Captain
John Brantley

Member since July 2018 Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Captain John Brantley has been guiding customers on exciting fishing trips for the past 35 years. He's done it all aboard his boat, 'Fired Up.' They've been fishing together for 3 decades now and he knows every trick there is to her. He loves fishing and loves boats and he loves sharing his passion with guests on board! Capt. John's preferred technique is trolling, perfectly suited to the Mackerel fishery off the coast of North Carolina.
Techniques
Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain John Brantley

Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Captain John Brantley has been guiding customers on exciting fishing trips for the past 35 years. He's done it all aboard his boat, 'Fired Up.' They've been fishing together for 3 decades now and he knows every trick there is to her. He loves fishing and loves boats and he loves sharing his passion with guests on board! Capt. John's preferred technique is trolling, perfectly suited to the Mackerel fishery off the coast of North Carolina.
Techniques
Trolling
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Reviews

My Charter Listing

Fired Up Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(118 reviews)
Carolina Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Full day if Spanish Mackerel
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
90%
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CRAIG R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain and Crew.

VERIFIED   NEW  Early bird on July 2, 2026
We didn’t catch as many Fish as the folks the Day before, but we had a Blast, catching a few Fun Fish. And a wonderful relaxing...
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Nicole R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2026
Very fun trip, great boat, captain and crew :) We’re Novice fisherwomen at best but we had a freakin awesome time & caught...
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day if Spanish Mackerel

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2026
We had a great experience with John and Butch trolling for spanish mackerel. They were great with my 6 year old son, incredibly...
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Nicholas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6hour live bait on July 18, 2026
captain and first mate knew exactly what needed to be done, really was a great experience! we caught 1 king mackerel and 6...
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Derrick K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026
I have really enjoyed this trip and will remember it for years to come! Butch is a class act and kept us laughing. Thanks!!!...
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