knots on given days, to get you to fishing grounds fast! This offshore sportfishing boat has AC and all the other amenities to keep your group comfortable and safe, such as a private bathroom, a kitchen, a lounge area, and she’s also wheelchair accessible.

The options on this charter seem endless, so take a look at the listed trips and choose the one that’s perfect for you. Some of the species you can go after are Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Barracuda, Kingfish, and many more.

You only need to pack your food, drinks, and sun protection. Everything else is covered by the crew, including your fishing licenses and equipment. Catch cleaning service is available at an additional fee.

Catch some fish with Musicman Charters Sportfishing and share your experience with fishermen and fisherwomen just like you!

A fishing adventure you’ve been waiting for is here! Join Musicman Charters Sportfishing for a day and experience what fishing is all about. The trips start in Carolina Beach and are available year-round.

Capt. Tom Sayre, the proud owner of "The Mate", looks forward to taking people out on “the Big Pond” and showing them a great day on the water!

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 38’ Topaz that accommodates up to 6 guests. Keep in mind that "the Mate’s" cruising speed is 25 knots on given days, to get you to fishing grounds fast! This offshore sportfishing boat has AC and all the other amenities to keep your group comfortable and safe, such as a private bathroom, a kitchen, a lounge area, and she’s also wheelchair accessible.

The options on this charter seem endless, so take a look at the listed trips and choose the one that’s perfect for you. Some of the species you can go after are Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Barracuda, Kingfish, and many more.

You only need to pack your food, drinks, and sun protection. Everything else is covered by the crew, including your fishing licenses and equipment. Catch cleaning service is available at an additional fee.

Catch some fish with Musicman Charters Sportfishing and share your experience with fishermen and fisherwomen just like you!

Musicman Charters
Charter Operator
Musicman Charters
38 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half day trip AM
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day trip PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour live bait or trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Bonito
+1
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 5 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Michael Fischer
Michael Fischer
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
June 20, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on June 20, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Ricky Hayes
Ricky Hayes
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Above and Beyond
Frying Pan Tower Trip on June 21, 20256 adults

Captain and Mate worked non stop to put us on fish, on a slow bite day. We did a variety of techniques to make sure we didn't leave with clean ice. We missed as many as we caught due to a lack of experience from our group, but Brandon made sure to educate us and most of us landed the next fish. Awesome for every level of anglers or newbies to fishing. A 40 plus inch Cuda was a nice way to end the trip. Thanks again guys!!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Musicman Charters
Response from Charter operator

Yes sir Ricky. Fun day!!

Justin Vance
Justin Vance
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great family trip
Half day trip PM on June 27, 20252 adults1 child

Went with captain Dave and took the kids and a friend, The crew was super fun and friendly, we caught a ton of fish. They cleaned up the fish and put the fillets in bags my freezer is slam full! Absolutely recommend these guys. I’m definitely going again with them this summer, even my 19 year old daughter wants to go again!

Musicman Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thx Justin. Hope we can go again sometime!

Will Wagner
Will Wagner
us
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip! Caught lots of fish!
6 Hour Trip – Live Bait / Trolling on June 13, 20234 adults1 child

From the moment I booked the trip, Captain David was very responsive and answered any questions that we had. We booked a 6 hour trip for our 6 family members and we were a little nervous about bringing our 9 year old daughter on her first deep sea fishing trip. Thankfully the seas were pretty calm, but more importantly Captain David and Hunter did a great job of making her feel at home and comfortable. The boat is very spacious and Hunter does a great job at keeping it organized, clean, and making sure that the tackle is ready to go. Captain David put us on the fish!! We caught 8 amberjacks (released 2), a barracuda, a couple of groupers that got the better of us under the rock ledge, and 2 Spanish Mackerels. The mackerels were a nice bonus as Captain David put my daughter on those so she could share in the fun as well. We feel very fortunate to have had such a great day fishing with these two and can’t wait to get back on the water with them again. Awesome job👍

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Spanish Mackerel
Great Barracuda
Tim Klubertanz
Tim Klubertanz
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with David
4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 5, 20232 adults2 children

FAQs about Musicman Charters Sportfishing

Musicman Charters Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half day trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half day trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 hour live bait or trolling (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Musicman Charters Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning A must have for our customers
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Garmin ans Northstar
  • Fishfinder Garmin and Furuno
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator Freezer
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Kill box and deck ice box as well as food cooler.
  • Radar Garmin
Trips booked with Musicman Charters Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (You and your crew are covered by a Blanket Licens.)
Musicman Charters Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Musicman Charters Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Musicman Charters Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Musicman Charters
Musicman Charters
Musicman Charters

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021

I started commercial fishing as a boy with my dad and through school. Started charter fishing in 1988. Just love being on the ocean and showing people everything I have learned and caught over my lifetime of fishing the East coast waters.

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021

I started commercial fishing as a boy with my dad and through school. Started charter fishing in 1988. Just love being on the ocean and showing people everything I have learned and caught over my lifetime of fishing the East coast waters.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
430 horsepower Volvo Pentas
Powered by
2 x 430HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
A must have for our customers
Fighting chair
GPS
Garmin ans Northstar
Fishfinder
Garmin and Furuno
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Freezer
Outriggers
Ice box
Kill box and deck ice box as well as food cooler.
Radar
Garmin

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Fishing license
You and your crew are covered by a Blanket Licens.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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