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Justin Ragsdale
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Justin Ragsdale

Beaufort, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
With a lifetime of fishing experience ranging from babbling Mountain Trout Streams to Gulf Stream waters my love for fishing has been with me since the age of 5. After graduation from college with a degree in Biology my first post school job brought money and my first of many boats opening up a whole new chapter in my fishing story. I enjoy all manners of angling and have always enjoyed fishing and sharing that experience with others. It was always nice to be the one catching, but I soon developed a love for putting other people on fish and seeing the joy it brings to their soul. It was this love that brought me to leave my well paying manufacturing job to earn my living on the water guiding and chartering fishing trips.

Charters

Rating

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

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (146)

Showing 1 – 5 of 146 reviews
  • Joe Goller
    Joe Goller
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family fun

    Full Day Trip – Nearshore • 4 adults

    Justin was relentless in making sure we all had a good time and that he tracked down where the fish were. We were all new to deep sea fishing, but he made it seem like this was a normal weekend outing. He took care of everything, and had my daughter (and my wife and I) leave with some great memories. We hope to be back again!

  • Seth Leone
    Seth Leone
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Justin

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 6 adults • 3 children
  • Ricardo Mejia
    Ricardo Mejia
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    Had an awesome experience! Captain knows his stuff and got us on fish in no time, had a blast, highly recommend and will be booking again!

  • Jonathan Canady
    Jonathan Canady
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Mahi mahi overload

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    “Had a great time “the captain knows his stuff, the captain worked very hard for us to catch what we did, quite a workout pulling in huge mahi mahi’s. Was a day any fisherman would be proud, highly recommend going with Breakday the legacy Justin made a great day

  • Boyd Taylor
    Boyd Taylor
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) • 2 adults

    Great experience. Was our 1st time and definitely will do it again.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeAtlantic Beach, NC
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mackerel and Tuna on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Ricardo M.
    Ricardo M.
    Had an awesome experience! Captain knows his stuff and got us on fish in no time, had a blast, highly recommend and will be booking again!
  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeAtlantic Beach, NC
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Josh H.
    Josh H.
  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeBeaufort, NC
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Great 6 hour trip with the Chumley crew! Free-lining Mahi on light tackle while bouncing bottom for some groceries. Ride out was slow due to swell but the ride in was glass. The mixed bag of 6 and 8 hr nearshore trips is a great option for the summer time. Don’t delay, book today! This Sunday and Monday May 2 and 3 are still open and looking pretty for exactly this type trip. @breakdaycharters we have your fishing covered #marsh2ocean.
  • Breakday Charters – 22’
    Breakday Charters – 22’Newport, NC
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while sitting on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    First two saltwater fish ever. A 26” and then a 29” speckled trout. Lifetime stuff right there!
  • Breakday Charters – 22’
    Breakday Charters – 22’Newport, NC
    An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Some of the pretty ones from thr Flourney crew. Limit of reds and 4 pretty specks
  • Breakday Charters – 22’
    Breakday Charters – 22’Newport, NC
    Angler holding a large Speckled Trout while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    So many personal bests for Avery today! Boy got it done!
  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeAtlantic Beach, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jonathan C.
    Jonathan C.
    “Had a great time “the captain knows his stuff, the captain worked very hard for us to catch what we did, quite a workout pulling in huge mahi mahi’s. Was a day any fisherman would be proud, highly recommend going with Breakday the legacy Justin made a great day
  • Breakday Charters – 22’
    Breakday Charters – 22’Newport, NC
    Angler holding a large Redfish while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The Baird boys put it to them today. Kept their three drum and released a pile of pumpkins. Gators showed themselves with 2 citation fish @ 26” one of which did not revive despite plenty of resuscitation. Oh well sammiches it is. Kept another pair of 20” class fish for dinner and let the rest swim. A couple of blues and flounders released rounded out the morning. It’s gator season folks, legit shot at the fish of a lifetime. Book today. @breakdaycharters we have your fishing covered #marsh2ocean
  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeBeaufort, NC
    Weather forecast model displaying wind, wave height, and precipitation predictions for a fishing day.
    Open this Saturday May 25 and the marine forecast looks excellent for all trip types. Book today.
  • Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime
    Breakday Charters – 30' RagtimeBeaufort, NC
    Adult angler displaying a large barracuda aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +8
    Great Barracuda
    One of my favorite trips. Not a full on bluewater trip but we will be in bluewater. A much shorter ride. All bottomfishing or troll up a few mahi or kings. Then hit the bottom for snappers, grouper, seabass, triggerfish, AJs, and on and on. So much variety. May to early November is prime for these trips.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Breakday Charters – 30' Ragtime in Beaufort

Winter is on its way, so wrap up warm and get on the water to learn about inshore fishing, explore the nearshore reefs, or hit up the Gulf Stream. head home with a hearty catch.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter in open waters.

Nearshore Mixed Bag

May 29, 2024 • Beaufort
Great 6 hour trip with the Chumley crew! Free-lining Mahi on light tackle while bouncing bottom for some groceries. Ride out was slow due to swell but the ride in was glass. The mixed bag of 6 and 8 hr nearshore trips is a great option for the summer time. Don’t delay, book today! This Sunday and Monday May 2 and 3 are still open and looking pretty for exactly this type trip. **hidden content** we have your fishing covered #marsh2ocean.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while sitting on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Gator Trout for Deacon

May 28, 2024 • Newport
First two saltwater fish ever. A 26” and then a 29” speckled trout. Lifetime stuff right there!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Slots and specks

May 27, 2024 • Newport
Some of the pretty ones from thr Flourney crew. Limit of reds and 4 pretty specks
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Angler holding a large Speckled Trout while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Avery got it done

May 26, 2024 • Newport
So many personal bests for Avery today! Boy got it done!
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Angler holding a large Redfish while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal fishing environment.

Inshore Gators and Slots

May 19, 2024 • Newport
The Baird boys put it to them today. Kept their three drum and released a pile of pumpkins. Gators showed themselves with 2 citation fish @ 26” one of which did not revive despite plenty of resuscitation. Oh well sammiches it is. Kept another pair of 20” class fish for dinner and let the rest swim. A couple of blues and flounders released rounded out the morning. It’s gator season folks, legit shot at the fish of a lifetime. Book today. **hidden content** we have your fishing covered #marsh2ocean
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish, likely caught during a night fishing trip.

Night time is the right time

May 18, 2024 • Newport
All summer. Beat the heat with a half day night charter fishing lighted docks. Drum and speckled trout are the main targets. Artificial plastics are the go to. Book a half day pm trip and let me know you want to go night fishing.
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