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
(9 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 9 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Rough seas
Great fishing and clean boat.
Our favorite day of vacation
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Curtis B.
Excellent
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Awesome experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 19, 2023
Capt Frank and Mate Jesse made our trip enjoyable as could be. Had a great time learning and just being out on the water with...
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Paul Y.
Elizabethtown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great Family Outing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 26, 2023
Had a great time in the Sound. Good amount of action both trawling and bottom fishing. Frank and Jesse were very accommodating...
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Erin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing and clean boat.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on May 31, 2024
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Monica A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   Full Day 8hr Nearshore/Tower on September 28, 2023
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