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Hank Heermann
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Hank Heermann

Manteo, United States
50+ reviews
I have to credit my dad for helping me discover my love for fishing at a very young age. My dad would take me to the beach and we would seine for glass minnows when I was barely old enough to wade into the surf. Fast forward to my teenage years and it was my dad who introduced me to the Outer Banks. My first offshore fishing trip was with Rom Whitaker during his first year as a captain at Hatteras Harbor. He made a big impression on me and encouraged me to take my own small boat out to the Gulf Stream, that's how I got started.

Charter

Rating

4.9
76 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (76)

Showing 1 – 5 of 76 reviews
  • Jeffrey Singer
    Jeffrey Singer
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great family experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Captain was on time, communicated well, gave us tips while fishing. All gear was well maintained and functioning. Was a great family experience for our group of 4. Would recommend and will be booking again when we return next year.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review, Jeffrey. I really enjoyed fishing with you and your family and I look forward to when we can do it again!

  • Matt Rowland
    Matt Rowland
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Hank is awesome. He knows the right spots and helped our kids enjoy their first boat fishing trip. Though we didn't catch any keepers we enjoyed the trip and also saw a wonderful dolphin display around the boat.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Matt, I appreciate your review. I really enjoyed spending the morning with you and your family. Riley and Jackson stayed engaged the entire trip - such great kids. I hope you'll come back and fish with me again next time you come down even if it's on that Boston Whaler : )

  • Cris Hart
    Cris Hart
    us
    West Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    Fishing was slow but Captain Hank did everything possible to catch fish!!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Cris, I appreciate your review. Sometimes the fishing is slow and it’s very frustrating but you guys were great. The whole trip. Hunter and Hannah were extremely patient. I hope you’ll keep me in mind when you come back and hopefully conditions will be better.  Go Mountaineers!!

  • William Mcconnell
    William Mcconnell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 3 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Will - I appreciate your review and you guys treating me fairly, you are a class act. What a mix bag of fish. I just wish it included a few bullies. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here. I sure enjoyed spending time with you, Jim and Liam. I look forward to watching Liam playing basketball in college! 

  • Bob Kinsey
    Bob Kinsey
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Bob - I appreciate the review!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Great trip
    Joseph H.
    Joseph H.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    The Spanish Dance
    Keith C.
    Keith C.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Great captain
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Great trip!
    Jeffrey S.
    Jeffrey S.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    What a great day!
    Cindy B.
    Cindy B.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
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    Half Day morning Trip
    Marcus P.
    Marcus P.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Captain Hank is the best!
    Katie K.
    Katie K.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Great experience
    Becky L.
    Becky L.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Afternoon trip
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
  • Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
    Flying Fish Charters OBX – ManteoManteo, NC
    Had a blast
    Dwayne D.
    Dwayne D.

What's biting with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo in Manteo

Huge 'Smoker' Kingfish tear around the nearshore structure, while Bull Red Drum patrol the sounds. This is your last chance to battle Billfish before they head south, so save some time for offshore fishing.

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