Play Money Charters LLC is located in Swansboro and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Dalton aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 6-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Grouper, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be a 22’ Sea Hunt that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Play Money Charters LLC.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Evening island tour no fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $350
    Designed for up to 6 people to see the beautiful inland waters and islands. Marine life and shell finding.
  • Private trip
    Morning island tours no fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    Designed for up to 6 people to see the beautiful inland waters and islands. Marine life and shell finding.
  • Private trip
    Evening inshore bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Targeting grey trout and sea mullet
  • Private trip
    Morning Inshore bottom fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Targeting grey trout and sea mullet
  • Private trip
    Inshore trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This is an inshore trip for various species.
  • Private trip
    Nearshore trip under 10 miles
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This consist of trolling or bottom fishing. This is weather dependant. Saftey is my first concern. 3 people dendant on size and age.
  • Private trip
    Full day nearshore trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    This trip with be no further than 20 miles out. We will target mahi mahi tuna amber jacks cobia king mackeral and bottom fishing. Price is for up to 4 ppl
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full day blue water
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,650
    Well folks we have something new to play on this year a 2011 Nautic star 2500 offshore. PlayMoney Charters LLC is offering full day blue water trips for up to 6 people targeting mahi-mahi ,tuna ,king ,and wahoo. A full day blue water trip will cost $1,600.00 plus mate fees. Everything is included except for what you want to eat and drink. Let us know if we can get you scheduled before we book up.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
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FAQs about Play Money Charters LLC

Play Money Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Evening island tour no fishing (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Morning island tours no fishing (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Evening inshore bottom fishing (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Morning Inshore bottom fishing trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Inshore trip (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Nearshore trip under 10 miles (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full day nearshore trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Full day blue water (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Play Money Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Play Money Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (I have blanket license for all clients)

Play Money Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Play Money Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Play Money Charters LLC include:
  • Bluefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Dalton Deaver
Swansboro, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
My name is Dalton "Buddy" Deaver, II, the owner and Captain of Play Money Charters, LLC. I am married to my best friend and wife Janie and together we have two incredible sons, Dekota and Dawson. We enjoy being on the water and fishing as a family. Fishing is one of my favorite past times. Growing up in Morehead City, NC, and returning to visit family and friends when I moved to Kinston, NC, I cannot remember a time when I didn't have a rod and reel in my hand. My dad invested in me at a young age, which gave me the passion I have for fishing today. I bought my first boat when I was 17 and it didn’t stop there.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License
I have blanket license for all clients

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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
Customer Service at its Best
Customer Service at its Best
Customer Service at its Best
+40
Angler rating
14
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Brooke M.
Swansboro, North Carolina
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Half day fishing trip and ecotour

VERIFIED   Morning island tours no fishing on April 6, 2023
We can’t possibly rate Captain Buddy as high as he deserves. He was off the charts! We had 4 four year olds and he gave us...
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Ashley B.
Cary, NC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Buddy and then some!

VERIFIED   Morning Inshore bottom fishing trip on April 13, 2023
We had the best day. Captain Buddy was knowledgeable of the waters. He is local and has been his whole life. We laughed and...
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Raymond H.
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Customer Service at its Best

VERIFIED   Evening inshore bottom fishing on January 15, 2024
Great Captain, awesome boat!  Put us over fish all day and knows what to use to catch the fish.  Great conversation and many...
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Jacob C.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain “Buddy” Deaver is the man!

VERIFIED   Evening inshore bottom fishing on June 17, 2023
Captain Buddy got us on the fish within 5 minutes after of the first cast! He went above and beyond to show my family a great...
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Mike W.
Charleston, WV
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Morning trip with Captain Dalton

VERIFIED   Morning island tours no fishing on September 20, 2023
By far the best day of our vacation so far! Captain Dalton was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about everything ocean! He...
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