Best Birthday Trip

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What anglers say

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  Morgan Gartrell

  

  Arizona, US

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  Best Fishing Trip!

  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2026 • 4 adults

  We had such a great time fishing with Captain Joe! We did a half-day trip targeting Spanish mackerel, and it was everything we hoped for. Captain Joe was so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, and he made the whole trip enjoyable from start to finish. We caught a ton of fish, had plenty of laughs, and just had an overall awesome day out on the water. Captain Joe worked hard to make sure we were on the fish and that everyone had a great experience. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and it made the trip that much better. We would absolutely book with Captain Joe again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip!

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  Jonathan Brand

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Best charter I've ever done

  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults

  This was a trip for my dad's 70th birthday. After booking this, dad was worried about his bad back and the waves and almost didn't go. I talked to Captain Joe about this when we arrived and he was super accommodating the entire time, slowed down for large waves created by passing boats etc. Joe was a really cool guy as well. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone. We caught probably 35 fish. Had to start throwing them back because we didn't anticipate the quantity! Joe even filleted the fish for us and brought Ziploc bags to put them in!!! Brought my 11 year old nephew and Joe had a lot of patience with him and taught him how to reel in the fish in as he was his own nephew. This was an experience we will never forget and it was expertly handled due to the captain.

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  Response from Captain

  July 27, 2026

  THANKS JONATHAN, IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU GUYS OUT ON THE WATER .IM GLAD YOUR DAD DECIDED TO GO AND HAD A GOOD TIME . SEE U GUYS NEXT TIME

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  Hayden Dean

  

  Utah, US

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  Member since 2026

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  20+ Spanish Mackerel + 2 Sharks!!!

  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 4 adults

  My experience with Captain Joe was, quite frankly, unforgettable. This is my first time ever fishing from a boat in the Hampstead/Wilmington area, and I couldn't be happier with choosing Lever Drag Charters. Captain Joe was professional, kind, and kept what we wanted at the forefront of the experience. He knew we wanted to catch some big fish, and to finish off our seemingly easy yet enjoyable Spanish Mackerel derby, he very kindly shifted things for us so we could fish for sharks. It was a great way to end the morning! He answered all of our questions, provided guidance, and took care of things so we could just focus on having a great time. My brother from back home was visiting, so it was my best friend, my brother, and a hell of a memory. Seriously, great stuff. Couldn't recommend it enough! THanks Captain 🫡

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  Response from Captain

  July 6, 2026

  Thanks Hayden . It was a pleasure having you guys . See u next time. Capt Joe

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  Dennis Angst

  

  Maryland, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Outstanding trip with Captain Joe and Lever Drag Charters!

  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2026 • 4 adults

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain Joe runs a top-notch operation and took incredible care of us from the moment we stepped on board. He knows these waters inside and out and wasted no time putting us directly on the fish. We ended the day bringing home 21 Spanish Mackerel, and Captain Joe had them all expertly filleted and bagged up for us before we headed out. Great boat, great gear, and an even better captain. If you want a first-class fishing experience where you actually fill the cooler, book with Lever Drag and Captain Joe. We’ll definitely be back!

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  Response from Captain

  August 25, 2026

  THANKS FOR BOOKING WITH ME DENNIS . IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU GUYS ON BOARD. SEE U NEXT TIME

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  Langston Hines

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Best trip ever

  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults

  Captain Joe was very personable easy to hang out with and fish! with very knowledgeable along with just being an overall good person to be with. Me and my wife went out on the water for the first time to go saltwater fishing and before our trip he made sure that we were comfortable and understood what we were getting into. At the end of it all after a bunch of good conversation, we made a new friend and he even cleaned the fish for us. Not only cleaning the fish. He also taught us how to clean the fish. Really great guy definitely gonna go again.

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  Response from Captain

  May 10, 2026

  Thanks Langston. Glad u guys had a good time. . It was a pleasure having yall . See u next time . Capt Joe