Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz

Outer Banks Outdoors offers a variety of trips out of Wanchese, North Carolina, from inshore fishing in the sound to unlimited adventures offshore. Captain Ches Tyson grew up fishing the Outer Banks and is ready to put his lifetime of experience to work for you. From top to bottom, inshore to offshore, he provides a fully customized experience.

Step aboard a 37’ restored Topaz powered by twin 380 HP QSB Cummins engines. This vessel will enhance your capabilities to the fullest, featuring outriggers, a live bait well, fishfinder, and a toilet onboard. There’s room for up to six passengers.

While fishing the Outer Banks with Capt. Ches you will have your choice of inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing. A half day trip allows you to explore the sound and inlet for Flounder, Bluefish, Red Drum, or even Cobia and Striped bass when conditions are right.

Adding a couple more hours to your trip gives you the choice to venture into the ocean, where you can fish the towers and wrecks for Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and more.

On the other hand, a full day trip has no boundaries—spend the day fishing inshore or head up to 25 miles out in search of big game trophies. Bottom fishing offshore is a chance to catch some of the tastiest fish in the sea, including Seabass, Triggerfish, and Tilefish.

Outer Banks Outdoors provides a license, bait, and Penn fishing gear. Trips run from February to November.

Come aboard for unlimited opportunities while fishing the Outer Banks of North Carolina!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 1
    US $730
    This half day trip leaves the dock at 6am and returns by 10am. You will be fishing inshore and nearshore for Flounder, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Triggerfish, and Bluefish, as well as Cobia and Striped Bass when conditions allow. A fishing license and gear are included.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $730
    During this half day trip you will fish the sound and inlet in search of Flounder, Sheepshead, Triggerfish, Bluefish, and more. When conditions are right, you might also hook into Cobia and Striped Bass. Trip leaves the dock at 11am and returns by 3pm. Your captain provides a fishing license and all the gear you need.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,100
    On this 6-hour trip you will be fishing in the ocean nearshore. Possible fish targeted are Drum, King and Spanish Mackerel, Ribbon Fish, Black Sea Bass, Trigger fish or Cobia when conditions allow.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,100
    On this 6-hour trip, you will be fishing in the ocean, nearshore. Possible fish targeted are Drum, King, Spanish Mackerel, Ribbon Fish, Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, or Cobia when conditions allow.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,750
    This eight-hour ocean trip includes all types of fishing, depending on what is biting. Possible catch includes King Mackerel, Tilefish, Triggerfish, Amberjack, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, and more. Fishing licenses and gear are provided.
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FAQs about Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz

Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $730 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $730 per group - Half Day Trip (Noon) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Multiple
  • Fishfinder Side scan, down view and traditional
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers

Trips booked with Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait (Usually prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (For a fee at the marina)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Ches Tyson
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
86 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2017
Captain Ches Tyson is a North Carolina native. He grew up fishing and hunting on the Outer Banks, a life that he would not trade for anything. As part of a boating and fishing family, Capt. Ches received a lifetime of hunting and fishing knowledge from his father. He always had a boat to fish out of ever since he was a little boy. Capt. Ches has been guiding charters on the Outer Banks since 2006.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Topaz (Sportfishing) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 380HP QSB Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Multiple
Fishfinder
Side scan, down view and traditional
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Usually prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
For a fee at the marina
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Steve R.
Brownsburg, IN
Excellent
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Outer Banks Best!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 21, 2023
We have chartered boats all ove the country for many years.  The “Salt Grit” is by far the best boat of them all. The...
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Dana A.
Burlington, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip in the afternoon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Noon) on August 16, 2023
We had plenty of fish to feed our whole house of 12 people. First mate Sara was great, and boat ran well. We had a good trip....
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Shawna S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great fishing. Not so great waves 🤢

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 6, 2023
Wild have been absolutely perfect except we had a few sickies from the huge waves in the inlet. The captain kept us safe and...
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April F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2023
Our family decided to do something a little different this year, so we chartered a 6 hour trip.  Chez and Hunter were knowledgeable...
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Paul M.
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip on Salt Grit

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Noon) on June 18, 2023
Awesome experience out In the ocean with Captain Ches and crew.  The fish weren’t really biting so the captain went out...
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