Captain
Derek Nelson

Member since December 2022 Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53’ Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men’s Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

Hey, I'm Captain Derek Nelson

Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53’ Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men’s Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!
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Back Nโ€™ Black

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(71 reviews)
Wanchese
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a great day!
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brad M.
Mount Sidney, VA
Excellent
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Am Half Day inshore on July 10, 2023
Had a great time fishing with Captain Derek and crew. They put us on fish and we had a lot of fun! Look forward to booking...
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Madison A.
Creedmoor, North Carolina
Excellent
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Offshore fishing

Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 15, 2023
Derek is awesome!ย  The boat is a fish machine and Derek is well knowledgeable in the area and fisheries of the OBX.ย  Highly...
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Daniel M.
New Tazewell, TN
Excellent
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8 hour near shore.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 25, 2023
Although we had no luck with the catch we sought after, Captain Derek and Jonathan put us on some ribbon fish and we slayed...
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Ken B.
Excellent
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Will put you on the fish.

VERIFIED   Am Half Day inshore on July 24, 2023
Captain Derek and mate Jonathan were absolutely fantastic! Theyโ€™ll put you on the fish, and ensure you have a great time.
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Gary D.
Elkton, MD
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12 hr trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 17, 2023
These guys no how to fish for sure best I have been with yet and the best part is my son is 8 and he got his first bill fish
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