Absolut Fishing Charters

Absolut Fishing Charters is located in Manteo, North Carolina and offers to take you on a trip full of fun and excitement. Captain Jed is an Outer Banks native and a seasoned professional mariner. Join him aboard the Absolut for some backcountry fishing. He will use all his experience and skills to make your day the best possible!

Your adventure starts on a 22’ Swan Point center console that can safely take up to 4 anglers. The boat runs on a 200 HP Suzuki engine and uses GPS and fishfinder navigation electronics. It also comes with a wireless trolling motor and livewell to give you the edge over all the fish you’ll be targeting.

We will be targeting Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Flounder, Redfish, and Cobia, depending on the season and conditions.

The captain provides all other rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait and lures. He’ll even supply you with drinks and cover everyone on board for fishing licenses. Don’t forget a cooler to take your catch home.

This is a great family adventure!

Book today and have an incredible fishing experience with Absolut Fishing Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore Charter (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is a 4 hour inshore trip. On this, we fish the calm waters of the sound and near the inlet. Typical target species include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Cobia. This is a great trip for light tackle fishing and beginners or families, so bring your loved ones aboard along with some snacks to stay refreshed.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore Charter (mid)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is a 4 hour inshore trip. On this, we fish the calm waters of the sound and near the inlet. Typical target species include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Cobia. This is a great trip for light tackle fishing and beginners or families, so bring your loved ones aboard along with some snacks to stay refreshed.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore Charter (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is a 4 hour inshore trip. On this, we fish the calm waters of the sound and near the inlet. Typical target species include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Cobia. This is a great trip for light tackle fishing and beginners or families, so bring your loved ones aboard along with some snacks to stay refreshed.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Weather didn’t cooperate

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Charter (AM) on July 25, 2024
My two sons and I spend some time with Captain John and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable and professional in all aspects...
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Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Charter (mid) on September 3, 2024
My wife and I and 2 siblings had a great time with Capt John. Capt was genuine and showed us a good time. He took us to a few...
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Tory H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time, lots of fish and Captain Jamie was incredible!

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Charter (mid) on September 5, 2024
We had an amazing time.  Captain Jamie was incredibly helpful and found some great spots for us and we landed some great Drum. ...
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Vivek G.
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Simply Awesome!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Vivek Gangadharan on July 20, 2024
Thanks to captain Jed for the awesome trip! He was very friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a very nice time fishing for...
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Monte W.
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Great Time!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Charter (AM) on June 20, 2024
We had a blast.  Javier LaVier was fantastic and took great care of us.  He was very knowledgeable and enhanced our experience....
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FAQs about Absolut Fishing Charters

Absolut Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Inshore Charter (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Inshore Charter (mid) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Inshore Charter (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Absolut Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Absolut Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait will be included when available.)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (A NC salt water fishing licenses is included at no cost for everyone.)

Absolut Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Absolut Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Absolut Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Absolut Fishing Charters
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
49 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Jed Dixon is a native of Manteo and he grew up fishing the backwaters of the Roanoke, Croatan, and Pamlico sounds. After high school, Capt. Jed went to the US Merchant Marine Academy where he majored in Marine Transportation and obtained a 1600-ton Oceans Master's license and has been a professional mariner for over 20 years. Capt. Jed’s experience and knowledge serve him well and he looks forward to guiding you on your next fishing adventure.
Our Team
Jamie L.
Captain
John B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Swan Point
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait will be included when available.
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
A NC salt water fishing licenses is included at no cost for everyone.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids under 12 are required by law to wear a life jacket.
You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks

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