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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
157 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 (157)

Showing 1 – 5 of 157 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.

  • 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.

  • Blake Killebrew
    Blake Killebrew
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time.

    Offshore Trip • 6 adults

    after getting aboard and getting briefed on proper procedures we pretty much immediately got to reeling. We ended up getting around 30 fish. The majority of which were some good sized tuna and some nice mahi mahis. The Captain and The First mate were both friendly and informative. had a awesome trip, would definitely recommend.

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

    thanks for going they were snapping.

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    Perfect day!
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    Memories with my son
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    Had a great time.
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