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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Reviews

My Charter Listing

Fired Up Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(100 reviews)
Carolina Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
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)
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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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Stephen R.
Canton, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 in a row

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 12, 2021
We went yesterday and today and both trios were spot on. I asked to go out further and try for some bigger fish and we did,...
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Kiana C. M.
Marvin, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2021
We had an amazing time.  Early Father’s Day gift.  We caught over 40 fish. I have 3 girls and they can’t wait until their...
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Stacy M.
Wallace, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2021
We had an awesome day with an awesome crew. We highly recommend Capt John and his First Mate, Butch. They are two very down...
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Michael R.
Durham, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A fight.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2022
Great time had by all.
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Nick H.
Lincoln, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing afternoon!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2021
John and Butch were amazing gents! The boys caught an amazing number of fish and mom was just as excited. Had a fantastic time...
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