Captain

Russell Firth

Experience: 23 years

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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.

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Grandpa Charters

4.8 / 5

(53 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(53 reviews)

Recent reports

Wanchese • 40 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $770

Grandpa Charters – Shrimp & Crab

4.9 / 5

(86 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(86 reviews)

Wanchese • 40 ft • 6 persons

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

GOOD FRIENDS

Jun 11, 2025 Wanchese

Good friends and great fishing Tuesday morning

CATCHING

May 29, 2025 Wanchese

Good catches of fish amd crabs

We are excited

May 24, 2025 Wanchese

We are up and running. Fishing has been really good. The crabbing has also been amazing.

Good day on the water!

May 21, 2024 Wanchese

It was a great half day trip on the water keeping this crowd entertained! Fun group. Yall get on the books, looks like the fishing is gonna be good this summer!

Nice day on the soundside!

Jun 8, 2023 Wanchese

2022 Season has officially begun!!!!

May 4, 2022 Wanchese

Its official!! Our 2022 Season has begun! Huge thanks to the Huber family from South Dakota for being the first to join us this year! Yall were great! Couldn't asked for better weather, nice little catch of crabs on a 2 hour trip and bonus Dolphin visitors. Thanks to Salt Grit Ches for getting a pic of us heading out this morning. Give us call to get on the books, still plenty of availability this week and next **hidden content**.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 139 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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$Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!$

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Angler rating

5 stars		128
4 stars		7
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	93%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	93%

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Lori S.

Valencia, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

2 hour tour

VERIFIED 2 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2021

Lori S.

Valencia, PA

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2021

2 Hour Trip (PM)

Our first time trolling for shrimp and crab. So happy with the boat and having a covering during the heat of the day. The captain and mate were very accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Would highly recommend to others and plan to book again on our next trip to the Outer Banks. Would definitely do the 4 hour next time - 2 hours did not seem quite long enough.

Our first time trolling for shrimp and crab. So happy with the boat and having a covering during the heat of the day. The captain...

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Eric W.

Lake Shore, MD

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Shrimp for days. Bubba Gump experience

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2022

Eric W.

Lake Shore, MD

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2022

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Shrimp for days. Bubba Gump experience

VERIFIED

We got off the boat just shy of 100lbs of shrimp and half bushel of crabs. Kids and grandma had a good time. Cool to see all of the life you pull up from the bottom. Kids like feeding the birds

We got off the boat just shy of 100lbs of shrimp and half bushel of crabs. Kids and grandma had a good time. Cool to see all...

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Josh T.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

1/2 day trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on July 21, 2022

Josh T.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0 / 5

Jul 21, 2022

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)

1/2 day trip

VERIFIED

Captain, crew, and trip couldn’t have been any more perfect. We took 4 children and totaled about 40 fish in 1/2 day trip. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else! Thanks, Captain

Captain, crew, and trip couldn’t have been any more perfect. We took 4 children and totaled about 40 fish in 1/2 day trip....

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Larry D.

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Good Family Fun

VERIFIED 2 Hour Trip (PM) on June 15, 2022

Larry D.

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Jun 15, 2022

2 Hour Trip (PM)

Good Family Fun

VERIFIED

My son and I love fishing trips, but when my wife saw she could go and get crabs the whole family joined in. Great day on the water captain and first mate we’re great.

My son and I love fishing trips, but when my wife saw she could go and get crabs the whole family joined in. Great day on the...

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Russell Firth (The Captain)

Replied on June 16, 2022

Thanks Larry, we are so glad she joined us and enjoyed! Thanks for sharing the pics, hope to see yall next trip!

Russell Firth (The Captain)

Replied on June 16, 2022

Thanks Larry, we are so glad she joined us and enjoyed! Thanks for sharing the pics, hope to see yall next trip!

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Staci C.

Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Am fishing with Capt Russell

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Nearshore (6AM) on July 13, 2021

Staci C.

Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0 / 5

Jul 13, 2021

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (6AM)

Am fishing with Capt Russell

VERIFIED

We had a great morning with Capt Russell and Mike! We reeled in 23 Ribbon fish. They made sure everyone got turns reeling in fish and were easy to talk with during our downtime waiting for the fish. They made sure we got photos of our fish after we got back and told us about the fish cleaners on-site. GREAT EXPERIENCE!

We had a great morning with Capt Russell and Mike! We reeled in 23 Ribbon fish. They made sure everyone got turns reeling in...

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Captain
Russell Firth

Hey, I'm Captain Russell Firth

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Grandpa Charters

Grandpa Charters – Shrimp & Crab

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2 hour tour

2 hour tour

Shrimp for days. Bubba Gump experience

Shrimp for days. Bubba Gump experience

1/2 day trip

1/2 day trip

Good Family Fun

Good Family Fun

Am fishing with Capt Russell

Am fishing with Capt Russell

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