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F/v Reelebugging

Member since May 2021 Morehead City, United States
Background
The Reel E Bugging is owned and operated by Captain Robert Earl. Whether you are a skilled angler or a first-timer, the captain will put you on the fish and entertain you with his big boisterous personality and witty sense of humor. Captain Robert started fishing at the age of seven. As a young child, he worked at the Cross Island Fish Markets in Long Island, New York filleting fish. The experience gained at the fish market gave him a vast knowledge of various types of fish along the eastern seaboard. He purchased his first boat in 1994 and has over 25 years’ experience at the helm. Captain Robert and the Reel E Bugging made their first appearance in 2019 on the hit TV show, Wicked Tuna Outer Banks and he is one of the few that has debuted and championed season six. The captain has been fishing giant Bluefin Tuna out of the Outer Banks for over a decade and has since filmed seasons six through eight in the treacherous seas off Eastern Carolina.

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Morehead City, United States
Background
The Reel E Bugging is owned and operated by Captain Robert Earl. Whether you are a skilled angler or a first-timer, the captain will put you on the fish and entertain you with his big boisterous personality and witty sense of humor. Captain Robert started fishing at the age of seven. As a young child, he worked at the Cross Island Fish Markets in Long Island, New York filleting fish. The experience gained at the fish market gave him a vast knowledge of various types of fish along the eastern seaboard. He purchased his first boat in 1994 and has over 25 years’ experience at the helm. Captain Robert and the Reel E Bugging made their first appearance in 2019 on the hit TV show, Wicked Tuna Outer Banks and he is one of the few that has debuted and championed season six. The captain has been fishing giant Bluefin Tuna out of the Outer Banks for over a decade and has since filmed seasons six through eight in the treacherous seas off Eastern Carolina.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(40 reviews)
Morehead City
Trips from US $2,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Anglers claimed
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Greg C.
Buxton, NC
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11 hour Trip with Captain Bobby

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 8, 2023
You get what you pay for and this was worth every penny.  Very friendly crew, First Mate Amy was awesome barely sat down always...
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John T.
Richmond, VA
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Full day deep sea trip with Captain Bobby Earl

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 12, 2021
We had a great day on the water with Captain Bobby and his first mate “Scooter”. This was a family trip, so we had several...
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Chris R.
Huntersville, NC
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Full-Day with Captain Bobby Earl

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 8, 2021
Great day on the water with Bobby and mate Aimee! We were originally booked with another charter, but they cancelled last minute....
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Brett J.
Garner, NC
Excellent
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Full day trip with Bobby and Aimee

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 26, 2021
We had 6 guys out for a full day trip and it turned out to be a great time!  I definitely recommend them to everyone I talk...
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Eric I.
Durham, NC
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Full Day on Reel E’ Bugging (7/3/23)

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 3, 2023
Great day! Filled the cooler with Wahoo and Mahi. Caught over 15 fish with many in the boat early. We were reeling most of...
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