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
(196 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (318)
highly recommend
Captain and Mate worked hard yo make this a great trip
Captain and Mate worked hard yo make this a great trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Walter M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A great day with great captain and mate

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip (6 AM) on August 28, 2025
Captains Ralph was a fine gentleman and very accommodating to our needs. Mason a great mate. Mason was passionate for his work...
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Nick B.
Excellent
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Very Succesful Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on October 7, 2025
Captain Ralph put us on the fish all day and his mate worked his but off all day to keep lines in the water. Altogether we...
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Rodney B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 AM) on October 3, 2025
Due to the high winds we werent able to go into the ocean but thankfully Captain Ralph let us fish the sound which tirned into...
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day โ€“ Offshore (5 AM) on September 19, 2025
The crew was great with showing us the ropes and what to look out for. The first mate assisted whenever needed and was working...
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Andrew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We ripped some lips ๐Ÿคฃ

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (12:30 PM) on July 29, 2025
Captain Ralph and Mason his wiry, high energy, animated task master first mate got us into a school of mahi and we also took...
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