Captain
James Byrd

Member since March 2018 Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain James Byrd

Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.
Anglers Choice
149
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Hitman Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(149 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
Great fishing experience on Hitman, Capt James and Nick.
Great time!
April fishing trip
+120
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2024 fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30AM) on August 22, 2024
Had a great Day fishing!!! Hitman was awesome. We would go again!!!๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ.
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Jon T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hurricane Debra was not a challage

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30AM) on August 6, 2024
Went out in the rain and fished through the storm. Fish didnโ€™t care about the rain and neither did we. Caught 22 fish
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Aubrey W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (10:30AM) on July 24, 2025
Aubrey W. recommends Hitman Sportfishing
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Jared B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on October 3, 2024
Jared B. recommends Hitman Sportfishing
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Angelica R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 24, 2024
We had so much fun being out on the water. Captain James and Mate Nick were very easy to get along with and answered all our...
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