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

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
Great Time for First Timers!
Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
+88
Angler rating
85
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5
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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
90%
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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
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   NEW  6hour live bait on August 4, 2025
Eddie B. recommends Fired Up Charters
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Kristy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   NEW  Early bird on July 24, 2025
Kristy M. recommends Fired Up Charters
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Early bird on July 4, 2025
Andrew B. recommends Fired Up Charters
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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
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
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Jennie M.
Franklin, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM Half Day July 2023

VERIFIED   Early bird on July 7, 2023
Excellent day with Captain John and Mate Butch!! We took our 15, 13, and 11 yr old kids with us for an adventure at sea and...
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