Captain
Russell Firth

Member since May 2017 Wanchese, United States
Background
I started commercial fishing with my grandfather and fell in love with it. My family goes way back, with many generations working as fishermen. I became a charter captain so I could show others how to fish and enjoy the bounty of our oceans.

Hey, I'm Captain Russell Firth

Wanchese, United States
Background
I started commercial fishing with my grandfather and fell in love with it. My family goes way back, with many generations working as fishermen. I became a charter captain so I could show others how to fish and enjoy the bounty of our oceans.
142
Reviews
68
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Grandpa Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
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Trips from US $770

Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(89 reviews)
Wanchese
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Dolphin show after Crabbing!
Dolphin show after Crabbing!
Jun 3, 2021 Wanchese
Not just fishing, crabbing or shrimping, the Dolphins put on a fun show during yesterday's crabbing Charter with the Young Family. Picture courtesy of Mrs. Kathy Young. Nothing like time spent on the water, enjoying nature at its finest, catching dinner and spending time with some great folks!
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Great way to start the day!
Great way to start the day!
May 7, 2021 Wanchese
Beautiful morning crabbing with the Wileys!!
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Cobia and Black Drum!
Cobia and Black Drum!
May 4, 2021 Wanchese
Couldn't have asked for a better way to start the 2021 season! 5 citation Black Drum, biggest was 60 lbs, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and an Albacore with a NC and Colorado Springs Family we'd love to fish with any day! You guys and ladies were awesome! Thank you for spending the day with us! Give me a call to get on the books, still have room this week! **hidden content**
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Thankful for our Veterans!
Thankful for our Veterans!
Aug 20, 2020 Wanchese
Shrimping with the Lopez Family! Thank your service Chris! Have you on yhe schedule for next season already. It was awesome meeting yall! Enjoy those Shrimp!
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Shrimping with the Valente Family!
Shrimping with the Valente Family!
Jul 15, 2020 Wanchese
Great afternoon Shrimping and Crabbing with super cool family!! Plenty of shrimp for the week and beyond!
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Mackeral and Blues
Mackeral and Blues
Jun 6, 2020 Wanchese
Thursday & Friday on Grandpa's Charters! Had a fun few days of Crabbing & Fishing with the Williams, Sunderman, Morris, Celona, Phillips, & Wooten Families! Thank you all so much for choosing to book with us! Awesome citation 8lb Spanish Makeral for Lil Man! Have a few spots still available this week coming up!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (153)
Lots of SHRIMP!!!
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+150
Angler rating
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Allison P.
Lodi, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 2021
We had a wonderful time & learned lots! Everyone was very helpful and informative! Highly recommend!
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Robert H.
Congress, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour crabbing trip.

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on June 11, 2021
Great 2 hour trip. Captain and crew were great to talk to. Got some great crabs to eat.
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Derek H.
Noblesville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour in shore trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 18, 2021
Fun family day captain and crew were great.ย  Would recommend this for a great day of fishing
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Justin L.
Amissville, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour mid-morning trip. So much shrimp had to donate some.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 23, 2020
This was our second trip with Capt. Russel and first mate Mike, they again blew us away with customer service and experience....
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Amanda B.
Annapolis, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 7, 2020
Our first time shrimping! Ended up with much more than we imagined! 4 bushels! Our fingers are raw from getting poked while...
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