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
(171 reviews)
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Wanchese
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $340

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Temps are Hot, So is Fishing
Temps are Hot, So is Fishing
Jun 19, 2025 Wanchese
Lots of fish and lots of fun and its not even officially Summer yet. We have been catching all sorts of fish, including trout, flounder, sea mullet, sheepโ€™s head, as well as black drum. We have had to stand out, fisherman catch citation Sheepshead this year already of 8 1/2 pounds and 9 pounds!
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Spring Fishing is Rolling
Spring Fishing is Rolling
May 7, 2025 Wanchese
Red Drum, Blues, Sheepshead and lots of Trout are being caught in what is turning out to be a tremendous spring here in the OBX! Fishing is great and improving every day!
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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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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Trip! Would recommend this Capt!!
Great Trip! Would recommend this Capt!!
Great Trip! Would recommend this Capt!!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brian Z.
Gibsonia, PA
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Half day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on June 29, 2023
My son and I had a great fishing trip. The fishing started slow but it quickly took off. It took us a little while to get the...
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DAVID B.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
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Half Day AM trip with Captain Mike 2 MAX 5/26/2022

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 26, 2022
We went out with Captain Mike yesterday morning and had a really good time! The trout were biting well to start with but cooled...
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Philip U.
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OBX Trout Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip/ 4 Hours/Party of 2 on June 13, 2024
We could not have had a better experience with Captain Mike.ย  We had so many bites and were able to net a few keepers.ย  We...
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Michael H.
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Only one fish but a great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 7, 2024
Captain Michael tried to pull out all the tricks.ย  Conditions were windy but his effort was outstanding.ย  I am not an experienced...
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Kolja H.
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Awesome day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Winter 2 person max 12:00 on March 31, 2024
Captain Mike is very knowledgeable about the area and a long time local which helped tremendously to find the fish even though...
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