Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime 

4.9
(128 reviews)
 Town Creek Water Access, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States–

Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime 

Beaufort, NC, United States
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30 ft
6
4.9
(128 reviews)

Breakday Charters is all rigged and ready for your fishing adventure on the waters surrounding Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. If you want to pursue the best fish the region has to offer or just check what is biting – this is exactly what you are looking for.

Take a ride on a 2021, Contender 30T center console, 'Ragtime', powered by twin Yamaha 300 HP outboards and capable of taking up to 6 anglers fishing, depending on the trip. Safe fast and comfortable. The boat is rigged with modern electronics, trolling motor, required safety gear including life raft, and top quality tackle for your angling experience.

Each trip can be customized to suit your needs. Nearshore trips will range out to 20 miles depending on trip duration and offshore trips will range 20 to 40 miles out. Anglers of all ages and expertise are welcome to join the adventure. I am a two boat platform. If mother nature decides we are not fishing in the ocean, we can jump aboard my inshore boat and get our day on the water. Look for my 22' Ragtime listing.

Depending on your preference, fishing techniques could include casting, jigging, bottom fishing, and trolling using artificial, live, and dead bait. We are hands on so plan to participate if you like and we are happy to teach. Main targeted species will be Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Flounder, Redfish, Bonita, False Albacore, King and Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Billfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, Snappers, along with many others .

The crew will provide you with fishing licenses, live bait, lures, and top shelf tackle from Penn, Shimano, Avet, along with rods by Star and Temple Fork Outfitters. Just bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, seasonally appropriate clothing, ziplocs for your fillets, food, and drinks. Fish cleaning is included for nearshore trips with offshore fish cleaning being available for 0.60/lb.

With excellent service and attention to detail, Breakday Charters is the best team in the area. Look no further

Breakday Charters is all rigged and ready for your fishing adventure on the waters surrounding Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. If you want to pursue the best fish the region has to offer or just check what is biting – this is exactly what you are looking for.

Take a ride on a 2021, Contender 30T center console, 'Ragtime', powered by twin Yamaha 300 HP outboards and capable of taking up to 6 anglers fishing, depending on the trip. Safe fast and comfortable. The boat is rigged with modern electronics, trolling motor, required safety gear including life raft, and top quality tackle for your angling experience.

Each trip can be customized to suit your needs. Nearshore trips will range out to 20 miles depending on trip duration and offshore trips will range 20 to 40 miles out. Anglers of all ages and expertise are welcome to join the adventure. I am a two boat platform. If mother nature decides we are not fishing in the ocean, we can jump aboard my inshore boat and get our day on the water. Look for my 22' Ragtime listing.

Depending on your preference, fishing techniques could include casting, jigging, bottom fishing, and trolling using artificial, live, and dead bait. We are hands on so plan to participate if you like and we are happy to teach. Main targeted species will be Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Flounder, Redfish, Bonita, False Albacore, King and Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Billfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, Snappers, along with many others .

The crew will provide you with fishing licenses, live bait, lures, and top shelf tackle from Penn, Shimano, Avet, along with rods by Star and Temple Fork Outfitters. Just bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, seasonally appropriate clothing, ziplocs for your fillets, food, and drinks. Fish cleaning is included for nearshore trips with offshore fish cleaning being available for 0.60/lb.

With excellent service and attention to detail, Breakday Charters is the best team in the area. Look no further

Justin Ragsdale
Captain
Justin Ragsdale
13 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
+6
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore Full Day Trophy Red Drum
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 15 - Sep 30
Redfish
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Swordfish
+8
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (132)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (128)

  • Ricardo Mejia
    Ricardo Mejia
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 15, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had an awesome experience! Captain knows his stuff and got us on fish in no time, had a blast, highly recommend and will be booking again!

