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Vicarious Charters

Member since May 2020 Manteo, United States
Background
I really enjoy being on the water and as a marine educator I am passionate about experiencing what is in our aquatic environments. I am happy to pass that excitement on to clients. Our other captain is also a local waterman who understand the biology of the area and loves to share his stoke for the Outer Banks.
Techniques
I prefer sight casting, trout fishing and wreck fishing. I like the variety and am willing to fish in most any technique.

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Manteo, United States
Background
I really enjoy being on the water and as a marine educator I am passionate about experiencing what is in our aquatic environments. I am happy to pass that excitement on to clients. Our other captain is also a local waterman who understand the biology of the area and loves to share his stoke for the Outer Banks.
Techniques
I prefer sight casting, trout fishing and wreck fishing. I like the variety and am willing to fish in most any technique.
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Vicarious Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(181 reviews)
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Manteo
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Fishing has been as good as the weather
Fishing has been as good as the weather
Jun 3, 2024 Manteo
Our nearshore trips have produced sea bass, sheepshead, bluefish, spanish and cobia. While our inshore trips have produced flounder, trout, bluefish and sheepshead. Now is a great time to wet a line.
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The water is warming up and the fish are
The water is warming up and the fish are
May 7, 2024 Manteo
Cobia have arrived on the ocean side. The sound catches have included sheepshead, large bluefish, red drum and speckled trout. The spring can be some of the best fishing! Come out and find some pullage.
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Fall fishing is heating up as weather co
Fall fishing is heating up as weather co
Sep 8, 2023 Manteo
As sound waters and ocean waters cool off we should see some new species come into the area. Fishing gets really fun in the fall and there are fewer people on the water.
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Spring Fishing is Heating Up!
Spring Fishing is Heating Up!
May 1, 2023 Manteo
As the water warms up new species are moving into the area and everyoneโ€™s favorite big fish, cobia, will be here in big numbers any day! We recommend a minimum of 6hr trip to hunt for cobia!
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Spring fishing is heating up!!
Spring fishing is heating up!!
Mar 10, 2021 Manteo
A beautiful day on the ocean. We came across a sea turtle and a big bluefin tuna. The bottom fishing was nonstop action with great people. Lets go fishing!!
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Cooler weather has fall fishing heating
Cooler weather has fall fishing heating
Oct 8, 2020 Manteo
Recent trips have landed trout, drum and flounder and beautiful weather. We have had some success with the bull drum evening bite!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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James M.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
The captain was great even though it wasnโ€™t a great day of fishing he tried everything he could to get us on some fish and...
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Matt W.
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Huge catch!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 17, 2025
We caught seven huge drop m on a four hour trip!ย  Captain Dave and Jessica were fantastic.ย  They were great with our kids...
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Abigail N.
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So much fun and great for kids!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Noon) on June 10, 2025
We did a four hour fishing charter with a 6 year old and we all had the best time! Captain Dave was super patient with my 6...
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Chris G.
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Captain Dave was the best!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 2025
Had a great time!!ย  Would definitely book again with Captain Dave
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Sarah P.
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (Noon) on July 23, 2025
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