Captain
Frank Smith

Member since April 2023 Wanchese, United States
Background
My love of the ocean goes back for decades. From my time in the USCG, then owning & operating three commercial fishing businesses and now owner of this charter business has taken dedication to that sea bound love.
Techniques
Every day out there you have but one choice, “deal the hand dealt to you”. We try very hard to use whatever it takes to not only catch fish, but make our customers experience a good one!

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Smith

Wanchese, United States
Background
My love of the ocean goes back for decades. From my time in the USCG, then owning & operating three commercial fishing businesses and now owner of this charter business has taken dedication to that sea bound love.
Techniques
Every day out there you have but one choice, “deal the hand dealt to you”. We try very hard to use whatever it takes to not only catch fish, but make our customers experience a good one!
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Wild Card Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Wanchese
Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

A busy family/friend day inshore
A busy family/friend day inshore
Jun 27, 2024 Wanchese
We were scheduled for a full day offshore, but this Captainโ€™s discretion said itโ€™s not going to be a good day in the Gulf Stream. So after talking with our folks we decided to play the hand dealt to us, zero regrets! Still managed a good day with some great folks! We enjoyed their company and there was a lot of fishing interaction this morning! That is the name of the Game
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Wonโ€™t be long now!
Wonโ€™t be long now!
Mar 20, 2024 Wanchese
I do my dead level best to keep a properly serviced boat for our up coming fishing trips. Just about ready to โ€œMake it Happenโ€ for this coming Season. Please donโ€™t hesitate to give us a call, even if its for advice. Please do enjoy your time on the OBX!
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Great Folks
Great Folks
Jun 29, 2023 Wanchese
Last year repeat husband/wife wanted a nice yellowfin tuna this year!
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Rainy Day Inshore
Rainy Day Inshore
Jun 21, 2023 Wanchese
Stayed busy, bluefish and spanish mackerel
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Beautiful day
Beautiful day
Jun 2, 2023 Wanchese
Our folks for today really wanted a variety of fish, but catching a nice yellowfin tuna was number one on the list and it happened nicely!
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Sometimes you just gotta breathe!
Sometimes you just gotta breathe!
Jan 1, 2023 Wanchese
A very cool Sunrise picture taken by one of our many charter customers. We do our best to give a solid/clean boat and crew for you experience what God gives us daily. Honestly just about any sunrise morning can look just like this.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day on the water!
Great day on the water!
Great day on the water!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Lemarc D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Love the wild card

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Gulf Stream on June 7, 2025
These gentlemen were very cool and experienced in what they do . We enjoyed ourselves more than anyone would ever know. Man...
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Brian T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day 8hr Nearshore/Tower on July 28, 2025
Great Captain and crew- did everything they could to put us on fish and the effort paid off! Great Mahi trip, would highly...
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Laddie S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great fellows, and boat

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on April 15, 2025
Wonderful Capt and mate,. The fish were not biting. But a beautiful and peaceful day on a fine boat. Laddie
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Dan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day with Capt. Frank

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 30, 2024
Went on the 3/4 day trip with Captain Frank and we couldnโ€™t have asked for a better trip. My family and I have been on several...
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Andy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on July 26, 2023
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