Captain
Ryan Spear

Member since May 2018 Manteo, United States
Background
"I started on boats as a child with my father who owned a scuba diving shop and charter boat. I fell in love with being on the water at an early age and the obsession has only grown stronger." Capt. Ryan has been fishing these waters his whole life.
Techniques
My preferred fishing techniques are trolling and deep dropping for bottom fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Spear

Manteo, United States
Background
"I started on boats as a child with my father who owned a scuba diving shop and charter boat. I fell in love with being on the water at an early age and the obsession has only grown stronger." Capt. Ryan has been fishing these waters his whole life.
Techniques
My preferred fishing techniques are trolling and deep dropping for bottom fish.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(315 reviews)
Angler's choice
Manteo
trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 315 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (262)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Josh P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 2023
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Rich H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 9, 2023
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Thomas B.
Overbrook, WV
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 near shore trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on July 6, 2023
First time for my family trying this type of trip.ย  Have been coming to the outer banks for years a kept saying โ€œwe should...
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Harry H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2023
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Trevor H.
Silver Spring, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-Day Morning Trip - the perfect time and timing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 8, 2023
What a great experience youโ€™ll have! Boat and Captain are awesome, and both one of a kind. We enjoyed the trip out through...
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