Lucky Strike Charters 

4.8/5 (761 reviews)
 Oak Street 9887, Calabash, NC 28467, United States

Lucky Strike Charters 

Calabash, NC, United States
40 ft
12
4.8/5 (761 reviews)

North Carolina is one of the gems of the eastern coast of the US for fishing. Due to its fantastic location, fishermen have been able to reach the Gulf Stream and fish for pelagics in a fraction of the time it would normally take them. With Lucky Strike Charters, you can do the same.

Climb aboard their 40' offshore sport fishing vessel, built by the capable Key West manufacturer, restored in 2004. It's powered by a massive 660HP Caterpillar engine, allowing her to reach a speed of 30 knots. This speed makes her one of the fastest charter boats in the area, wasting no time in getting you to the fishing waters. She's also capable of holding up to 12 anglers fishing at the same time, perfect if you're planning an organized trip for organizations.

Captain Ed Elliot is an experienced fisherman and charter operator, being a second-generation fisherman. Combined with the fact that Lucky Strike Charters has over 40 years of experience chartering local waters, you are in solid hands to have an excellent fishing adventure. All the required equipment for your chosen trip is provided by the charter operators. This charter offers a fantastically varied set of trips: from great starting experiences such as bottom fishing for Groupers by the coast, all the way to fighting Yellowfin tuna on serious offshore trips, going up to 90 miles!

Lucky Strike Charters gladly welcomes anglers of all skill levels and has a trip for you, whether you're holding a rod for the first time or gearing up to hook that Marlin in. There's no minimum age policy for children, all sizes of life vests are provided. The crew will provide catch cleaning and filleting service free of charge.

Versatility is their forte, so free cancellation is available up until 1 day before the trip starts.

North Carolina is one of the gems of the eastern coast of the US for fishing. Due to its fantastic location, fishermen have been able to reach the Gulf Stream and fish for pelagics in a fraction of the time it would normally take them. With Lucky Strike Charters, you can do the same.

Climb aboard their 40' offshore sport fishing vessel, built by the capable Key West manufacturer, restored in 2004. It's powered by a massive 660HP Caterpillar engine, allowing her to reach a speed of 30 knots. This speed makes her one of the fastest charter boats in the area, wasting no time in getting you to the fishing waters. She's also capable of holding up to 12 anglers fishing at the same time, perfect if you're planning an organized trip for organizations.

Captain Ed Elliot is an experienced fisherman and charter operator, being a second-generation fisherman. Combined with the fact that Lucky Strike Charters has over 40 years of experience chartering local waters, you are in solid hands to have an excellent fishing adventure. All the required equipment for your chosen trip is provided by the charter operators. This charter offers a fantastically varied set of trips: from great starting experiences such as bottom fishing for Groupers by the coast, all the way to fighting Yellowfin tuna on serious offshore trips, going up to 90 miles!

Lucky Strike Charters gladly welcomes anglers of all skill levels and has a trip for you, whether you're holding a rod for the first time or gearing up to hook that Marlin in. There's no minimum age policy for children, all sizes of life vests are provided. The crew will provide catch cleaning and filleting service free of charge.

Versatility is their forte, so free cancellation is available up until 1 day before the trip starts.

Ed Elliott
Captain
Ed Elliott
30 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
+2
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Grouper (Gag)
+8
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Night Fishing Trip
In high demand Last booked: 22 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Barracuda (Great)
Seabass (Black)
Grouper (Gag)
Shark (Hammerhead)
+8
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
+3
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 24 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.8
761 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1119)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Mike Colton
Mike Colton
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
New
See what had happened was...
6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 5, 20264 adults2 children

TLTR: Great experience, 5 STAR, HIGHLY recommended. 6 hours trip in afternoon for 6 people. 2 adults, 2 teens, and 2 pre teens (11 &8). everyone caught atleast one fish each. Crew was great!!! The long now... Want out. Captain Ed and his firstate, Brian (Mongo) we awesome. We have been on multiple fishing trips now and this was the first time we were asked what we wanted to do or catch. Sounds odd to us but cool thing as we want to eat what we caught so we focused on that. Started of with trolling. Picked up 4 nice fish. Then went to do bottom and got a ton of nibbles, a few on the hook, and a couple of nice keepers. Then back to trolling on the way in and pick up 3 more. We were beyond happy even though the first mate kept apologizing for not being more fish lookong to be hooked. The only low was the heat... we went out and the first 3.5 to 4 hours were a bit rough on temperature but nothing the crew could have controlled. This led to a few of the family members getting sick and our little one did not make it into a bucket. We tried to clean it up but the First mate refused to let us and took it on himself. 6 stars for sure!. On the way in the Captain let the kids upin the pilot house and gave a small but fun lesson is captaining a boat. Back pier side, Captian talked with us as the first mate cleaned the fish. The mate even showed the kids feed the pier pelican the scraps by hand, which they loved. We have a rule never to fish with same charter twice, but next time we are back... we are breaking that rule and going out with Lucky Strike again! Ed and Brian thank you all for a great trip and some great core memories for the kids!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Ed Elliott
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review we enjoyed having you guys on board with us and we are looking forward to the next time you come aboard.

