Tightline Charters
Tightline Charters
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Book your next inshore fishing adventure with Tightline Charters! Your guide for the day is Captain Aaron with over 30 years of fishing experience from the Carolinas to the Caribbean.
Enjoy a half day, 3/4 day or full day of inshore fishing the Pamlico Sound for Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Bluefish, and Cobia using light tackle. Capt. Aaron also offers fly fishing, bring your own fly gear.
The vessel is a 25' Privateer V-hull powered by a 200 Honda outboard motor. Equipped with Garmin electronics, trolling motor, and top of the line IRT reels. Fishing license is included. Maximum capacity of 4 passengers makes for a great day on the water
What you should bring: polarized sunglasses, sunblock, and weather appropriate clothing. Bottled water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks.
Book your next inshore fishing adventure with Tightline Charters! Your guide for the day is Captain Aaron with over 30 years of fishing experience from the Carolinas to the Caribbean.
Enjoy a half day, 3/4 day or full day of inshore fishing the Pamlico Sound for Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Bluefish, and Cobia using light tackle. Capt. Aaron also offers fly fishing, bring your own fly gear.
The vessel is a 25' Privateer V-hull powered by a 200 Honda outboard motor. Equipped with Garmin electronics, trolling motor, and top of the line IRT reels. Fishing license is included. Maximum capacity of 4 passengers makes for a great day on the water
What you should bring: polarized sunglasses, sunblock, and weather appropriate clothing. Bottled water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks.
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Mike Hill•
Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewstarted slow but heated up at the end!
Half Day Trip on September 18, 2026 • 2 adultsAaron was absolutely the best! The bite was tough at the beginning but Aaron was determined to find some fish and I ended up catching multiple species and lit up the Blues before coming back into the dock. i will be back and Aaron is a top notch Captain!
Stacie MartinRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedNewcaptain Aaron was fantastic
3/4 Day Trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adultsWe booked to go deep sea, but as our curse had it weather was not permiting. However Captain Aaron made the trip fun and enjoyable! He made sure we caught fish, learned some new skills and had the best conversations! Highly recommend!
Bohdan TkachenkoRepeat angler•Buffalo, NY, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedNewExcellent charter
3/4 Day Trip on September 3, 2026 • 2 adultsMy friend and I had an great time on the water. We caught a ton of Blue Fish and Spanish Mackerel, as well as a few other species as bycatch. We ended the day by catching a massive shark. Would book another charter with Capt Aaron again!
Jena BrownRepeat angler•Georgia, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0VerifiedBest Trip and Awesome Captain!!!
Full Day Trip on June 28, 2026 • 4 adultswe have done several charter trips on OBX, but Tightline was by far the best one we have ever done! Capt Aaron far exceeded our expectations, he got us on the fish, gave excellent advice that will help future fishing adventures about techniques of casting, etc. Highly recommend taking a trip with him!
Kirk Adams•Maryland, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAction Packed
Half Day Trip on July 10, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had fish on the deck within 30 minutes of setting foot on the boat.Landed 3 different species of fish.Ive fished numerous Charters thru the years and Captain Aaron was exceptional. Very personable,knowledgeable and engaging with our party.Knows how to fish.Highly recommend.
Michael TischRepeat angler•Youngstown, OH, US•Member since 20262 trips5.0VerifiedNewFish fry tonight
Half Day Trip on September 2, 2026 • 4 adultsAaron put us on the blues and mackerel. Had a great time. Fish fry 2nite. Thank you Aaron!
Daymon Tomazin•Kentucky, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Capt. Aaron Aaron
Half Day Trip on July 23, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt Aaron was awesome. he was very sociable and did everything he could for us. We caught a ray and 3 sharks. The weather was not on our side but Captain Aaron did the beat he could for us. I would definitely book again with him.
Daniel MorelockRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20259 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!
Full Day Trip on July 2, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt Aaron is outstanding. We've done charters with several Captains and Tightlines is top notch. Captain is personable, knowledgeable and knows how to find the fish. We had such a good time we are coming back next week. Definitely recommend.
Andrew Bello•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBirthday fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 17, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Aaron was amazing and made sure we caught fish for my 30th birthday. Definitely will be booking again when we are back in town. Super friendly, knowledgeable and committed to catching fish.
Jordan Stidham•Virginia, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedgreat fishing guide
Half Day Trip on August 13, 2026 • 3 adultswe had a beautiful ride out and caught some fish to cook for dinner. our captain was very friendly and good at explaining how each rod was used and what he was doing next.
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Aaron was absolutely the best! The bite was tough at the beginning but Aaron was determined to find some fish and I ended up catching multiple species and lit up the Blues before coming back into the dock. i will be back and Aaron is a top notch Captain!
Truly an amazing experience!! The fishing was great, but it was Captain Aaron that made the trip, his attitude and dedication was outstanding. We had a ton of fun!!! Best charter trip I have ever been on!!!! We had a ton of fun. Call this Captain and get the trip of a lifetime!!!
Aaron knows the area, the sound and best fishing spots, even though the fish just weren’t biting that today for us and other charters he made sure to get us somewhere to catch something. He is very knowledgeable about the fish and area. Highly recommended
We booked to go deep sea, but as our curse had it weather was not permiting. However Captain Aaron made the trip fun and enjoyable! He made sure we caught fish, learned some new skills and had the best conversations! Highly recommend!
My friend and I had an great time on the water. We caught a ton of Blue Fish and Spanish Mackerel, as well as a few other species as bycatch. We ended the day by catching a massive shark. Would book another charter with Capt Aaron again!
FAQs about Tightline Charters
- US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Drinks (Bottled water provided. You are welcome to bring yoyr own drinks (including alcohol) and snacks.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Bowfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- Cero Mackerel
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Redfish
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
- Wahoo
Your captain
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
I have been fishing both offshore and inshore for 30 years from the Caribbean to the Carolinas. My dad started taking me bluefin tuna fishing when I was a kid and I've been hooked ever since! Fishing the flats and near shore waters of Cape Hatteras has been my life dream.
Aaron A.
Captain
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How cancellations work
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
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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What’s biting in Hatteras right now
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
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