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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Fired Up Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(110 reviews)
Carolina Beach
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
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Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
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Angler rating
86
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
91%
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Steve L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Early bird on August 19, 2025
Captain John and Butch were top notch! They got us on the fish and took great care of my little ones on their first fishing...
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Joe C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025
It was our first time fishing from a boat in the ocean and we had a great time. Everybody caught at least one fish. Captain...
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Eddie 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 John

VERIFIED   NEW  6hour live bait on August 4, 2025
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Jerry S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 2025
Captain John took us right to the fish and the mate kept the lines in the water as we were catching fish. Mate and captain...
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Phil C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Easy and Fun

VERIFIED   Early bird on July 9, 2025
Captain and crew were friendly, responsive, and very knowledgeable
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