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.
Anglers Choice
196
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Hayden Express Charters

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (318)
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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
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Matthew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing out on the Hayden Express

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip (6 AM) on August 12, 2025
This is our second time out with Captain Ralph and his mate Mason. Very friendly and helpful. We were out on a 10hr trip and...
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Will A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Conditions Challenging

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30 AM) on July 9, 2025
Wind was strong and water temps were down due to tropical storm that passed by two days ago. But Capitan and Mate worked really...
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James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain and Mate worked hard yo make this a great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (6 AM) on October 21, 2025
caught lots of fish, crew made it enjoyable and relaxing
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Chris H.
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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Day with my kids was awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30 AM) on August 13, 2025
We had the best day. We caught our limit of 30 fish. Mason was amazing.ย  He helped us newbies figure out what to do. He had...
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Shawna F.
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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Albacore Kings

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 AM) on August 31, 2025
Although the water was super rough the captain and the mate made our day the best it could be!ย  13 albacore, blue fish, and...
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