Captain
Ralph Craddock

Member since July 2022 Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Ralph and his crew are native to the Outer Banks. Along with his mate, Igg, he's been fishing the waters in and around Wanchese his entire life and they have been charter fishing together for 15 years. They promise to do their best to put you on the fish all the while making sure you enjoy your trip.

Hey, I'm Captain Ralph Craddock

Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Ralph and his crew are native to the Outer Banks. Along with his mate, Igg, he's been fishing the waters in and around Wanchese his entire life and they have been charter fishing together for 15 years. They promise to do their best to put you on the fish all the while making sure you enjoy your trip.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(169 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 9 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Donna L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Near Shore Trip Ever

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (12:30 PM) on July 20, 2025
We fish every year in OBX and this was the best trip weโ€™ve ever had. We caught lots of large red drum (including just short...
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Duane S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Hayden Express Awesome!!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Extended Full Day Trip (6 AM) on July 12, 2025
Captain Ralph and his First Mate Mason made our vacation!!! Due to bad weather, we had to reschedule to another day and Captain...
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Zachariah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top Tier Charter Experience with True Professionals

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (12:30 PM) on July 3, 2025
We went out with Hayden Express Charters on Thursday, July 3rd for a six-hour inshore trip from 12:30 to 6:30 PM, and it was...
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Samantha W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful July trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (10:30 AM) on July 11, 2025
We had a great experience fishing with Ralph and Mason! They were both super friendly and knowledgeable! We took our 3 kids...
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Steven B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (6 AM) on October 8, 2024
Booked with captain ralph this year as we come down every other year for a family trip, this was hands down a better experience...
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