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
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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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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Matthew G.
Versailles, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4hour morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 16, 2023
Definitely recommend and had a great time. Captain Ger took us right to them and we chased them hard. Anyone looking to get...
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Jean S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on June 22, 2024
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John H.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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 trip with Captain Ger!

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on April 10, 2023
We had a great time! We have to little girls and we went out for a half day trip. Captain Ger was accommodating and knowledgeable....
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Diana M. N.
Des Lacs, North Dakota
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 Captain Ger

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on June 15, 2023
It was a great time!ย  He was very knowledgeable about the fishing and the area.ย  I would definitely recommend!
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Travis H.
Bear Creek, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Captainโ€™s Choice on July 20, 2023
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