We’ve had the pleasure of fishing with Captain Jacob multiple times around Swansboro and the White River, and every trip has been exceptional. What truly sets him apart is his mastery of live bait. He showed up with hundreds of LIVE SHRIMP — the best bait in the ocean — and we caught fish when no one else could. That kind of preparation makes all the difference. If you’ve ever bought live shrimp, you know it would cost more to buy the shrimp than pay for the charter.

Jacob knows these waters like the back of his hand — from hidden ledges and oyster bars to deep holes that hold the big ones. Whether you’re targeting a specific species or navigating regulations, Jacob always has a plan.

Jacob is fantastic with both adults and kids, whether you’re a seasoned angler or a total beginner. He teaches, laughs, and celebrates every catch like a true pro. If you’re looking for a charter captain who combines deep local knowledge with a passion for fishing and people, Captain Jacob is your guy.

I can’t say enough good things about Jacob! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also super friendly and made the entire trip enjoyable and relaxed.

The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable — perfect for both seasoned anglers and first-timers. We started out kinda slow but we ended up catching way more than we expected, everyone on the boat caught multiple!

Jacob made sure everyone was involved and having fun, offering help and tips without being overbearing. He clearly knew the best spots and how to read the water.

If you’re looking for a professional, fun, and rewarding fishing trip, this is the charter to book. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town. Highly recommend!

Jacob did a great job with us fishing newbies.  He was very patient and he kept our 5 lines baited and was a spot on caster.  In his spare time, he put out his own larger lines in search of shark.  We had the experience of seeing a stingray and black tip shark reeled in.  Captain Jacob was great with our younger 10 & 12 year olds. He knew all the areas around the White Oak River and in the sound to find the fish.  Caught a lot of flounder we had to release, and lost some red drums who outsmarted us newbies. Still ended up with about 5 lbs of fillets that Jacob cut up for us. It was a great family experience — would do it again.

Jacob is excellent! Right off he put us on the fish. It was a great day spent with him. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent captain. We caught some nice sized redfish and lots of sea trout and a flounder. Unfortunately we couldn’t keep the trout or flounder. I will definitely be booking with him again in the future!!

There were 5 of us on the trip, including an 8 year old and a 10 year old. Jacob did a great job keeping their lines baited, netting the fish, and overall making this a fun trip for everyone on board. We even spotted some dolphins at the end of the trip and he stopped so pictures and videos could be taken of them. We caught fish, kept a couple and they were filleted for us as at the end of the trip. Taking my family and grandkids out on this trip was a perfect birthday present for me !