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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My Charter Listing

Fired Up Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(100 reviews)
Carolina Beach
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 100 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
Great Time for First Timers!
Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
90%
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time for First Timers!

VERIFIED   Early bird on July 3, 2024
Captain John and Butch took me and 3 children out for a 3-hour first time ocean fishing experience.ย  It was a great time,...
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ALLEN R.
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 John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
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Anita C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Snagged a shark

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2024
Had a great time catching spanish makeral and snagged a shark
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Erin C.
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 John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2024
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Angela D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6hour live bait on June 22, 2024
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