Instigator Sportfishing
Instigator Sportfishing
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Instigator Sportfishing is the premier charter boat for families and children, based out of Wanchese, NC at the Wanchese Marina. Looking for a perfect way to introduce your kids to fishing, look no further, Capt George and Will will provide the best experiene possible. Capt George loves to share his knowledge and techniques - you will learn from start to finish.
Capt. George 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 and trolling. You're looking at 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Little Tunny, and Dogfish, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 33' Bertram boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.
Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
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 Instigator Sportfishing.
Instigator Sportfishing is the premier charter boat for families and children, based out of Wanchese, NC at the Wanchese Marina. Looking for a perfect way to introduce your kids to fishing, look no further, Capt George and Will will provide the best experiene possible. Capt George loves to share his knowledge and techniques - you will learn from start to finish.
Capt. George 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 and trolling. You're looking at 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Little Tunny, and Dogfish, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 33' Bertram boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.
Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
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 Instigator Sportfishing.
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What anglers say
All reviews (35)
Ridiculous!!! We caught too many fish!! Hahaaa best time ever! 40+ Spanish Mackerel 6 bluefish! Spot on the moment we got on board. Captain George knows exactly where to go and first mate Will was on top of the lines all day. I had booked a more expensive intermediate charter and when I got there Captain George knew there weren’t any fish out there and offered a less expensive inshore charter. He’s a true gem, saves you money AND gets you on fish! Couldn’t ask for anything better!!! 50lbs of fish at weigh in for a 6hr charter :)
Thank you so much for trusting us with your fishing experience! You all were a great group and a lot of fun! We had some crazy weather this week, and you never know how it will affect fishing, but it turned out terrific. So glad you had fun with us, and we look forward to fishing with you again and again!
We had a great 6 hr near shore trip! The mate Will was awesome with our kids (5yr and 7yr) and seemed to have as much fun as they did. Captain George let the kids go sit up top with him while we were trolling and they loved that. We caught a lot of fish and then the guys even switched up the gear to try for a shark after my son asked and we managed to get one right in time before heading in! We also loved getting to see Bodie Lighthouse and some pretty views while out on the boat.
This is what it is all about. We are so happy that the kids had such a great time. It is our goal to help create fun memories, and hopefully future fishing enthusiasts! It was our pleasure to charter with your family, and look forward to doing it again the next time you visit the OBX!
With the minimal margin in review variances, I looked at the photos from this crews past recent trips and went off the smiles and fish in the photos. These guys know what they are doing and put us on fish right away. They were fantastic with the kids and the trip was excellent. We will be back again to charter our next off-shore trip with them.
Thanks Sean for sharing your fishing experience with us! We truly try our best to provide our groups with a fun, memorable time. We take the trust our customers are giving us very seriously. When we hear the kids enjoyed it we know we did our job right! We look forward to fishing with you all again!
Captain George & Will were great! Will might be the best first mate in OBX! Caught lots of fish and Will was quick to get the lines back out. Will took great care of my 89 yr old FIL and made sure he was safe getting in/out and walking around the boat! They made a great family memory for our teenage kids! Plan on booking them nex time!
What a great charter for a great family. We are truly grateful that you trusted us and were able to leave with fun family memories. Will works hard and he really is a fantastic mate. We look forward to fishing with you all again!!
George and Will were the best captain and first mate you could ask for! We caught a boat full of spanish mackeral and bluefish, and my wifes only complaint was reeling in too many fish! Top notch dogs to go out with.
What a great day of fishing with you and your wife. Wow, what a catch! You were a fun couple, and real troopers because it was a lot of reeling in, for sure. I hope the blister on her hand from all of that rod action is all healed up! Thank you so much for fishing with us, and we can't wait to do it again!
FAQs about Instigator Sportfishing
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (12:30) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (Mid- Day) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore (AM) Late Morning (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore (PM) (Late Start) (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 3/4 Day Intermediate Trip (6 hr) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Intermediate (8 Hours) (8 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
With many years of fishing experience, Capt. George is prepared to show you the best of these waters whether you're bottom fishing, light tackle, trolling, or using a more specialized technique. Among his favorite fish to target are Bluefish and King Mackeral. Customers often walk away with a cooler full of fish and high praise for George's knowledge of the local waters.
With many years of fishing experience, Capt. George is prepared to show you the best of these waters whether you're bottom fishing, light tackle, trolling, or using a more specialized technique. Among his favorite fish to target are Bluefish and King Mackeral. Customers often walk away with a cooler full of fish and high praise for George's knowledge of the local waters.
Real catches by this captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
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.
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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Wanchese right now
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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