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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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
Atlantic Beach
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Mackerel and Bluefish
Capt Sam is the Man
Capt Sam is the Man
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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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   NEW  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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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Family Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025
Book with Captain Sam and Riley for a 1/2 day morning trip to take my wife, daughter (11), and son (5) on their first charter...
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Roger E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mackerel and Bluefish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025
Enjoyable 4hr fishing trip. Departed at 6AM which came with the bonus of sunrise and hungry fish.  Riley was an awesome first...
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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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Cody B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jarret

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2025
We had an amazing trip with Sam and Rylee, felt like we were fishing with friends. They love what they do and know where to...
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