Back N’ Black 

5.0
(100 reviews)
 Harbor Road 898, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Back N’ Black 

Wanchese, NC, United States
53 ft
6
5.0
(100 reviews)

She's back and better than ever! Based out of Wanchese, Back N' Black is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Back'N Black is a 53' Bobby Sullivan custom Carolina vessel built in 1987 and has been a prime sport fishing charter boat of the Outer Banks since that day! As part of the world's best charter fleet here in our coastal waters, your charter will enjoy catching Billfish, Mahi, Tunas, Wahoo, Bottom Fish, and even a Shark or two. With a new name and brand, the Black'N Black vessel has been re-powered with industry-leading electronics along with a Cat c18 1000hp engine enabling cruising speeds to upwards of 28knots.

The updated renovations to the main cabin of the vessel and brand new HVAC system makes for a very comfortable journey in between catches for any serious fisherman or family trip. The Interior includes 2 large sofas, TV, and a kitchen area with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. Aboard the vessel during your trip the mezzanine seating provides a comfortable sitting area with sun and spray protection provided by the flybridge overhang to enjoy all the action one step up from the cockpit sole. Beautifully built into each level of the Back'N Black is an abundance of useful amenities for both creature comfort and fishing.

With many years under his belt growing up on our coastal waters, Capt. Derek will do his best to ensure you have a fun day full of fishing. His resume and accolades in the fishing community alone will guarantee a safe and memorable trip. From being featured in Men's Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

All licenses, tackle, and bait are included. Just bring your drinks and snacks.

Book with us NOW to secure your spot for the 2025 season for you and your group!

*Tournament Scheduling*
With the continued legacy of tournament wins, the Back' N Black will have limited spots available to those wanting to book for the 2025Tournament Season. Contact us!

She's back and better than ever! Based out of Wanchese, Back N' Black is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Back'N Black is a 53' Bobby Sullivan custom Carolina vessel built in 1987 and has been a prime sport fishing charter boat of the Outer Banks since that day! As part of the world's best charter fleet here in our coastal waters, your charter will enjoy catching Billfish, Mahi, Tunas, Wahoo, Bottom Fish, and even a Shark or two. With a new name and brand, the Black'N Black vessel has been re-powered with industry-leading electronics along with a Cat c18 1000hp engine enabling cruising speeds to upwards of 28knots.

The updated renovations to the main cabin of the vessel and brand new HVAC system makes for a very comfortable journey in between catches for any serious fisherman or family trip. The Interior includes 2 large sofas, TV, and a kitchen area with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. Aboard the vessel during your trip the mezzanine seating provides a comfortable sitting area with sun and spray protection provided by the flybridge overhang to enjoy all the action one step up from the cockpit sole. Beautifully built into each level of the Back'N Black is an abundance of useful amenities for both creature comfort and fishing.

With many years under his belt growing up on our coastal waters, Capt. Derek will do his best to ensure you have a fun day full of fishing. His resume and accolades in the fishing community alone will guarantee a safe and memorable trip. From being featured in Men's Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

All licenses, tackle, and bait are included. Just bring your drinks and snacks.

Book with us NOW to secure your spot for the 2025 season for you and your group!

*Tournament Scheduling*
With the continued legacy of tournament wins, the Back' N Black will have limited spots available to those wanting to book for the 2025Tournament Season. Contact us!

Derek Nelson
Captain
Derek Nelson
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Evening Channel Trolls with Sunset
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (4:30 PM, 5:30 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day trip.
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Jul 31
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+8
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Family Fun Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
+4
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
OverNight Trip- 2 days 1 night
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Swordfish
+8
US $5,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 24 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
100 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (125)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Andrew Yeary
Andrew Yeary
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
what to catch fish…book Back N Black
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 8, 20266 adults

The original day we planned had bad weather. The Capt worked with me on availability and we came at a later date. The Capt and mate are incredibly easy to deal with and great guys. the Capt let us know what they had been catching and we made a plan for the day. As they often do, plans can change, the Capt shifted and just lihe that we were on the fish. I had my family with me on this trip, some first timers and some seasoned fisherman. Everything was explained and made easy for all of us. If you go out with them, know and understand they will put you on the fish and you are gonna get tired from reeling!!! Couldn’t of asked for a better Capt and first mate! they work well together and the Captain nakes it his priority to get you on the fish! He delivered in a big way when my wife caught a White Marlin. We already made plans for future trips. We found our Captain and boat that we will always come back to! Bottom line… if you want to catch fish, have a great captain and first mate, be on a great boat, its a pretty easy choice who to book with!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Mark Miller
Mark Miller
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Tuna and Tile Fish Frenzy!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 27, 20266 adults

We had a great trip with the crew of Back N’ Black. Captain Derek put us on the fish from the jump and first mate Stefan was outstanding. We started off hooking a Mahi Mahi almost immediately when we began fishing and quickly transitioned to a ton of Black Fin Tuna with a few Skipjacks. The sharks left us alone until late in the frenzy. We frequently had two tuna on the lines at the same time and had three once. After everyone was wore out from all the tuna, we headed out to find the tilefish. We started catching the tilefish as fast as the bait hit the bottom and quickly hit our limit in about 15 minutes. We also hooked some nice black bass. The weather was gorgeous with no wind and flat seas and the crew and fishing were even better. I am still not sure how first mate Stefan kept up with us. If you want a great boat and crew, I would highly recommend Back N’ Black.

