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
(109 reviews)
Carolina Beach
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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Nathan M.
York, SC
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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6/25/23 Half Day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2023
Perfect weather!ย  Ocean was glass.ย  We all did not realize this was just a trolling trip. My 15 year son was disappointed...
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Kellie Q.
Gate City, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2021
Captain Brantley and first mate Butch were great! They made sure everyone got to participate. They were very persistent on...
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Tom M.
Oneida, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 12, 2022
Great experience for our group of four.ย  Excellent fishing and relaxing time!ย  Would and will definitely book again.
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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.ย  Early Fatherโ€™s Day gift.ย  We caught over 40 fish. I have 3 girls and they canโ€™t wait until their...
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