Driftin’ Along Charters
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Driftin’ Along Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
220 Annie Drive
Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Driftin’ Along Charters is located in Carolina Beach and it’s ready to show you why this is a popular year-round fishing destination for anglers of all levels!

Capt. TC specializes in inshore trips, and he has some tricks up his sleeve to put you on some fish! Knowledgeable and eager to help, he’s an expert in light tackle, and his goal is to tailor the trip to your needs so that you’ll have an unforgettable experience.

You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year. You can keep anything you catch as long as it’s legal to do so.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 19’ Carolina Skiff boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip, and it’s up to you to use it as best you can. Also, no need to worry about a license, as your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Bring with you any drinks and snacks you like to eat, and if you want to take the rest of the family along for the ride, kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Driftin’ Along Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $400
    A 4-hour trip in the afternoon.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $400
    In the 4-hour trip, we target Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead using mostly live bait in the warmer months and artificial in the fall and winter.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    In the 6-hour trip, we target Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead using mostly live bait in the warmer months and artificial in the fall and winter.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $800
    In the 8-hour trip, we target Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead using mostly live bait in the warmer months and artificial in the fall and winter.

FAQs about Driftin’ Along Charters

Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Driftin’ Along Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
Trips booked with Driftin’ Along Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle
Top targeted fish species with Driftin’ Along Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

About the Captain

TC Smith
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
4 Customer reviews
Member since October 2022
Captain TC grew up commercial fishing in Masonboro Sound, taking every chance he had to be out on the water. He uses mainly light tackle with live bait, except in the winter months when live bait isn't readily available. "I decided to create an affordable charter to offer a great experience to everyone."

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Bay boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crystal D.
Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with TC

Half Day Trip on November 13, 2022
10/10 we will definitely book with TC again!!! We had an amazing, stress-free day on the water. He clearly knows his stuff...
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Madeline B.
Hampstead, North Carolina
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Half day with TC

Half Day Trip on November 5, 2022
Highly recommend! TC was great, the fish were slow biting but we still reeled in a couple! He tried multiple places to make...
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Harold G.
Shallotte, North Carolina
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Half day trip with Captain TC Smith

Half Day Trip on October 28, 2022
Great trip. Captain very knowledgeable and eager. When we caught a fish it was like he caught the fish. I have fished with...
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Shawn F.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Fishing with TC

Half Day Trip on September 10, 2022
Had a blast and TC put me on fish right away. In just a few casts I had this sweet flounder! First time on a boat in years....
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