Captain
Tuggy Taylor

Member since September 2023 Beaufort, United States
Background
Starting out as a child commercial fishing with my family, I have grown to love the water and all it has to offer. From stripers on the Roanoke River, to King Mackerel in Morehead City I have had the chance to learn from some of the best in the business. I have charter fished for the past 20 years out of Beaufort inlet as a mate, and decided it was time to take the ropes for the upcoming season. I can personally commit my time, skill, effort, and enthusiasm to every client who steps aboard the Top Water Boat. Feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your options.
Techniques
Live baiting, casting, bottom fishing, jigging.

Hey, I'm Captain Tuggy Taylor

Beaufort, United States
Background
Starting out as a child commercial fishing with my family, I have grown to love the water and all it has to offer. From stripers on the Roanoke River, to King Mackerel in Morehead City I have had the chance to learn from some of the best in the business. I have charter fished for the past 20 years out of Beaufort inlet as a mate, and decided it was time to take the ropes for the upcoming season. I can personally commit my time, skill, effort, and enthusiasm to every client who steps aboard the Top Water Boat. Feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your options.
Techniques
Live baiting, casting, bottom fishing, jigging.
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Reviews
17
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Top Water Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Beaufort
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Pamlico Sound Gold
Pamlico Sound Gold
Aug 17, 2025 Beaufort
Fishing has been red hot in the pamilco sound for thophy red drum. This will last through September some come get some!
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Summer time blues
Summer time blues
Jul 25, 2025 Beaufort
The summers been a hot one, actually one of the hottest i can remember in a long time! We have had mostly new customers with some from last year as well. Fishing has had its moments when its really good, but then days where its a struggle. Thats summertime fishing in our neck of the woods. I am starting my fall drum trips next week august 3rd and have some available dates in August and September for anyone looking a trip. Reach out and lets go fishing!
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Bonito beat doen
Bonito beat doen
May 11, 2025 Beaufort
The last few days have been outstanding fishing. Come on down fkr some great fishing and fellowship.
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Cobia whisper
Cobia whisper
May 4, 2025 Beaufort
Tidewater group today. Every time Cody comes he brings some catching with him. Plenty of cobias and bonito and big ole bluefish for fun. Kept enough for dinner and released 2x that many! Have several open days in June!
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Trout, drum, spanish and more
Trout, drum, spanish and more
Apr 21, 2025 Beaufort
The ocean is full of life right now. Plenty of catching and looking for old drum in the shoals. Open april 24th amd april 30th! Message me for more!
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Family day beat down
Family day beat down
Apr 15, 2025 Beaufort
Carried lilly and the family teout fishing for a few hours. The wind kept is inside but the grey trout bite was off the hook! Several open april dates come on down!
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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
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Appropriate for children
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Cody A.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cobia trip with Capt. Tuggy Taylor on the Top Water Charters Pair Custom

8 Hour Trip on May 17, 2024
If you want a captain thatโ€™s willing to do whatever to put you on the fish then look no further than Top Water Charters....
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Clinton J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Last minute saved the day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Evening Drum on September 28, 2024
On the last day of Bull Drum, they were not being easy to find. But Captain Tuggy worked hard to find us something and as the...
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B P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

8 Hour Trip on May 22, 2024
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Lincoln B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 27, 2024
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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