Captain
Ger Hardin

Member since July 2023 Wrightsville Beach, United States
Background
I first started fishing in Wrightsville Beach when my Dad used to take me to Johnnie Mercer's pier when I was about seven years old. Back then it was made out of wood, and I still remember the feeling of walking down that pier and looking at the waves below through the gaps in the boards. I started fishing offshore as I got older on boats that belonged to good friends, and after a lot of growing up and figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, I finally got a boat of my own back in 2002. I got my license shortly thereafter and have been making my living on the water ever since. The most rewarding thing about being a charter captain is taking people offshore for their first time and seeing how excited they get when they reel in their first fish, and then reel in another one, and another one.
Techniques
We troll for Spanish Mackerel on half days- not very big fish but fun to catch and good to eat. We troll for King Mackerel, Mahi, Amberjack and maybe a Cobia or a Sailfish if we're lucky on 3/4 and full days. I'm a one man show, meaning I don't carry a mate, so bottom fishing is only by special request.

Hey, I'm Captain Ger Hardin

Wrightsville Beach, United States
Background
I first started fishing in Wrightsville Beach when my Dad used to take me to Johnnie Mercer's pier when I was about seven years old. Back then it was made out of wood, and I still remember the feeling of walking down that pier and looking at the waves below through the gaps in the boards. I started fishing offshore as I got older on boats that belonged to good friends, and after a lot of growing up and figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, I finally got a boat of my own back in 2002. I got my license shortly thereafter and have been making my living on the water ever since. The most rewarding thing about being a charter captain is taking people offshore for their first time and seeing how excited they get when they reel in their first fish, and then reel in another one, and another one.
Techniques
We troll for Spanish Mackerel on half days- not very big fish but fun to catch and good to eat. We troll for King Mackerel, Mahi, Amberjack and maybe a Cobia or a Sailfish if we're lucky on 3/4 and full days. I'm a one man show, meaning I don't carry a mate, so bottom fishing is only by special request.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Wrightsville Beach
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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He\u2019s now our fishing guy!
He\u2019s now our fishing guy!
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Appropriate for children
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Bernadette K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4th of July Blast

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 3, 2024
Went out over the 4th of July week.ย  First time fishing in Wrightsville Beach.ย  Easy location to access with free parking...
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Robert B.
Charlotte, NC
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 with Captain Ger - fish on!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 17, 2023
Captain Ger provided us the best fishing charter we ever had!ย  Thoroughly knowledgeable, exceptionally gracious, and unparalleled...
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Thomas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT & fun 1/2 day trip with Ger!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on October 21, 2023
We had a fantastic time and Ger was an excellent charter Captain.ย  He explained things well, got us on the fish quickly and...
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Jason B.
Johns Creek, GA
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 with captain mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 21, 2023
Caught the biggest load of Spanish mackerel of all the boats on a slow day felt amazing and mike was more than helpful never...
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Dustin G.
Rocky Point, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ger

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 31, 2023
Nice trip for the kids first time out. Even had a little mishap with a Clark spoon and a finger. Captain Ger was knowledgeable...
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