Captain
Ben Morris

Member since January 2020 Wilmington, United States
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Morris

Wilmington, United States
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(119 reviews)
Wilmington
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $500

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Parke G.
Greensboro, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 12, 2021
I took my wife fishing for her birthday. We both hit our limit of Spanish Mackerel in the first 2 1/2 hours. Super...
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Dororthy A.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2021
We had a blast.. a great captain. Very friendly very respectfulโ€ฆ he had a lot of first times and had a blastโ€ฆ will be booking...
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Martin B.
Lewisville, 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 trip with Ben

VERIFIED   6 Hour (AM) on July 22, 2021
Great morning trip with Ben.ย  Knowledgeable guide and easy to fish with.ย  Got on some fish quickly and had a pretty good...
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Beth R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An awesome fishing charter!

VERIFIED   6 Hour (AM) on April 9, 2021
My family and I enjoyed a beautiful day fishing. Ben and Austin were friendly and courteous. What a wonderful experience!ย ...
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Wes M.
Quantico, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on December 1, 2021
Had a great time fishing with Captain Ben! Caught a whole crap ton of different fish! 10/10 recommend will be back for sure!
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