Captain
Michael Rosso

Member since September 2021 Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.

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Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.
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Old School Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(174 reviews)
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Wanchese
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Epic Year for Trout Continues
Epic Year for Trout Continues
Oct 22, 2024 Wanchese
Despite the nasty wind and seas the last couple weeks, we are still finding plenty of fish, including some stout Trout, fat Flounder, and ripping Redfish. These fish are ravenously feeding to pack on some pounds before Winter and the action has been fast and furious. Additionally, I have moved the Touch of Grey to Kitty Hawk Bay in Kill Devil Hills. This move has made the distance to the fish a great deal shorter giving the charters more time to fish. With most clients this new centralized launching location is less of a drive from their accommodations. And finally, the weather is becoming more stable and a good deal more favorable for fishing. Donโ€™t hesitate. Book a charter now and we can customize your trip exactly to your liking as we have moved to the touristโ€™s shoulder season and I am able to be more flexible when booking. If you are having apprehensions about the weather and conditions, donโ€™t. We can always cancel the trip and you will be refunded your deposit. Book now for some exciting fishing fun!
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Epic Year for Trout Continues
Epic Year for Trout Continues
Oct 22, 2024 Wanchese
Despite the nasty wind and seas the last couple weeks, we are still finding plenty of fish, including some stout Trout, fat Flounder, and ripping Redfish. These fish are ravenously feeding to pack on some pounds before Winter and the action has been fast and furious. Additionally, I have moved the Touch of Grey to Kitty Hawk Bay in Kill Devil Hills. This move has made the distance to the fish a great deal shorter giving the charters more time to fish. With most clients this new centralized launching location is less of a drive from their accommodations. And finally, the weather is becoming more stable and a good deal more favorable for fishing. Donโ€™t hesitate. Book a charter now and we can customize your trip exactly to your liking as we have moved to the touristโ€™s shoulder season and I am able to be more flexible when booking. If you are having apprehensions about the weather and conditions, donโ€™t. We can always cancel the trip and you will be refunded your deposit. Book now for some exciting fishing fun!
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Fall fishing season is hot!
Fall fishing season is hot!
Oct 20, 2024 Wanchese
Iโ€™ve had charters the last six of seven days from 10/19 until 10-25. The fish feeding and we have caught limits of Trout on tge majority of those days. Mixed in have been some flounder and some puppy drum. The trout have been the main culprits with all of them measuring from 16โ€™โ€™ to 23โ€™โ€™ and really stout.
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Fall Fishing is Getting Good!
Fall Fishing is Getting Good!
Oct 8, 2024 Wanchese
2024 has been epic for Speckled Trout and it is continuing this Autumn. These head shakers are moving around and feeding voraciously preparing for the Winter! Book a trip now to get in on this great fishing!
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Summertime Fish Feeding Frenzy
Summertime Fish Feeding Frenzy
Aug 5, 2024 Wanchese
Thereโ€™s more than just Speckled Trout biting back in the Sound waters of the Outer Banks. Red drum, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, and of course, a plethora of Flounder, are all joining the fray! We have been catching these species by both jigging and bottom fishing and putting plenty in the cooler for a fresh fish dinner! Book a trip now to make some family fishing memories.
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Incredible Trout Season
Incredible Trout Season
Jun 29, 2024 Wanchese
This season has had some of the best Speckled Trout bites that I have seen in 20 years. Solid fish being caught all over the sound all day long using all sorts of techniques. Book a trip and join in this epic season!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 174 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
Great try but the fish weren\u2019t biting.
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Scott S.
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Great Day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on July 5, 2024
Mike the captain was extremely knowledgeable, very patient and a great teacher . Learned a great deal and caught several speckled...
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Gregory S.
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Had a great trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 31, 2024
The wind was pretty strong when we went out but Captain Mike knew how to find us some calm spots to fish. Had a great time...
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RONALD N.
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Fishing done Right

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew on October 28, 2023
One of the best fishing trips I have been on, and I didnโ€™t even catch a fish! The Captain of this little boat Taught us a...
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Debbie T.
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Captain Michael is a Great Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on October 3, 2023
We had a great day in spite of the steady and occasionally strong NE winds. We caught a big drum and a couple of decent trout....
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Nathan T.
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike, August 2023

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 4 Crew on August 1, 2023
Captain Mike, thank you so much for the great fishing trip.ย  We all thoroughly enjoyed it.ย  You did an excellent job putting...
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