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Allen Jernigan
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Allen Jernigan

North Topsail Beach, United States
25+ reviews
I have been fishing the coastal waters of NC both recreationally and commercially my entire life. I now run lite tackle inshore guided trips and am based out of the Topsail Area targeting redfish and speckled trout with artificial lures. Trips are also available on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. I also compete on the redfish tournament trails from here to Louisiana and have many wins and top finishes under my belt. Breadman Ventures Guide Service has also been featured in a multitude of publications both regional and nationally over the years. Articles ranging anywhere from targeting trophy speckled trout to flounder gigging.

Charters

Rating

4.9
28 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (28)

Showing 1 – 5 of 28 reviews
  • Colin Fulgenzi
    Colin Fulgenzi
    us
    Kansas, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Guide Hands Down

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    It’s hard to say what the best part was… maybe the fish we caught maybe the jokes Allen told maybe it was the weather or maybe it was how Allen showed up for church the next day to listen to me and my buddy play for the first time on Easter Sunday! I will definitely be coming back time and time again to bring my family and friends and catch more fish Seriously this guy knows what he’s doing and can get the fish to bite even on the slow days. Did I mention he has a nice sound system on the boat?

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Black Drum
    Response from Captain

    thank you sir! looking forward to next time.

  • John Akins
    John Akins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. was great.

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    He knew where the fish were at and what bait to throw at them. He was extremely patient with my wife who is not a avid angler but is starting to take up the sport. The boat was in great working order with plenty of room for everyone. Can't wait to go back out with him possibly this winter.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
  • Dustin Harris
    Dustin Harris
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Had a great time

    Afternoon half day trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    The fishing started slow, but the Captain refused to give up until he got us on some fish. I'm happy just being on the water with a line in, but my kids want to catch fish and he made sure they did that.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys!

  • Sean Hall
    Sean Hall
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Sean!

  • Todd Sesco
    Todd Sesco
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys! Backseat will be back together as soon as cushion gets back from upholstery shop and new brackets get in.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    July fishing trip
    Todd S.
    Todd S.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Had a great time
    Dustin H.
    Dustin H.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Best Guide Hands Down
    Colin F.
    Colin F.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Capt. was great.
    John A.
    John A.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Solid charter
    Matt G.
    Matt G.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    May fishing trip
    Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Had Fun and Caught Fish
    Josh M.
    Josh M.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    We Caught fish!
    Shawn Y.
    Shawn Y.
  • Breadman Ventures Guide Service
    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNew Bern, NC
    Fishing with Allen
    Bill O.
    Bill O.
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    Breadman Ventures Guide ServiceNorth Topsail Beach, NC
    Half day with Captain Allen
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    Tom L.

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Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Extreme hot weather and Extreme hot fish

Jun 27, 2025 • North Topsail Beach
Its been a busy week and we have seen the hottest temps of the year so far. The fish didn't mid at all. We had several days this week of 20+ redfish and black drum landed. We are sightfishing large schools of redfish with topwater plugs and spoons. For the black drum fresh NC shrimp is the ticket.
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An angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a coastal environment.

Redfish smackdown

Jun 13, 2025 • North Topsail Beach
Its been a lot of fun over the last week! Our redfish are coming on topwater plugs, soft plastics and spoons. Black drum on cut shrimp.
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including striped bass and redfish, on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.

The skinny water is on fire!

May 11, 2025 • North Topsail Beach
We've had 7 or 8" of much needed rain the past few days but headed into the weather it was just as good as it gets. We had a prefrontal bite and really whacked the redfish on topwater plugs and gold spoons. My clients got to witness their first redfish tailing and floating.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish after a successful fishing trip, showcasing the vibrant colors and details of the catch.

Summertime bite is in full swing

May 2, 2025 • North Topsail Beach
May is here and the fish have moved into their normal summertime patterns. The redfish are roaming in large schools and we are catching them on topwater plugs, soft plastics and spoons. It's only going to continue to get better.
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