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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wilmington
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $500

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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Alison J.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Alison Jester on June 9, 2023
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Sheryl D.
Tabor City, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 11, 2023
We originally had booked this trip on Easter Sunday but the weather wasnโ€™t going to cooperate along with windy conditions...
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Susan P.
Cave Spring, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Brian was super nice and professional the entire trip.ย  He did a great job explaining how to reel in the fish.ย  We each caught...
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain that cares about his charter!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 12, 2024
Starting with the introductions in the marina parking lot, Captain Ben was professional and extremely concerned about the enjoyment...
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Michael A.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   8 hour Trip on May 28, 2024
Captain Ben was awesome. We had some rough water but he put us on some fish and we made the best of what Mother Nature gave...
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