Captain

Leverdrag Charters

Wilmington, United States

Angler's choice

250+ reviews

Hello,, I am Captain Joe Currie. Growing up in Wilmington N.C at the age of 10, I started fishing the waters of Wrightsville beach N.C., primarily off of johnny mercers fishing pier . At the age of 12 i started fishing the off shore waters of Wrightsville and Carolina beaches .After several years of fishing these waters, It inspired me to become a USCG licensed captain, So i could share my love and knowledge of this great sport with others . Whether you're a seasoned veteran or have never been fishing in the ocean, My goal is to make sure you have a great time and enjoy your fishing experience..

Charter

Leverdrag Charters

Wilmington

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Trips from

US $449

Rating

4.9

331 reviews

4.9

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (326)

What anglers say

98%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Caught fish

All reviews (331)

Showing 1 – 5 of 331 reviews

Morgan Gartrell
Arizona, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
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Best Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2026 • 4 adults
We had such a great time fishing with Captain Joe! We did a half-day trip targeting Spanish mackerel, and it was everything we hoped for. Captain Joe was so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, and he made the whole trip enjoyable from start to finish. We caught a ton of fish, had plenty of laughs, and just had an overall awesome day out on the water. Captain Joe worked hard to make sure we were on the fish and that everyone had a great experience. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and it made the trip that much better. We would absolutely book with Captain Joe again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip!
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Dennis Angst
Maryland, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
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Outstanding trip with Captain Joe and Lever Drag Charters!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2026 • 4 adults
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain Joe runs a top-notch operation and took incredible care of us from the moment we stepped on board. He knows these waters inside and out and wasted no time putting us directly on the fish. We ended the day bringing home 21 Spanish Mackerel, and Captain Joe had them all expertly filleted and bagged up for us before we headed out. Great boat, great gear, and an even better captain. If you want a first-class fishing experience where you actually fill the cooler, book with Lever Drag and Captain Joe. We’ll definitely be back!
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Response from Captain
August 25, 2026
THANKS FOR BOOKING WITH ME DENNIS . IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU GUYS ON BOARD. SEE U NEXT TIME
Jonathan Brand
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best charter I've ever done
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults
This was a trip for my dad's 70th birthday. After booking this, dad was worried about his bad back and the waves and almost didn't go. I talked to Captain Joe about this when we arrived and he was super accommodating the entire time, slowed down for large waves created by passing boats etc. Joe was a really cool guy as well. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone. We caught probably 35 fish. Had to start throwing them back because we didn't anticipate the quantity! Joe even filleted the fish for us and brought Ziploc bags to put them in!!! Brought my 11 year old nephew and Joe had a lot of patience with him and taught him how to reel in the fish in as he was his own nephew. This was an experience we will never forget and it was expertly handled due to the captain.
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Response from Captain
July 27, 2026
THANKS JONATHAN, IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU GUYS OUT ON THE WATER .IM GLAD YOUR DAD DECIDED TO GO AND HAD A GOOD TIME . SEE U GUYS NEXT TIME
Hayden Dean
Utah, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
20+ Spanish Mackerel + 2 Sharks!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 4 adults
My experience with Captain Joe was, quite frankly, unforgettable. This is my first time ever fishing from a boat in the Hampstead/Wilmington area, and I couldn't be happier with choosing Lever Drag Charters. Captain Joe was professional, kind, and kept what we wanted at the forefront of the experience. He knew we wanted to catch some big fish, and to finish off our seemingly easy yet enjoyable Spanish Mackerel derby, he very kindly shifted things for us so we could fish for sharks. It was a great way to end the morning! He answered all of our questions, provided guidance, and took care of things so we could just focus on having a great time. My brother from back home was visiting, so it was my best friend, my brother, and a hell of a memory. Seriously, great stuff. Couldn't recommend it enough! THanks Captain 🫡
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Response from Captain
July 6, 2026
Thanks Hayden . It was a pleasure having you guys . See u next time. Capt Joe
Langston Hines
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Joe was very personable easy to hang out with and fish! with very knowledgeable along with just being an overall good person to be with. Me and my wife went out on the water for the first time to go saltwater fishing and before our trip he made sure that we were comfortable and understood what we were getting into. At the end of it all after a bunch of good conversation, we made a new friend and he even cleaned the fish for us. Not only cleaning the fish. He also taught us how to clean the fish. Really great guy definitely gonna go again.
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Response from Captain
May 10, 2026
Thanks Langston. Glad u guys had a good time. . It was a pleasure having yall . See u next time . Capt Joe