Captain
John Abel

Member since May 2020 Manteo, United States
Background
Capt. Abel started fishing at the age of 3, started deck handing at the age of 9 and hasn't stopped yet. Being Active Duty Coast Guard has allowed Capt. Abel to fish some of the most spectacular fisheries in the world, as well as learn those techniques to bring it all into one package. From successfully chasing giant blue marlin and yellowfin tuna in Africa to owning one of the most successful charter operations in Kodiak chasing king salmon and halibut, he hasn't done it all yet, but he's getting there.
Techniques
All of it, if it swims, we love to chase it, but as always the bigger the quarry the more excited we get.

Hey, I'm Captain John Abel

Manteo, United States
Background
Capt. Abel started fishing at the age of 3, started deck handing at the age of 9 and hasn't stopped yet. Being Active Duty Coast Guard has allowed Capt. Abel to fish some of the most spectacular fisheries in the world, as well as learn those techniques to bring it all into one package. From successfully chasing giant blue marlin and yellowfin tuna in Africa to owning one of the most successful charter operations in Kodiak chasing king salmon and halibut, he hasn't done it all yet, but he's getting there.
Techniques
All of it, if it swims, we love to chase it, but as always the bigger the quarry the more excited we get.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
Manteo
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Trips from US $1,400

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Same trolling spread as the big charter boats, same fishing, same locations, just smaller boat.   Recommended!
Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen
Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
75%
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Tom L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Capt. Tom does a great job and you can tell he has been in love with fishing his entire life.ย  His boat is smaller than the...
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Erika S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 6, 2023
We tried 2 spots which didnโ€™t pan out but Captain John wanted to put us on fish and 3 was the charmer! Captain John was working...
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Jessica R.
Nelsonville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

12 hr offshore

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 11, 2022
We had a pretty rough trip due to circumstances that were out of captains Johnโ€™s control. However, it was still a good time...
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Bruce M.
Fairfield, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Offshore

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 16, 2022
This was a birthday gift for my husband. Captain John made it one to remember! He kept me informed about weather and possible...
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Alice B.
Powhatan, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Four hour trip with Captain John and Owen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore AM on July 6, 2023
Great early morning fishing trip! Caught lots of ribbon fish which I had never seen or heard of before but they were fun to...
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