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
110
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My Charter Listing

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)
Great Time for First Timers!
Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
+88
Angler rating
86
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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
91%
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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
Overall

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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Jason P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Robert P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 10, 2025
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John F.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Expensive โ€œBoat Rideโ€!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2025
Capt. took us to a specific spot to catch mackerel. When they werenโ€™t biting, he didnโ€™t have or offered fishing for other...
John F. does not recommend Fired Up Charters
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Connor L.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025
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