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
98
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Fired Up Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(98 reviews)
Carolina Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 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
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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Tyler H.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Early bird with captain John

VERIFIED   Early bird on June 21, 2023
Even with a little bit of rain it was a blast. Caught lots of fish and the crew and captain were awesome and friendly
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B N. C.
Johnson City, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain John and his first mate Butch.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Had a great time with the fam! Brought home a lot o fresh fish for dinner!
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MURRAY S.
Sanford, North Carolina
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2023
Friendly Captain, he knows the fishing areas very well. First mate was knowledgeable and friendly. We had an awesome...
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Shaquanna R.
Nashville, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2022
We had a great time celebrating my sonโ€™s 12th birthday. Next time I would go on a morning trip to catch more fish. Overall,...
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Roger M.
Cedar Rock, NC
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 12, 2023
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