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.

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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
(156 reviews)
Surf City
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Trips from US $550

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
Captain Ray knows fishing
Captain Ray knows fishing
Best fishing day on Topsail Island
+151
Angler rating
148
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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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Tyler W.
Nashville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with Capt. Ray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 27, 2023
Capt. Ray was phenomenal at knowing the fish, equipment, and locations! This man knows his stuff! The way he positions the...
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Theodore Z.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Ray Brittain

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2021
Amazing experience!!ย  ย  Capt Brittain called and pushed our start time back due to the high tide being in to early.ย  He...
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Jack C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reds and Trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 17, 2024
Captain Ray was fantastic! He put us on the fish. We had a great time.
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Lisa H.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 12, 2023
Had an awesome time fishing today with Capt Ray. We were treated like royalty. So glad we chose this charter. He was super...
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Brandon M.
New Franklin, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2023
Captain Ray taught us a lot and never stopped grinding it out with us. The bite was slow, but his knowledge of the area still...
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