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Reef Girl Sportfishing

Member since September 2024 Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Sam Cushing has been fishing the coast of North Carolina his entire life. He is a knowledgeable and successful captain in Atlantic Beach and on the Morehead City waterfront where he has successfully operated and fished multiple vessels. His passion for fishing has had him chasing various species from mackerel to marlin while venturing from Maryland to the Florida Keys and beyond. "Putting anglers of all expertise on the catch of their dreams is what I strive for and love to do." Fishing with Capt. Sam's local knowledge and passion for the sport is sure to guarantee your crowd a safe and memorable experience on the water!
Techniques
We prefer to troll and bottom fish.

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Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Sam Cushing has been fishing the coast of North Carolina his entire life. He is a knowledgeable and successful captain in Atlantic Beach and on the Morehead City waterfront where he has successfully operated and fished multiple vessels. His passion for fishing has had him chasing various species from mackerel to marlin while venturing from Maryland to the Florida Keys and beyond. "Putting anglers of all expertise on the catch of their dreams is what I strive for and love to do." Fishing with Capt. Sam's local knowledge and passion for the sport is sure to guarantee your crowd a safe and memorable experience on the water!
Techniques
We prefer to troll and bottom fish.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Angler's choice
Atlantic Beach
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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James J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very nice Boat. Great equipment.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
Was scheduled to a 3/4 day trip for 8 hours.Captain Sam called Wednesday night and said the seas were 6 ft and was going to...
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Kevin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Sam is the Man

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2025
Capt Sam and his mate, Rilley, went out of their way to bring the fish. We only did a half day and they put us on 25 fish to...
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Carla W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT CAPTAIN AND CREW!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on October 18, 2025
Because of the NorEaster, our first charter had to be rescheduled. The Captain was understanding and very flexible. Captain...
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Richard G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 6, 2025
We did an all day trip to the Gulfstream with Captain Sam and Riley the first mate. Captain Sam was great, entertaining and...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Made the most of bad weather

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
Turned out to be a bad weather day for offshore fishing so after talking with Captain Sam the night before we decided to change...
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