Captain
Bobby Smith

Member since May 2017 Nags Head, United States
Background
Capt. Bobby Smith has proudly operated out of Oregon Inlet for 38 years. He began at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center pumping gas before climbing his way up the ladder to Captain, eventually building one of the marina's quality fishing businesses. Captain Bobby is joined by his mate Russell who has also fished out of Oregon Inlet for over 20 years. Together they will guide you to the fish you've always dreamed of!

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Nags Head, United States
Background
Capt. Bobby Smith has proudly operated out of Oregon Inlet for 38 years. He began at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center pumping gas before climbing his way up the ladder to Captain, eventually building one of the marina's quality fishing businesses. Captain Bobby is joined by his mate Russell who has also fished out of Oregon Inlet for over 20 years. Together they will guide you to the fish you've always dreamed of!
Anglers Choice
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Fish-N-Fool Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(233 reviews)
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Nags Head
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 233 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Shannon F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025
This trip was amazing. Captain Bobby and first mate was Bobby weโ€™re friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. We had 3 that...
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Greg K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 3, 2025
Capt Bobby and Mate Russell were awesome and put us on the meat! Kept 30 blues and released at least 20 while landing 3 Spanish...
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Robert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 14, 2025
The Captain and crew were very welcoming and kid friendly. Had a great day of fishing catching mackerel. Definitely would recommend...
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Gary L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the Fish-N-Fool

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 10, 2025
We had a great day with Captain Bobby and Russel.ย  They were both knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming to our group of 6...
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Clarence B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025
Werenโ€™t with friends and family, the crew was great, caught a fewe Spanish makrel and blues and overall a great experience
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