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Justin Hooker
Justin Hooker
us
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

All I wanted for our trip!

2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids4 adults1 child

Captain Ren was amazing. He specifically asked what we were looking to get out of it and delivered! We just wanted to fish, which was my birthday wish. We all fished when young with other adults, and Captain Ren was the perfect guide for our level of experience. We caught a ton of fish and even some not so common ones for the spot we were at! He was pleasant, and took his time. We didn’t feel rushed at all. My son loved it, though he lost interest within 30 mins and took over as “co-captain” telling us how to do it and observing. Captain Ren took pictures for us, and was so kind as well as patient. He even spotted dolphins for us and let us watch for several minutes. We would definitely book again!

Reported Catch
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Justin! Hope to have your family aboard again in the future!

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Kids Fishing 101
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21 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+9
1 hour trip • 6 persons
US $200

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  • Justin Hooker
    Justin Hooker
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    All I wanted for our trip!

    2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ren was amazing. He specifically asked what we were looking to get out of it and delivered! We just wanted to fish, which was my birthday wish. We all fished when young with other adults, and Captain Ren was the perfect guide for our level of experience. We caught a ton of fish and even some not so common ones for the spot we were at! He was pleasant, and took his time. We didn’t feel rushed at all. My son loved it, though he lost interest within 30 mins and took over as “co-captain” telling us how to do it and observing. Captain Ren took pictures for us, and was so kind as well as patient. He even spotted dolphins for us and let us watch for several minutes. We would definitely book again!

    Reported Catch
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Justin! Hope to have your family aboard again in the future!

  • Kristin Slawinski
    Kristin Slawinski
    us
    Buffalo, NY, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Memories in the Making

    2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM • 6 adults • 3 children

    Had a fun and exciting fishing trip out on the ocean with Captain Rennie and 1st mate Camille. When the water became too choppy for two of the adults, with severe motion sickness, he kindly turned around and brought us to calmer waterways. The 3 kids caught a variety of fish and loved the thrill of riding the waves. Even though it rained, toward the end, we didn't ruin our fun! 😊 ❤️🎣😃

    Reported Catch
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Kristen. Hope to see you guys again next year!

  • Carlton Crenshaw
    Carlton Crenshaw
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Kids Fishing Trip

    2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Rene and Camille were great with our boys ages (4) and (7). Both of them are great with encouraging the kids to keep trying and how to reel and catch fish. They understood exactly our intent was not to catch the biggest fish, but to give the boys a great experience fishing. Our boys are still talking about our youngest catching 9 fish and our oldest catching a big sea bass. We would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to get out with small kids!

    Reported Catch
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Carlton! Hope to see you guys again in the future!

  • Kathleen Aldridge
    Kathleen Aldridge
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Blacktips biting

    2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM • 6 adults

    This was our second trip with Captan Rennie and we didn’t think he could top our trip from last year when we caught a 7 LB black drum. We didn’t catch any BIG fish this time around, but the trip did not disappoint. We got to see lots of dolphin, a mantatee, caught lots of small fish, even a few sharks and a sting ray. Highly recommend his tour if your family is looking for something fun to do while in Carolina Beach.

    Response from Captain

    Kathleen thank you for the review. What an amazing 2 hrs on the water! Even the strong winds keeping us off the ocean couldn't hold you guys back. Seeing that manatee come right beside the boat was something no other charter has experienced in my 20 years of chartering! Another first was seeing that huge southern stingray you caught give live birth on my boat!....so cool! Seeing dolphins twice was a bonus as well. Also, watching your kids exucute our plan of catching croaker to use for shark bait was awesome. Nice work releasing the 2 big black tip sharks you guys caught.. they gave you guys a heck of a fight! Hope to see you again next year...you guys bring good luck! Tight lines, Capt Rennie and Camille

  • Nicole Hagel
    Nicole Hagel
    us
    Minnesota, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Afternoon of Fish!

    2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 3:00 PM • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ren was great! He was patient with my kids who are not experienced at all. Taught them the tricks to catching fish and we almost caught a shark, but it got away! Great experience, highly recommend!

    Reported Catch
    Grunt
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Nicole! It was a great afternoon!