  • Jonathan Canady
    Jonathan Canady
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Mahi mahi overload

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 24, 2024 • 2 adults

    “Had a great time “the captain knows his stuff, the captain worked very hard for us to catch what we did, quite a workout pulling in huge mahi mahi’s. Was a day any fisherman would be proud, highly recommend going with Breakday the legacy Justin made a great day

  • Michael Mack
    Michael Mack
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Justin

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 15, 2021 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Justin was a delight that interacted well with all of our family members. He is a great guy with a good sense of humor and loved helping the novices in our party catch fish, He is also knowledgeable about the area and shared much knowledge about the marine life of the area. His boat was clean, very capable and well equiped. He got us on fish quickly and we caught a bunch. We couldn't he happier or more satisfied with our experience. We highly, highly recommend booking a trip with him. You won't be sorry.

  • Josh Hobgood
    Josh Hobgood
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Justin

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2024 • 6 adults
  • Coleman Hazen
    Coleman Hazen
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day trip inshore with captain Justin

    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on August 10, 2021 • 4 adults

    Booked a trip for near shore and Justin suggested going inshore for drum which was the best decision possible. Ended up catching my dream drum at 42 inches and about 12 good size puppy drum. Because it was inshore we had a calm easy day with tons of fish. By far the best charter I’ve ever taken. I’d highly recommend captain Justin he knows the area like the back of his hand and can put you on whatever types of fish you can dream of.

  • Ryan Ussery
    Ryan Ussery
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 6hr day trip for labor day!!!!

    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on September 7, 2020 • 2 adults

    My trip was for 6hrs with Justin. I had a blast. We caught the limit of flounder in a little over an hour. I caught my first shark in this part of the Atlantic and hopefully it won't be the last one. Justin is very knowledgeable on where the fish are makes sure to keep you on top of them. You won't be disappointed if you book with him and breakday charters. We even talked about blue-fin tuna later in the year. I am coming back and I hope to make it a couple of times a year because of how enjoyable my experience was. He will keep you entertained the entire time. His advise even helped me with shore fishing later that night. Thanks for the conversations and the great day fishing.

  • Samuel Mcclure
    Samuel Mcclure
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    All day trip with captain Justin

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 18, 2021 • 4 adults • 1 child

    My daughter, two friends, and myself had a wonderful day out on the water fishing with Captain Justin. He was very good about informing us how to do what needed done to accomplish the task of catching fish. He was also good at finding the fish to catch. Would recommend him if planning on fishing any where around Atlantic Beach, NC. Thanks for the great day Captain Justin Ragsdale.

  • Tobin Finizio
    Tobin Finizio
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day False Albacore Fishun

    Half Day Trip (AM) on November 21, 2020 • 3 adults

    We had a great time out with Captain Justin. He knew right where to go for the fish and how to get them to bite. We ran into a school that wasn’t biting so Justin made the call to leave and go find a new school. That was the best idea, because a few minutes later we ran into a school behind a shrimp trawler which was hitting like crazy. Ended the day with 42 albacore landed including a 20 pounder. Highly recommend Justin, he definitely knows what he’s doing and was really great company.

  • Dillon Lavery
    Dillon Lavery
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hr trip with Capt. Justin

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2020 • 3 adults

    Our trip with Justin was an excellent experience for everything overall. We had to find a window in between the rain to make the trip work and it worked out great. We got there and headed straight out and immediately hooked into the fish, anytime we weren’t getting a bite Justin waisted no time to head to another spot to get us into the fish. Everyone on board was able to get a keeper fish in the boat. Will gladly go again.

  • Steve Stevens
    Steve Stevens
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Justin

    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on October 27, 2021 • 3 adults

    Captain Justin is a superior guide who advise us to stay near shore due to conditions. Best advice as we limited out on speckled trout, caught red and black drum and a Spanish Mackerel. A great day with a guy who keeps you moving so you catch fish!

