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
(116 reviews)
Wilmington
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Cydnee B.
Gibsonville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour (PM) on May 1, 2021
Fishing trip for my father-in-law and he declared this to be the best day he had ever had
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Cameron B.
Jacksonville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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 mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 5, 2021
An awesome captain and super fun to fish with! Will definitely be back In the future!
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Peter W.
Roanoke, VA
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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First day offshore with Captain Ben!

VERIFIED   6 Hour (PM) on July 25, 2020
Captain Ben worked his tail off to put us on some fish. He was great with the kids, enthusiastic, encouraging, and very professional....
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Austin H.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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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Gulfstream Trip with Captain Ben Morris

12 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf stream on January 4, 2020
We had an incredible time fishing in the gulfstream with Captain Ben. We had our limit of blackfin tuna and had action all...
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Robert F.
Rustburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 4, 2021
Water was rough due to recent hurricanes but we had a great time!!!
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