Cpt Porter knows the Cape Fear area incesibly well.  he doesnt waste time fishing areas if they’re not eating. he moves on. sometimes several spots in a row and then, “Bam!”. it happens, and that spot yields fish. You cant beat the scenery of the Southport/OKI scenery at the mouth of the Cape Fear.  We caught our limit of reds to take home and nice filets nicely prepped by the captain, his razor sharp knife and custom filet board. we caught a 30”+ red to end the day and had 10-12 fish in the boat.  I have fished with guides all over and he is a top fisherman and host.

we wanted to target Reds and thats what we caught. every spot we went to produced fish. Captain Mason was great! We were experienced fishers but he Helped when we needed it but also showed us how to do it. A++++.  Helped my 15 yr old catch his first Red. Awesome trip. Expect to catch fish and move when they are not biting.  Thank you Captain Mason, great with people and kids.  Just bring yourself and a cooler, snacks,  and all other details are covered.

We had an awesome experience fishing with Captain Mason and would absolutely book again. From the start, he was friendly, professional, and very attentive to everyone on the boat. He took the time to explain things, answer questions, and make sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. You can tell he is very knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to fishing and knowing the local waters.

What really stood out was how hard he worked to keep us on fish. He was constantly paying attention to conditions, moving when needed, and making sure we had the best chance possible to catch something. Thankfully, it paid off because we caught fish and had a great time doing it. He was patient, encouraging, and genuinely seemed to enjoy helping everyone have a successful trip.

The entire experience felt relaxed, organized, and fun from beginning to end. Whether you are experienced or completely new to fishing, Captain Mason makes the trip enjoyable and stress free. We left with great memories, some great catches, and already talked about booking another trip in the future. Highly recommend Captain Mason to anyone looking for a great fishing charter experience.

Great day on the water. I’m local and wanted to take a visiting friend from Texas out on the water for some Reds. He has fished and hunted all over the world and following the trip as we walked off the boat my friend said”Keep his number”. Mason knows some great spots. We caught our limit and even had to throw one back as it was too big! Great day, professional and courteous Captain. Thank you Mason.

We had a great day on the water and Captain Mason was a great host.  We tried several fishing spots to try and catch fish, but it was early in the season, April 3rd, and the fish weren’t biting.  However, Captain Mason moved from one spot to another, every 15-20 minutes to give us a chance.  The last cast of the day, we caught a Black Drum.  Technically, it wasn’t the last cast because Captain Mason extended our trip an additional 20 minutes hoping that one Drum meant that there might be more.  Sadly, it wasn’t a school of Drum, just the one.  Anyone who has fished knows that there will be days like these.  We enjoyed it even with one catch for the day.  I would book again with Captain Mason and would recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a charter from Carolina Beach. We had 3 people in our group, and that felt like a comfortable amount for the size of the boat and not crossing fishing lines.