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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(86 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (151)
July fishing trip
Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!
Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!
+148
Angler rating
128
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Mae A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on June 28, 2024
We arrived at location a little early.ย  Greeted warmly by staff at the ship store.ย  We left on time had great detailed instruction.ย ...
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Mark M.
Cheyenne, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 5, 2022
We thought we were going fishing but found out we were going shrimping.ย  Which was perfectly fine, since we had never done...
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Julie B.
Stafford, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (6AM) on July 6, 2022
We started off just outside the Oregon inlet.ย  After catching 1 blue fin and getting no other bites, we then moved to the...
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Jacob W.
Avon, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour 3/4 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on May 18, 2022
We had an excellent time on the Grandpa with captain Russell and first mate Mike..caught well over 30 fishโ€ฆwe had a group...
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Heather W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on July 7, 2021
It was a fun trip and Captain Mike and Russell were great!ย  They tried hard to find good fishing spots for us!ย  Unfortunately,...
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