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Jt Barker
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Jt Barker

Hatteras, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I've been fishing all my life. I caught my first big fish off the Rodanthe pier in 1970. Got my first boat in 1979 and my Capt Lic. in 1991. Got trained to scuba dive and became what others call a world-class diver to depths of 400ft or more to wrecks. So I kinda have inside knowledge on the fish and know what's down there.

Charter

Rating

4.9
159 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (159)

Showing 1 – 5 of 159 reviews
  • Robert Petrick
    Robert Petrick
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Day Off of Hatteras On Under Pressure!

    Offshore Trip • 5 adults

    We had an absolutely awesome day off of Cape Hatteras with Captain JT and Mate Mat on the Under Pressure. This was our first time out with the them and we will absolutely be back. They were a super friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and very hard working team. The boat was very comfortable to ride and fish out of even with building seas on the way home. We had steady action all day long and filled the box up. Mat was a madman in the back of the boat working the rails for us! Really enjoyed talking with him all day and learning the tricks of the trade. Just an all around A+ experience. Can't wait to do it again soon!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    thanks for going great colors on the mahi in the first photo. Good day....

  • Patricia Nelson
    Patricia Nelson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great weather and great fishing!!!

    Offshore Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    This trip was the best ever!!!! The Captain, JT, was knowledgeable about the area and an expert fisherman. His abilities are amaing. He kept us on the fish. The mate, Matt, was great to spend the day with. He worked hard all day and was east to talk to and he included are Grandchildren 13 and 7 in the fishing and was expert with the gaffe. This was a birthday trip for our Grandson (13). We caught Wahoo, Mai Mai, Amberjack, and Blackfin!! The vessel (Under Pressure) was well equiped, sound and clean. Nice vessel!! I would book again with JT in a heartbeat. We had the bestday ever!!!!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amberjack
    Wahoo
    Response from Captain

    thanks for going you guys did great.

  • Andrew Doman
    Andrew Doman
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Caught so many fish!

    Offshore Trip • 6 adults

    Captain JT and first mate Matt were amazing, hooked into a sailfish on the first line out in the morning followed by a bunch of Mahi, King Mackerel and a big Wahoo. Overall great trip and would recommend going with these guys.

    Response from Captain

    thanks it was a great day for your family.

  • Lindsey Wilkerson-thomas
    Lindsey Wilkerson-thomas
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    1st time fishing on a charter and won't be the last!!!

    Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM • 6 adults

    Captain JT and first mate Jeff were awesome! We had a party of 6, all 1st timers, including two 15 year old boys, for my son's birthday. Even though the birthday boy got seasick, he still said he had the best time ever! Captain JT and Jeff worked hard to put us on the fish and we came in with a 10 blues and 1 king makeral for a total of 68.5 lbs😁 there was a gentleman that fileted them at the marina for $1/lb and we had a fish fry at our airbnb that night. it was a wonderful experience! thank you so much Captain JT and 1st mate Jeff!

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks, little slow to start but we got on them. Hope to see you guys again.

  • Matthew Barker
    Matthew Barker
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a blast!

    Offshore Trip • 4 adults

    Our trip was great! Captain JT and first mate Matt we're an excellent crew. We caught several fish and several different types. One of our biggest highlights was the interaction that we had with a huge blue marlin. Couldn't have asked for a better day, especially for our first time! Would totally recommend to anyone and plan on booking ourselfs again for next year!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amberjack
    Blackfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    It was great day that blue marlin bite was epic.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Angler proudly holding a large wahoo with fishing rod at a Hatteras Landing dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Andrew D.
    Andrew D.
    Captain JT and first mate Matt were amazing, hooked into a sailfish on the first line out in the morning followed by a bunch of Mahi, King Mackerel and a big Wahoo. Overall great trip and would recommend going with these guys.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Angler proudly holding a large wahoo aboard a center-console boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jeff D.
    Jeff D.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Angler holding a large mahi-mahi on a boat offshore, with other adult anglers partially visible and open ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Richard M.
    Richard M.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Group of anglers posing behind a large dock display of freshly caught mahi-mahi at Under Pressure Charters marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Charlie N.
    Charlie N.
    we had a blast!! weather got a little choppy, and we did miss some, BUT, we had an absolute blast! and a shout out to Gage, he did a great job!
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Tuna, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    A majestic Marlin leaps out of the deep blue ocean, showcasing the thrill of sport fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sailfish
    Randolph V.
    Randolph V.
    The knowledge and the skills of Captain and 1st Mate remarkable. For a Great Fishing Experience, you can't hire a better boat and crew. At the end of the day our family had increased by 2. Thank you very much JT and Matt. The VanValkenburg Family.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    Young angler holding a large mackerel-style fish on a marina dock, with multiple additional fish displayed below.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Dana C.
    Dana C.
    Capt and his mate were awesome! Can’t wait to do it again 🎣
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    A group of four anglers proudly poses with their catch of the day, featuring a variety of fish displayed on a dock at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Heather R.
    Heather R.
    We had an awesome day in the water with Captain JT and first mate Nat. They were incredibly knowledgable, accomodating and great people. we caught a lot of fish, almost as soon as we had hooks in the water, we had fish on all lines. Highly recommend this duo and charter.
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    A family proudly poses with their catch of the day, featuring several Spanish Mackerel displayed on the dock at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Dan K.
    Dan K.
    I brought 5 people for their first fishing boat experience. Everyone had a blast, we caught lots of Spanish mackerel! The boat and crew were on point!
  • Under Pressure Charters
    Under Pressure ChartersHatteras, NC
    A group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of the day, featuring several fish displayed on the dock in front of the marina.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Darby R.
    Darby R.

What's biting with Under Pressure Charters in Hatteras

The King Mackerel are still biting anything you throw their way, and you will have no trouble pulling in your limit. The first big Bluefin are starting to show up offshore, spiking adrenaline all over town.

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