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Raider Spirit Sportfishing

Member since September 2025 Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
As former Special Operations Marines, Captain Adam and Scott bring precision, grit, and mission-focused drive to the open ocean. After years of elite military service, we turned our passion for the water into a career—competing in top-tier billfish tournaments and landing trophy marlin across the Atlantic and beyond. Today, Raider Spirit Sportfishing offers clients a world-class offshore fishing experience built on discipline, skill, and adventure.
Techniques
We live for the adrenaline rush of big-tackle Gulf Stream trolling and chasing monster pelagics in deep blue water is what we do best! But when it’s time to slow it down, we’re all about a relaxing day of bottom fishing, reeling in great catches and soaking up the sun. Whether you're after high-speed action or laid-back fun, we’ve got the perfect trip waiting for you!

Hey, we're Raider Spirit Sportfishing

Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
As former Special Operations Marines, Captain Adam and Scott bring precision, grit, and mission-focused drive to the open ocean. After years of elite military service, we turned our passion for the water into a career—competing in top-tier billfish tournaments and landing trophy marlin across the Atlantic and beyond. Today, Raider Spirit Sportfishing offers clients a world-class offshore fishing experience built on discipline, skill, and adventure.
Techniques
We live for the adrenaline rush of big-tackle Gulf Stream trolling and chasing monster pelagics in deep blue water is what we do best! But when it’s time to slow it down, we’re all about a relaxing day of bottom fishing, reeling in great catches and soaking up the sun. Whether you're after high-speed action or laid-back fun, we’ve got the perfect trip waiting for you!
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Raider Spirit Sportfishing

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Weather Update!!
Weather Update!!
Oct 22, 2025 Sneads Ferry
The last couple of weeks have been challenging for offshore fishing in Eastern North Carolina, with unfavorable weather conditions keeping us docked more often than we'd like. From high winds to unsettled seas, itโ€™s been a tough stretch for us eager to get out on the water. However, weโ€™re finally seeing a break in the weather! Weโ€™re excited to report that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are shaping up to be perfect days for offshore fishing! With calm seas, light winds, and sunny skies on the forecast, itโ€™s a great opportunity to get out there and make up for lost time. Fishing Forecast: With the improving conditions, weโ€™re expecting solid action in the Gulf Stream and along the deeper structures. Anglers can expect: Tuna (Yellowfin and Blackfin) โ€“ Cooler waters are pushing through, which should fire up the tuna bite. Weโ€™ll be targeting the ledges and drop-offs for some good action. King Mackerel - The fall run is heating up! Kings have been showing up in good numbers around nearshore wrecks and along temperature breaks making for great action on those 4 to 6 hour trips. In Slow-trolling dead bait has been producing quality fish, and we expect the bite to stay strong through the weekend. Wahoo โ€“ The wahoo bite should pick up with the calm seas, especially around deeper wrecks and drop-offs. Weโ€™re looking forward to an exciting weekend of fishing and canโ€™t wait to hit the water with some great weather and good company! Booking: We have availability for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday trips, so donโ€™t miss your chance to take advantage of these beautiful weather days! Book your charter today and get ready for some serious fishing action. Tight lines, Raider Spirit Crew
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Offshore Fishing Update โ€“ Eastern NC
Offshore Fishing Update โ€“ Eastern NC
Oct 19, 2025 Sneads Ferry
Itโ€™s been a rough few weeks on the ocean โ€” wind, swell, and sloppy seas have kept most of us dockside and dreaming about blue water. But good news is finally on the way! ? Looks like a weather window is opening up the weekend of October 25th, and itโ€™s shaping up to be a great time to head offshore. The bite has been hot whenever boats have made it out โ€” wahoo are stacked up, blackfin tuna are thick, and a few late mahi are still hanging around the breaks. Bottom fishing has been solid too with triggers, vermilion snapper, and grouper biting when conditions allow. If the forecast holds, this could be one of the best offshore weekends of the fall. Time to check the gear, fuel up, and be ready to roll when the seas lay down. Weโ€™ve all been waiting for a break โ€” and itโ€™s finally coming. Letโ€™s go fishing! โš“?
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Wahoo Bite Heating Up off Sneads Ferry!
Wahoo Bite Heating Up off Sneads Ferry!
Oct 12, 2025 Sneads Ferry
Hey folks, Captain Scott here with Raider Spirit Sport Fishing checking in from Sneads Ferry with the latest offshore update. The wahoo bite is starting to fire up, and things are looking great out on the Gulf Stream. Over the last couple of weeks, weโ€™ve been seeing steady action with wahoo ranging anywhere from 25 to 60 pounds, and on the right day, itโ€™s been downright hot. Most of our trips are producing a few solid fish, and when they hit, they hit hard. That first run never gets old and hearing that drag scream and watching the rod bury as a wahoo tears down-sea still gets my blood pumping every time. The Gulf Stream water has been beautiful lately, clean, blue, and full of life. Weโ€™ve been finding the best action around temperature breaks and structure edges in the 40-fathom range, roughly 35 to 40 miles offshore. When the wind lays down and we can make the run, the fishing has been fantastic. The weather windows have been short, but the reward has been worth it every time we get out there. Weโ€™ve been HS trolling with Islanders and jet heads, running a mix of dark and bright colors. Black and purple, blue and white, and pink and black have been our top producers. A few fish have also come off the planer rod, so weโ€™ve been keeping that line in the spread for those deeper bites. If youโ€™re heading out, make sure your wire leaders are solid and your drags are smooth โ€” these fish donโ€™t play around. Wahoo are pure muscle and teeth, and theyโ€™ll test every bit of your tackle. Looking ahead, October is shaping up perfectly for the fall wahoo run. The bait is here, the waterโ€™s right, and the conditions are lining up for some of the best offshore action of the year. I expect the bite to stay strong through early November before the next round of cold fronts moves in. Nowโ€™s the time to get offshore if youโ€™ve been waiting for your shot at a trophy wahoo โ€” theyโ€™re here and feeding. If youโ€™re ready to experience that wahoo power for yourself, come fish with us on the Raider Spirit. Weโ€™ve got open dates available this month, and weโ€™ll be running full-day offshore trips targeting wahoo, blackfin tuna, and mahi. Tight Lines!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Woohoo for the wahoo
Woohoo for the wahoo
Woohoo for the wahoo
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Jessica B.
Swansboro, North Carolina
Excellent
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Awesome Trip

10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 22, 2025
From start to finish, this offshore fishing charter was nothing short of spectacular โ€” the kind of trip that leaves you already...
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Chris P.
Allendale, New Jersey
Excellent
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Numerous offshore trips and tournaments

10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 27, 2025
Iโ€™ve had the opportunity to fish with Adam on multiple offshore trips and in three tournaments. I canโ€™t say enough good...
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Jessica A.
Swansboro, North Carolina
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Incredible Experience

12 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on July 19, 2025
Iโ€™ve always been more of an inshore angler and had concerns with offshore. My first time offshore with Raider Spirit was...
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Bryson F.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Full day off shore

10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 12, 2025
Raider Spirit was by far one of the best offshore fishing charters I have even been on. Are full day of offshore fishing was...
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Winston-Salem, NC
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Woohoo for the wahoo

12 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on September 20, 2025
Captain Adam was spectacular.ย  He put us on fish both trolling and bottom. He has awesome rod ans reels, and great lures....
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