Breakday Charters – 22’

Breakday Charters is based in Atlantic Beach, NC on the wild and beautiful Crystal Coast. The highly experienced crew knows all the hot spots and always works hard to ensure their guests have a successful day on the water.

Enjoy a ride aboard the 22’ Tidewater bay boat, "Breakday", that can comfortably take up to 4 people fishing. The captain can car a maximum of 6 guests people but please contact him prior to booking to discuss as it will impact the fishing tactics employed for the day. The vessel has a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots and comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. It’s rigged with modern electronics including Sonar, Chartplotter, and VHF radio, and equipped with a wireless trolling motor, shallow water anchoring system, half tower, and baitwell, making the boat perfect for these waters.

The crew can accommodate any angler’s needs. You can go fishing inshore, choosing between tidal rivers, marshes, sounds, and creeks, or nearshore in the ocean weather permitting. Forget work, just choose which fish species you would like to target and step aboard. The local waters offer a lot of angling possibilities, and the crew knows the zone very well.

You’ll use quality equipment by leading brands such as Penn, Shimano, Temple Fork Outfitters, and Star. The crew will show you the best fishing technique to land the fish of your dreams, whether that is trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and popping.

Expect to target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Weakfish, Whiting, Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, False Albacore, Sharks, and who knows what else! Your trip will include your fishing licenses, as well as rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait.
Once caught, the fish may be cleaned and filleted for you by the crew. Don’t forget to bring bags to take home your fillets.

From kids to beginners to record seekers – everybody is welcome. Join Breakday Charters for a day out, and you will have an experience you won’t soon forget!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Inshore Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $475
    Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here! Start times will vary based on weather, season, or tidal conditions.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    Inshore Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $475
    Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Inshore 3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $625
    Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here! Start times will vary based on weather, season, or tidal conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Inshore 3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $625
    Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here! Start times will vary based on weather, season, or tidal conditions. This pricing reflects nearshore fishing options available if the weather permits.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $775
    Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here! Start times will vary based on weather, season, or tidal conditions. Going out nearshore is an option if weather permits, and there is a $100 additional charge.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting

FAQs about Breakday Charters – 22’

Breakday Charters – 22’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Inshore Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Inshore Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Inshore 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Inshore 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Breakday Charters – 22’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota with Co Pilot

Trips booked with Breakday Charters – 22’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Breakday Charters – 22’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Tidal Rivers, Marshes, Sounds, and Creeks)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Usually within 5 miles of the beach)
  • Backcountry Fishing

Breakday Charters – 22’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Breakday Charters – 22’ include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Justin Ragsdale
Newport, North Carolina, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
152 Customer reviews
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Tidewater (Center console) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Tidal Rivers, Marshes, Sounds, and Creeks
Nearshore Fishing
Usually within 5 miles of the beach
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Penn, Shimano, Daiwa
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota with Co Pilot

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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!

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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RED FISH TRIP WITH CAPTAIN JUSTIN
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Great fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Steve H.
Freeville, NY
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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RED FISH TRIP WITH CAPTAIN JUSTIN

VERIFIED   Inshore Half Day Trip (PM) on April 20, 2021
It was a great and beautiful day on the water. Captain J ran a bunch of different spots looking for redfish and looking for...
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Dale S.
Pilot Mountain, NC
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Inshore with Captain Justin

VERIFIED   Inshore Half Day Trip (AM) on October 26, 2022
I have rated him before and again he is one of the absolute best in the business. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish....
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Chris H.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Inshore 3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2022
It was a little slow this morning so we headed in towards shore caught lots of live bait, and had the time of our life.  Captain...
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Al C.
Angier, NC
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Justin

VERIFIED   Inshore Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2022
We had a great time. Captain Justin put us on the fish as he knows where they are. Bringing home filets for many dinners.
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Stan P.
Cerro Gordo, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
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ALL DAY TRIP

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip Inshore on April 6, 2021
GOOD TRIP. CAUGHT A VARIETY OF FISH REDFISH, 2 KINDS OF TROUT, BLUEFISH, WHITING, SEA BASS AND SOME TRASH FISH.
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