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!
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Fish-N-Fool Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(240 reviews)
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Nags Head
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 240 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 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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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   3/4 Day Trip – 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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Stephen D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Dsy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025
Captain Smith and mate Sean did a wonderful job getting us fish and teaching my seven year-old grandson the art of deep water...
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2025
Great day on the water with the Fish N Fool
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Richard R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful morning for fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2025
Had a wonderful time fishing with Captain Bobby and Russel. We caught several Mackerels and Bonitos. Russel was very friendly...
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Cindy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bobby

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2025
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