Old School Fishing Charters
Old School Fishing Charters
Spring is here! Migrations of many species of fish are occurring now and fish are starting to bite. I have tracked and have forecast their migration. I know where to find Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder. Book now and because it is off-season we can customize it for your exact needs, day, and time!
Explore the gorgeous waters of North Carolina and have a great fishing experience with Old School Fishing Charters! Captain Michael Rosso will meet you in Wanchese and take you to some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing spots. Experienced and friendly, Captain Michael will make sure you enjoy your stay on board and return with a good catch. Join in and create some great memories fishing!
Old School Fishing Charters features a 21' Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series boat called Touch of Grey. She can fit 6 guests and is equipped with a 150 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard engine. It also boasts a Minnkota Terova trolling motor, an 8' Power Pole shallow water anchor, Simrad Pro 9 GPS / fishfinder / depth finder, and a Northstar VHF radio. There's also an ice-box you can use and a livewell.
You'll go after Black Seabass, Flounder, Weakfish, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Redfish, and many more species. To attract them, you can use light tackle bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. Feel free to bring kids on your trip as well as to keep the fish you catch.
Captain Michael provides all the fishing tackle manufactured in the US by Penn, live bait, lures, and he also covers you for fishing licenses. Just bring your favorite food and drinks before you depart and you'll be set to go.
Feel free to message the captain about when you want to fish and how long you want to fish. He's flexible and reasonable! Having lived and worked on the water for 20 years, the captain can give you a tour of the Nothern OBX from the perspective of the Sound waters.
Join Old School Fishing Charters and experience a fishing adventure in North Carolina!
Spring is here! Migrations of many species of fish are occurring now and fish are starting to bite. I have tracked and have forecast their migration. I know where to find Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder. Book now and because it is off-season we can customize it for your exact needs, day, and time!
Explore the gorgeous waters of North Carolina and have a great fishing experience with Old School Fishing Charters! Captain Michael Rosso will meet you in Wanchese and take you to some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing spots. Experienced and friendly, Captain Michael will make sure you enjoy your stay on board and return with a good catch. Join in and create some great memories fishing!
Old School Fishing Charters features a 21' Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series boat called Touch of Grey. She can fit 6 guests and is equipped with a 150 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard engine. It also boasts a Minnkota Terova trolling motor, an 8' Power Pole shallow water anchor, Simrad Pro 9 GPS / fishfinder / depth finder, and a Northstar VHF radio. There's also an ice-box you can use and a livewell.
You'll go after Black Seabass, Flounder, Weakfish, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Redfish, and many more species. To attract them, you can use light tackle bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. Feel free to bring kids on your trip as well as to keep the fish you catch.
Captain Michael provides all the fishing tackle manufactured in the US by Penn, live bait, lures, and he also covers you for fishing licenses. Just bring your favorite food and drinks before you depart and you'll be set to go.
Feel free to message the captain about when you want to fish and how long you want to fish. He's flexible and reasonable! Having lived and worked on the water for 20 years, the captain can give you a tour of the Nothern OBX from the perspective of the Sound waters.
Join Old School Fishing Charters and experience a fishing adventure in North Carolina!
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I first got in touch with Captain Michael about two months before this trip. In early May, I took a week off and drove 10 hours to North Carolina to target Sheepshead. However, I wasn't having any luck. Even at the local bait shops, no one was hearing about Sheepshead being caught—only a few Bluefish here and there. I didn’t want my long-awaited vacation to end without catching anything, so even though I hadn't originally planned on hiring a charter, I decided to reach out to a few captains. While some didn't even bother to reply, Michael responded right away. More importantly, he was incredibly honest and told me that even the boats weren't catching much at that time. Since I knew I would be returning to the area for work in July, I told him I’d love to book a trip then if the timing worked out. Once I coordinated the schedule with my friends for July, we finally made the trip happen. Leading up to the day, I had so many questions, but Michael always replied instantly and gave us complete peace of mind. Since Sheepshead can be very tricky to catch, I asked if we could switch targets if things got tough. He happily agreed and took us to several great spots throughout the day. For the big catches, one of my friends landed a 25-inch Black Drum, and Michael himself caught a 24-inch one, which he generously let us keep and take home! We also caught plenty of smaller fish and had a blast. I will absolutely book with Michael again next time. Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip!
Yoichi! You and your friends were great to fish with! I wish everyone woild have hooked big fish! thank you so much for the kind review! I really enjoyed the morning with y’all! Safe travels and come back and see me soon, please! 
We are first timers visiting OBX, I was looking to book a fishing trip to gift my boyfriend for his birthday. After searching so many pages I found Old School Charters and Captain Mikes video. From the time of booking Mike was very responsive and helpful even contacted me the day before because the day we were set to go was going to be windy for the trip. We chose another day and set out on our trip. Captain Mike was very friendly,. knowledgeable and accommodating. We caught a few fish before an unfortunate downpour arrived and had to cut our trip short. Despite the weather changes we had a blast. Definitely recommend and hope to return for another trip in the future
I had a blast Janice and Tim! You now will always ahve a friend in the OBX! I am so happy for you both and wish you the best!🙏
Captain Mike was great, my two girls had never fished and he took the time and work with them casting, baiting their hooks and kept giving great instruction. One of my girls got the big catch of the day. A very nice Black Drum!
Thanks so Andrew! what a fun day of fishing! Hoping to see you again next year!
we were able to catch some big sheepshead and a large black drum. The tacos were great. Mike was very funny and kept everyone engaged in the task of fishing. Outstanding guide.
Derak, it was my absolute pleasure fishing with yall! Truly! I am glad we stuck with it and our tenacity paid off! We had the best catch for the day yesterday in the small boat harbor. So glad to hear the tacos were great. Get in touch with me next time you wanna fish. Thank you. 
Booked with Captain Mike as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. Captain Mike was great, tried many spots to put us on fish. He told us about a couple of trails to ride our scooters on and where we could fish from while we were in town too. No luck on the fish but it was still fun being out on the water. Will definitely book again when back!
Thank you so much for fishing with me Johnathan and Tia. Despite, the poor fishing I enjoyed our morning on the water. It was great meeting and hanging with you. Hope you come back to the OBX and fish with me again!
FAQs about Old School Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Old School Fishing Charters?
- US $350 per group - A Half Day Trip/4hours (4 hours)
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew (4 hours)
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew (4 hours)
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip/ 4 Hours/Party of 2 (4 hours)
- US $430 per group - Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 4 Crew (4 hours)
- US $430 per group - Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 4 Crew (4 hours)
- US $430 per group - Half Day Trip 7 AM 4 MAX (copy) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - Half Day Trip MAX 6 Crew (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - Half Day Trip MAX 6 Crew - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - Half Day Trip MAX 6 Crew - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Old School Fishing Charters?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Old School Fishing Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We often use live bait, and there is never any difference in the price of your charter.)
- Lures
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses are covered by my boats blanket license which I purchased each and every year. This is so clients do not have to buy one of their own.)
What types of fishing does Old School Fishing Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Old School Fishing Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Old School Fishing Charters?
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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.
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
Bank transfer
What’s biting in Wanchese right now
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
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