FAQs about Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime

Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Inshore Full Day Trophy Red Drum (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Sounds, Rivers, Creeks, Marshes)
  • Nearshore fishing (20 miles)
  • Offshore fishing (40 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Justin Ragsdale
Justin Ragsdale
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
146 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016
With a lifetime of fishing experience ranging from babbling Mountain Trout Streams to Gulf Stream waters my love for fishing has been with me since the age of 5. After graduation from college with a degree in Biology my first post school job brought money and my first of many boats opening up a whole new chapter in my fishing story. I enjoy all manners of angling and have always enjoyed fishing and sharing that experience with others. It was always nice to be the one catching, but I soon developed a love for putting other people on fish and seeing the joy it brings to their soul. It was this love that brought me to leave my well paying manufacturing job to earn my living on the water guiding and chartering fishing trips.
Justin Ragsdale
Justin Ragsdale
Fully verified
18
reports
146
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
With a lifetime of fishing experience ranging from babbling Mountain Trout Streams to Gulf Stream waters my love for fishing has been with me since the age of 5. After graduation from college with a degree in Biology my first post school job brought money and my first of many boats opening up a whole new chapter in my fishing story. I enjoy all manners of angling and have always enjoyed fishing and sharing that experience with others. It was always nice to be the one catching, but I soon developed a love for putting other people on fish and seeing the joy it brings to their soul. It was this love that brought me to leave my well paying manufacturing job to earn my living on the water guiding and chartering fishing trips.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mackerel and Tuna on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Ricardo M.
    Ricardo M.
    Had an awesome experience! Captain knows his stuff and got us on fish in no time, had a blast, highly recommend and will be booking again!
  • A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Josh H.
    Josh H.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Great 6 hour trip with the Chumley crew! Free-lining Mahi on light tackle while bouncing bottom for some groceries. Ride out was slow due to swell but the ride in was glass. The mixed bag of 6 and 8 hr nearshore trips is a great option for the summer time. Don’t delay, book today! This Sunday and Monday May 2 and 3 are still open and looking pretty for exactly this type trip. @breakdaycharters we have your fishing covered #marsh2ocean.
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jonathan C.
    Jonathan C.
    “Had a great time “the captain knows his stuff, the captain worked very hard for us to catch what we did, quite a workout pulling in huge mahi mahi’s. Was a day any fisherman would be proud, highly recommend going with Breakday the legacy Justin made a great day
  • Weather forecast model displaying wind, wave height, and precipitation predictions for a fishing day.
    Open this Saturday May 25 and the marine forecast looks excellent for all trip types. Book today.
  • Adult angler displaying a large barracuda aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +8
    Great Barracuda
    One of my favorite trips. Not a full on bluewater trip but we will be in bluewater. A much shorter ride. All bottomfishing or troll up a few mahi or kings. Then hit the bottom for snappers, grouper, seabass, triggerfish, AJs, and on and on. So much variety. May to early November is prime for these trips.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Bluefish while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Gin clear water watching 30-40” bluefish cruise the shoals of Cape Lookout. Light tackle goodness.
  • Three adult anglers pose behind an extensive display of assorted fish arranged on a waterfront dock, including spotted fish and larger inshore catches.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Speckled Trout
    Steve S.
    Steve S.
    Captain Justin is a superior guide who advise us to stay near shore due to conditions. Best advice as we limited out on speckled trout, caught red and black drum and a Spanish Mackerel. A great day with a guy who keeps you moving so you catch fish!
  • A variety of fish, including Mackerel, displayed on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Captain Justin was a delight that interacted well with all of our family members. He is a great guy with a good sense of humor and loved helping the novices in our party catch fish, He is also knowledgeable about the area and shared much knowledge about the marine life of the area. His boat was clean, very capable and well equiped. He got us on fish quickly and we caught a bunch. We couldn't he happier or more satisfied with our experience. We highly, highly recommend booking a trip with him. You won't be sorry.
  • A young angler joyfully displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a memorable catch.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Patrick M.
    Patrick M.
    We caught several fish, from sharks, blues, spanish mackerel and juvenile grouper to 4 flounder that weighed 18 lbs. Two of those were my first citations and I have been fishing flounder for over 30 years. Captain Justin spent 2 hours catching bait and didn't count that time towards our fishing time. We had a 9 year old that the Captain took under his wing and he couldn't stop talking about the trip. We will definitely be calling Justin in the near future and I strongly endorse him for all potential charter needs.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Contender 30T
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
You won't be releasing any legal Flounder!

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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