Michelle Stedman
Michelle Stedman
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sharks on Sharks on Sharks
Half Day Trip on June 10, 20264 adults3 children

This was a trip our family will never forget. we brought our parents and 3 young boys on the trip. Mongo, the first mate was fabulous! He was funny and engaging and let the kiddos even catch the bait fish. Each kid caught a spanish mackerel. Captain Ed, let us pick what we wanted to target for the day and the kids picked sharks. Captain Ed put us in the right spot, Mongo hooked ‘em up, and it was fish on! Took everyone to help get the over 7’ spinner shark on the boat. Not long after we caught a 5 1/2” black tip shark and a small dog shark. The fish tales will be legendary.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Ed Elliott
Response from Captain

thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope see you soon.

Jason Franklin
Jason Franklin
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great day for fishing!!!
6 Hour Trip on June 29, 20266 adults

weather was nice, sea was calm, we trolled for spanish mackerel for an hour or so which we caught for our eating fish. after that they set us up for shark fishing and they put up a great fight getting them to the boat an on the boat. captain ed and first mate dan took good care of us, cleaned our fish and when we asked them about a hook and cook restaurant in the area they recommended one, so we drove our catch to the restaurant and had fresh grilled spanish mackerel for lunch. great day!!!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Blacktip Shark
Ed Elliott
Response from Captain

thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.

Rachel Andrews
Rachel Andrews
Repeat angler
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
“Bucket list” Catch- checked!
6 Hour Trip on May 11, 20262 adults

Wow! Shipmate Brian and Captain Ed were accommodating in working with our limited schedule to help us get the best experience possible! My avid fisherman, husband wanted to target shark, (my request was to catch a hammerhead) they delivered!And our daughter, and son-in-law caught their biggest fish yet! When spending several hours out on the water, a bathroom is a must for me, and moving out quickly to find great fishing spots, not having to spend all your time traveling-made the boat and knowledgeable, Captain and shipmate worth every penny! I will definitely be booking with them for our future fishing trips! We give them two thumbs up! And five stars!

Reported catch:
Hammerhead Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Ed Elliott
Response from Captain

thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.

Daniel Tart
Daniel Tart
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 18, 20265 adults3 children

To say this was an incredible and unique experience would be an understatement. We were looking for a family fishing trip where we would catch fish and have memories to last a life time. We accomplished both! The captain and first mate(Mango) went above and beyond to deliver that experience! They were attentive, entertaining and took very good care of us. We caught over 50 fishes and were able to bring 24 home! We are already talking about scheduling out next trip with them. If you don't book your fishing trip with them, you are making a big mistake. Thanks guys and we look forward to the next trip!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Ed Elliott
Response from Captain

thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.

FAQs about Lucky Strike Charters

Lucky Strike Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Night Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lucky Strike Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lucky Strike Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (On our shorter trips we like to drag a shrimp net to fish for sharks. It's a great experience for all ages getting to see all the things that live near or on the ocean floor.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We offer free cleaning and filleting of all fish caught abroad. We will also tell you the best techniques on how to cook your fresh catch.)
  • First mate (We always have a first mate on board for your group. They go the extra mile to ensure your group is not only catching fish but also making great memories. Customary tipping is 15-20 percent.)
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are provided by Lucky Strike. )
Lucky Strike Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 90 miles.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Lucky Strike Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lucky Strike Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Ed Elliott
Ed Elliott
Ed Elliott

Calabash, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
761 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

As a second-generation fisherman local to the area Ed Elliot knows the hottest fishing spots around. Captain Ed prides himself on being experienced all across the board, whether teaching your kid how to rig his line or assisting you in reeling that Sailfish in. He's passionate about being at sea every day and admits his biggest joy is when his clients get that dream catch. Working hard and making sure you have a fantastic time is the staple of Captain Ed's business, so you can rest easy, knowing you are in good hands.

Our Team
Brian O.

Brian O.

First mate

ID & license verified
761 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

As a second-generation fisherman local to the area Ed Elliot knows the hottest fishing spots around. Captain Ed prides himself on being experienced all across the board, whether teaching your kid how to rig his line or assisting you in reeling that Sailfish in. He's passionate about being at sea every day and admits his biggest joy is when his clients get that dream catch. Working hard and making sure you have a fantastic time is the staple of Captain Ed's business, so you can rest easy, knowing you are in good hands.

Our Team
Brian O.

Brian O.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2004
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 660HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 90 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full-head
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
On our shorter trips we like to drag a shrimp net to fish for sharks. It's a great experience for all ages getting to see all the things that live near or on the ocean floor.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We offer free cleaning and filleting of all fish caught abroad. We will also tell you the best techniques on how to cook your fresh catch.
First mate
We always have a first mate on board for your group. They go the extra mile to ensure your group is not only catching fish but also making great memories. Customary tipping is 15-20 percent.
Fishing license
All fishing licenses are provided by Lucky Strike.

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We are extremely family-friendly and have no age limit with children on board.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Calabash right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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