Memories in the Making

Anglers' gallery (106)

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  Justin Hooker

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  All I wanted for our trip!

  2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids on June 19, 2026 • 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!

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  Response from Captain

  June 20, 2026

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

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  Carlton Crenshaw

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Kids Fishing Trip

  2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on June 15, 2026 • 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!

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  Response from Captain

  July 11, 2026

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

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  Kathleen Aldridge

  Repeat angler

  

  New Jersey, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  Blacktips biting

  2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on July 21, 2026 • 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.

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  Response from Captain

  July 21, 2026

  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

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  Kristin Slawinski

  

  Buffalo, NY, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Memories in the Making

  2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on August 22, 2026 • 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! 😊 ❤️🎣😃

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  Response from Captain

  August 27, 2026

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

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  Nicole Hagel

  

  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Afternoon of Fish!

  2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 3:00 PM on August 29, 2026 • 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!

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  Response from Captain

  August 30, 2026

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

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