Captain
Monty Childers

Member since November 2018 Wrightsville Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was a little boy with my grandfather, coming down during the summers to Long Beach. Since 2012, I've been dedicating my time to truly becoming an offshore fisherman. I've been tying my own lures and trying new techniques, which have really paid off for landing larger fish. I like to do all kinds of fishing, bottom fishing, trolling, live baiting. It's just as much fun for me to go Spanish fishing right off the beach as it is to go Wahoo fishing 65 miles into the Gulf Stream.
Techniques
I like to explain to people what lures we are using and what bait we have and why. I show them how to tie the knots and how to tie the wire so they can do it themselves when they leave.

Hey, I'm Captain Monty Childers

Wrightsville Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was a little boy with my grandfather, coming down during the summers to Long Beach. Since 2012, I've been dedicating my time to truly becoming an offshore fisherman. I've been tying my own lures and trying new techniques, which have really paid off for landing larger fish. I like to do all kinds of fishing, bottom fishing, trolling, live baiting. It's just as much fun for me to go Spanish fishing right off the beach as it is to go Wahoo fishing 65 miles into the Gulf Stream.
Techniques
I like to explain to people what lures we are using and what bait we have and why. I show them how to tie the knots and how to tie the wire so they can do it themselves when they leave.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(354 reviews)
Wrightsville Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 354 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Big Fish!
An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Big Fish!
An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Big Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Erica K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 15, 2025
Great trip with Captain Monty resulting in a Spanish Mackerel haul, his music playlist was on point too! First Mate Jackson...
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William K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Monty

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day โ€“ Offshore on July 21, 2025
Captain and crew created a great fishing experience. They worked hard to allow us to catch fish.ย  I would recommend this to...
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Bob R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No Brainer!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 30, 2025
Captain Monty is the best charter Iโ€™ve ever taken. Not because we went out and caught a bunch of Marlin, but because we caught...
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on April 18, 2025
We had a great experience with Capt Monty and Jackson.ย  Helpful, knowledgeable and fun which made for a great day.ย  We caught...
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Tatenda Y.
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 experience as first timers!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 21, 2025
Great experience as first timers! Caught plenty fish including a big barracuda and a rare species! Boat is super nice and...
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