Captain
Raymond Brittain

Member since March 2018 Surf City, United States
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.

Hey, I'm Captain Raymond Brittain

Surf City, United States
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(157 reviews)
Surf City
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Mary J. M.
Snell, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Raymond Brittain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 19, 2021
This was my second booking with Ray. Last year was so amazing that we wanted to stay with the same captain, He didnโ€™t disappoint....
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Brian K.
Hampstead, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 16, 2021
Myself my wife our 14-year-old son 61 daughter spent 6 hours Who is Captain Ray on his boat. We had a blast! He really worked...
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Steve R.
Chester, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour trip with Capt. Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 15, 2022
Fishing was a little slow due to low tide early and full moon but did manage to catch the biggest Red Fish in my life, 30โ€
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Graves C.
Cary, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 day trip with Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 31, 2022
We had a great morning fishing with Ray.ย  His experience and his equipment provided a good โ€œcatchโ€.ย  Good guy also!
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Bob M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 day trip with captain Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 3, 2021
Went out with Captain Ray and had a wonderful time. I brought my nephew to his first ever guided fishing trip.ย  He caught...
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