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Ryan Spear
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Ryan Spear

Stuart, United States
250+ reviews
'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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
351 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (351)

Showing 1 – 5 of 351 reviews
  • Brian Patrick
    Brian Patrick
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Sound

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    Booked a 1/2 day outing and from the bet there was great communication from the skipper. If not for his follow up messages we would’ve missed our trip since I had the days wrong! We left the dock on time on an excellent vessel and along the way the captain let us know what we could expect due to conditions. We were prepared to have a slow day but once at the spot we started catching fish immediately. He gave great direction and had us fighting fish in no time. We caught lots of Spanish mackerel and bluefish. He got us a great guy to meet us at the dock and clean our catch, too. Great day, great trip. Will definitely book again and highly recommend Captain Ryan and the X-Spearmint!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Josh Protzek
    Josh Protzek
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in August

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults
  • Rich Haller
    Rich Haller
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in August

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 5 adults • 2 children
  • Thomas Buck
    Thomas Buck
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Four hour near shore trip

    Half Day Trip (Midday) • 4 adults

    First time for my family trying this type of trip. Have been coming to the outer banks for years a kept saying "we should try that.". This year we finally did. We were very pleased. The captain knew we new to this. He took the time to explain the equipment, talk basic fishing strategy and overall tactics. He likes what he is doing and it comes through in his actions. The boat is clean, well maintained and he really knows how to operate it. He found fish for us without any problem. Ribbon and mackerel. He knew the waters. Saw an 1800's ship wreck and other area history. Sea turtles and dolphins filled in the time between fish on. He even told us about the Air force and Marine jets flying over. My oldest wanted to know about the engines and navigation equipment and the captain was willing to answer all his questions. Overall, this was a really pleasant trip. We learned, we had fun and we caught a fair number of fish. I will recommend this boat and captain to my friends.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Harry Haywood
    Harry Haywood
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in June

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 3 children

Real catches shared by our community

  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A couple enjoying the comfortable seating area inside a well-equipped fishing boat, surrounded by fishing rods and a scenic marina backdrop.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sierra A.
    Sierra A.
    Captain knows how to get meat in the box. Great knowledgeable captain
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    Young angler proudly holding a large Redfish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    William W.
    William W.
    Captain Ryan was amazing. He really knows his stuff. The boat was excellent and comfortable all around. Excellent trip. Definitely do it again next time we’re here.
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A family enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with two young adults and an adult smiling together in the cabin area.
    Jennifer B.
    Jennifer B.
    Our group caught more ribbonfish than we could count! We brought them home and cooked them up for dinner and everyone loved it. Capt Ryan put us on the fish right away. He clearly knew the area well. The boat was the perfect size for our group of six. Everyone was comfortable. All the equipment on the boat was up-to-date and easy to use. The boat was very clean. Our group had so much fun! I would highly recommend this charter!
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Christopher G.
    Christopher G.
    Friendly and knowledgeable captain put us on fish.
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A family poses on the dock with a successful catch of multiple Spanish Mackerel after a fishing trip, showcasing their haul neatly arranged on the wooden dock.
    Bryan C.
    Bryan C.
    Highly recommend! Son’s first trip and one to remember highly recommend!
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish aboard a fishing charter in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lawson S.
    Lawson S.
    Multiple ribbon fish and 40” red drum
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jonathon B.
    Jonathon B.
    Captain Ryan was awesome and found the fish. Boat is amazing
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A group of four individuals, including three young anglers, proudly standing by a catch of multiple fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Joseph R.
    Joseph R.
    We had an amazing day on the X-Spearmint. We targeted Ribbonfish and Mackerel. The kids had a blast and we can’t wait to eat what we caught. The Captain adjusted our time to make sure he got us out before the weather got too bad.
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Spanish Mackerel arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    Our group did the 3/4 day trip. Ryan had us into fish almost as soon as we started and we caught much more than we ever expected. Ryan is a knowledgeable and friendly captain. I recommend him and his boat for OBX fishing.
  • X-Spearmint Sportfishing
    X-Spearmint SportfishingManteo, NC
    A family stands proudly on the dock showcasing a variety of fish, including several long barracuda, after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jason A.
    Jason A.
    It was a great day out on the water. Captain Ryan was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took care of everything and made sure we left with plenty of fish.

What's biting with X-Spearmint Sportfishing in Stuart

Sailfish season is in full swing, and it's not a bad time to fish for Wahoo or Swordfish, either. The reefs are still swarming with Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and more.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of Spanish Mackerel displayed neatly on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Mack Attack

Jun 18, 2024 • Stuart
Great Mackeral fishing happening right now.
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A family stands proudly by a catch board displaying a variety of fish on a sunny day at the dock, with boats in the background.

Great Spanish Mackeral fishing

Jun 19, 2018 • Stuart
The Spanish fishing is going off right now. There have been numerous days of close to limit fishing. The fish are great eating and really fun to catch. Some of our catches have had a very nice size class of fish as well. Book your trip now!!
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Cobia are here

May 18, 2018 • Stuart
The Cobia are in town. Dont miss your chance to try your casting skills out.
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