Bridget Gwin
Bridget Gwin
Repeat angler
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Trip for the Memory Book
Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 27, 20264 adults2 children

We booked thi trip during my daughter's 2st birthday weekend vacation. Derek was always very communicative and shared helpful information leading up to the trip. We had two 10 year old boys with us as well, while there was a bit of seasickness since we're not used to the constant trolling experience, we still had a really good time! The boys did manage to pull in a large, beautiful Mahi, which we look forward to for 4th of July dinner! Stefan (hopefully spelled correctly) ws amazing with my son as well, he showed him he ropes of reeling, baiting, and casting the lines as well as letting him help work on the desk where safe, and he absolutely loved every bit of it, thank you for that experience! I wish they could take out more people so we could take a few other friends in the same charter as an annual trip! The one thing I would have enjoyed a little more would have been just bit more time bottom water fishing when the trolling was extremely slow so everyone could enjoy more time catching fish too, that was alot of fun as well! Overall, Derek an Stefan were amazing, and we did enjoy our trip, rain, choppiness, seasickness, and all! Oh, and Stefan....my husband said "keep your shirt on, he's jealous he's not in that shape anymore!" LOL 😂

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Christopher Silver
Christopher Silver
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Experience
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 28, 20266 adults

Derek and Stefan were friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job getting us on the fish. We caught 2 wahoo and some mahi. we had a couple folks get sea sick from the chop but Stefan did his best to help them cope. Ultimately everyone is really happy with the trip.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
William Sullivan
William Sullivan
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Mahi frenzy
Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 23, 20265 adults1 child

A slow start to the day and what seemed like for most if not all the marina. Derek masterfully read all conditions and brought us to hot zones where we were catching Mahi, Wahoo, SkipJack and for fun… monster amber jack. great time on the boat, amazing first mate too- stefen had alot of on the spot tips and brought the excitement when we needed it most. will be booking agin 1000%.

FAQs about Back N’ Black

Back N’ Black offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Evening Channel Trolls with Sunset (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Evening Channel Trolls with Sunset - 5:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half day trip. (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half day trip. - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Family Fun Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $5,000 per day per group - OverNight Trip- 2 days 1 night (2 days)
When you book a trip with Back N’ Black, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Our head is enclosed with a working door and runs off of fresh water for a refreshing restroom use. Also a top hatch for add air.
  • Air conditioning New 2022
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS 2022
  • Fishfinder 2022
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar 2022
Trips booked with Back N’ Black include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (So we live bait very little on this part of the east coast but when we do bait is free of charge to you. )
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (My vessel comes with a 6 pack license, so everyone on board is covered by the boat. )
Back N’ Black offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Our usual day is about 35-45 miles but if needed we will run around 60 at most before we start fishing. We have a very short ride to our usual fishing grounds but can stretch it if needed.)
  • Wreck fishing
Back N’ Black offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Back N’ Black include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Derek Nelson
Derek Nelson

Wanchese, North Carolina, United States

12 Fishing Reports
100 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022

Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53' Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men's Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

Derek Nelson
Derek Nelson
12
reports
100
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53' Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men's Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Fantastic Experience
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.
  • Great morning on the water. Thank you Lord !!!
    Jonas S.
    Jonas S.
  • Dereck
    Ritchie F.
    Ritchie F.
  • Tuna and Tile Fish Frenzy!
    Mark M.
    Mark M.
  • what
    Devin Y.
    Devin Y.
  • Great trip!
    Fred W.
    Fred W.
  • The OBX fishing journey
    Crystal R.
    Crystal R.
  • Trip for the Memory Book
    Bridget G.
    Bridget G.
  • Best trip ever
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
  • March fishing trip
    Rory S.
    Rory S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Custom Carolina
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 1000HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our usual day is about 35-45 miles but if needed we will run around 60 at most before we start fishing. We have a very short ride to our usual fishing grounds but can stretch it if needed.
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Our head is enclosed with a working door and runs off of fresh water for a refreshing restroom use. Also a top hatch for add air.
Air conditioning
New 2022
Fighting chair
GPS
2022
Fishfinder
2022
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
2022
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
So we live bait very little on this part of the east coast but when we do bait is free of charge to you.
Lures
First mate
Fishing license
My vessel comes with a 6 pack license, so everyone on board is covered by the boat.

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
Kids and tournaments are our special moments in the ocean. Captain Derek having two of his own he takes offshore, kids are our future in so many ways, so when I say they will be taking care of and respect shown to them while on board, you have my word.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Mate and I will help same as I help my friends

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 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 0.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wanchese right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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