Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters
+2Visit Wanchese, North Carolina and join us aboard the Shine Eye Girl for a fishing experience of a lifetime! The “Shine Eye Girl” is a staple of outer banks charter fishing history. Built by Warren O’Neal in 1960, she was a revolutionary vessel of her time and she paved the way for modern-day sportfishing. She’s since been restored (2015) and recently repowered (2021) to provide a modernized yet classic fishing experience. The boat’s fully equipped with up-to-date technology and top-of-the-line gear to make sure you maximize your chances of finding and catching fish.
Captain Josh Brindley was born and raised right here on the outer banks and has numerous years of fishing experience. He and the crew will provide you with a safe and enjoyable day on the water and give the extra effort to make sure you go home with fish for dinner!
Your trip starts on a 40’ Warren O’Neal flybridge that can sit up to 6 guests. The boat runs on a 450 HP Cummins 8.3 engine and uses comprehensive navigation technology. It’s fishing gear includes a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell, as well as a large fish box for your catch.
Fish cleaning seevoces are offered at the marina for a fee
Some of the many species you can chase are Mahi Mahi, Black Seabass, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Redfish, and Cobia. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom and deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, and even kite fish. You decide if you’ll keep the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids aboard.
Captain Josh will cover you for all the tackle, lures, and fishing licenses, so just bring some food and drinks before you leave.
Pay a visit to Shine Eye Girl Charters and have an unforgettable fishing experience!
Captain
Josh Brindley
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+16Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
86%
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Fishing trip in April
Half Day Trip – Fall/Spring (AM) on April 5, 2023
Scherr, WV
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Half Day (PM) with Captain Josh
1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 13, 2022
Had a great afternoon fishing with Captain Josh and mate Chris. Started by trolling nearshore for ribbon fish. After a couple passes, the crew found the perfect combination of speed, depth, and location, and we started pulling fish out left and right. We definitely kept our mate Chris busy. After catching around 20 ribbons, we went farther out and Captain Josh put us over some wreckage. Almost immediately we started catching fish. Triggers, sea bass, robin fish, flounder (which unfortunately we had to throw back), even a skate. The crew was very helpful and courteous, and did their best to get fish in the boat. Great afternoon fishing. We'll definitely charter the Shine Eye Girl again.
Had a great afternoon fishing with Captain Josh and mate Chris. Started by trolling nearshore for ribbon fish. After a couple passes, the crew found the perfect combination of speed, depth, and location, and we started pulling fish out left and right. We definitely kept our mate Chris busy. After catching around 20 ribbons, we went farther out and Captain Josh put us over some wreckage. Almost immediately we started catching fish. Triggers, sea bass, robin fish, flounder (which unfortunately...
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Half Day with Captain Josh
1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 9, 2022
Can't thank Captain Josh and 1st Mate Chris enough for a great morning of fishing! Captain Josh gave us plenty of options for what we wanted to do with our morning and he delivered big time. He'd been tracking a school of Amberjack living under a Navy tower about 20 miles out and had the perfect plan for us to come home with 4 massive keepers! He coached us perfectly through the fights with these big guys. Awesome day out on the water. Captain Josh, Chris and the Shine Eye Girl absolutely killed it!
Can't thank Captain Josh and 1st Mate Chris enough for a great morning of fishing! Captain Josh gave us plenty of options for what we wanted to do with our morning and he delivered big time. He'd been tracking a school of Amberjack living under a Navy tower about 20 miles out and had the perfect plan for us to come home with 4 massive keepers! He coached us perfectly through the fights with these big guys. Awesome day out on the water. Captain Josh, Chris and the Shine Eye Girl absolutely...
Baltimore, Maryland
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Afternoon half day trip with Josh Brindley
1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 8, 2022
Had a great trip with Josh and Chris. Was a tough day on the water but they never gave up and got us on some good fishing. Both were very knowledgeable and great to be in the boat with. The family and I had a great afternoon with Shine Eye Girl Charters. A+ service from beginning to end, very professional and kept the kids involved and having a good time. Went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. I highly recommend them and look forward to fishing with them again in the future.
Had a great trip with Josh and Chris. Was a tough day on the water but they never gave up and got us on some good fishing. Both were very knowledgeable and great to be in the boat with. The family and I had a great afternoon with Shine Eye Girl Charters. A+ service from beginning to end, very professional and kept the kids involved and having a good time. Went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. I highly recommend them and look forward to fishing with them again in the future....
Quakertown, PA
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Full day trip awesome experience
Full Day Ocean Bottom Fishing on July 15, 2022
First off I must commend Josh, John and Chris on a great trip overall. We had a great experience with them all and they were all super with the lass experienced anglers we had with us. We were open to whatever and we went for a little bit of everything and even ended up with fish we weren’t targeting because they were so on top of what was going on around us. Thank you for a great day on the water even though the weather cut us a bit short, Still brought in a great haul!
First off I must commend Josh, John and Chris on a great trip overall. We had a great experience with them all and they were all super with the lass experienced anglers we had with us. We were open to whatever and we went for a little bit of everything and even ended up with fish we weren’t targeting because they were so on top of what was going on around us. Thank you for a great day on the water even though the weather cut us a bit short, Still brought in a great haul!
FAQs about Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters
What are the trip rates for Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters?
Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Fall/Spring (AM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Fall/Spring (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (10 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - Full Day Ocean Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - Full Day–Offshore- Deep Sea (11 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters?
When you book a trip with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet We do have a private bathroom with working toilet and sink
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters?
Trips booked with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- First Mate (We will always have a first mate available as they will help load and dock the boat as well as assist with the catching and handling of the fish and bait. Our mate works very hard and tips of %20 or more are mandatory )
- Fishing License (All licenses are covered by the boats blanket license and are covered in the price of the trip )
What types of fishing does Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters offer?
Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (On average our offshore trips are about 40 miles from the inlet and about 28 miles from land )
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters offer?
Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Shine Eye Girl OBX Charters include:
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
Captain Josh is a lifetime fisherman with 15 years of charter fishing experience, born and raised here on the outer banks.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
On average our offshore trips are about 40 miles from the inlet and about 28 miles from land
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
We do have a private bathroom with working toilet and sink
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
We will always have a first mate available as they will help load and dock the boat as well as assist with the catching and handling of the fish and bait. Our mate works very hard and tips of %20 or more are mandatory
Fishing License
All licenses are covered by the boats blanket license and are covered in the price of the trip
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children off all ages are always welcome but please no more than 3 young children per supervising adult
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Wanchese right now
Bluefish
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Redfish
Sailfish
Seabass (Black)
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo