Charter Operator
North State Guide Service

Member since March 2019 Oriental, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters around Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Topsail. I’ve had a passion for fishing ever since I could hold a rod, and love sharing memories with both new and repeat clients. I have been guiding for 10 years now and have a lot of experience in tournaments and guiding anglers to catch the biggest fish of their life. We fish from the southern Outer Banks to Southport and follow the fish with seasonal migration. Book a trip with me – I’d love to share my experience with you, your family, or your clients!
Techniques
We target a variety of species using different techniques for most. We can accommodate the trip according to what you're looking for! From offshore fishing to family fun shrimping and crabbing adventures, we’ve got you covered for a fun time on the water.

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Oriental, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters around Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Topsail. I’ve had a passion for fishing ever since I could hold a rod, and love sharing memories with both new and repeat clients. I have been guiding for 10 years now and have a lot of experience in tournaments and guiding anglers to catch the biggest fish of their life. We fish from the southern Outer Banks to Southport and follow the fish with seasonal migration. Book a trip with me – I’d love to share my experience with you, your family, or your clients!
Techniques
We target a variety of species using different techniques for most. We can accommodate the trip according to what you're looking for! From offshore fishing to family fun shrimping and crabbing adventures, we’ve got you covered for a fun time on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Oriental
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Sweet summer time on the Sound!
Sweet summer time on the Sound!
Jun 2, 2025 Oriental
Fishing has been very productive recently, if you have the time I would recommend getting on the water now! Here on the Neuse & Pamlico sound we have had good catches of slot, over slot, and old drum. Depending on wind direction and water conditions natural bait & scented artificials have been working well. There are plenty of Trout aroundโ€ฆ and no shortage of big trout either. Artificial shrimp under a popping cork, and soft plastics rigged on a jig head have been working well. The bigger trout we have caught recently have been on live bait. Black drum are around as well, crab and shrimp as usual are best. Right now there are LARGE Bluefish in the River and in the sound. Definitely fun to catch and give a good pull for young anglers, but when targeting drum i find them to be a nuisance. Short wire leaders on your drum rigs will save you alot of tackle and bring some home for dinner; i like them same day fresh personally. Our last trip out of Beaufort inlet was very productive. there is definitely a reason they call it The Crystal Coast. The visibility was excellent up in the the tower; i could see the bottom in 10ft of water. Spanish and king mackerel, Cobia, Seabass, bonito, gag grouper, and more can be found on good weather days. Summer is right around the corner, feel free to give me a ring if you would like to experience a good slice of what Eastern North Carolina fishing has to offer. Letโ€™s Go Get Em ! -Capt. Jennings
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Marc G.
Galax, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Jennings

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2019
Captain Jennings was great! Very helpful and knowledgable. He got us on some red drum (3 over 20 inches) and a blue and some...
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Jacob J.
Bessemer City, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Jennings

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2019
The most fun Iโ€™ve had in 25 years of fishing. From the get go Captain Jennings tailored our trip to fit our expectations....
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Mavis R.
Wilmington, 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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Half day Trip with Captain Jennings

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2019
Jennings is an awesome fishing guide! He makes the trip exciting and fun for people of all ages and experience levels! I always...
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Jason M.
Wake Forest, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jennings

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2020
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Melissa M.
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 Jennings

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2020
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