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Bernard Micalzzi
Bernard Micalzzi
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2024
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4 trips
5.0
Verified

What a great Day with a Great Captain

5 Hour Afternoon Off-Shore Trip6 adults

Captain Mike was professional, well equipped and had a lot of local knowledge of his fishery. We started by getting some live bait to fish with, always a plus. He found the bait fast. We headed out and we hooked up with some large fish within less than 30 min. We landed 7 big Kings in less than 2 hrs and we saw some birds working. We headed over to the birds and it was little tunas busting all over. We threw everything at these little tuna for 2 hours minus the kitchen sink, they were just moving fast and not hitting anything we threw at them. We had non stop action and the Captain used many different types of lures, live baits and techniques. The other Captains were on the radio and were not catching any fish because they didnt have any live bait. We headed over to share our bait later on. Captain Mike was a solid guy and great Captain/fisherman. We had previously booked with another Captain and looked like he wanted to take us for a boat ride vs fishing. Our family are avid fishermen and women. We were a party of 6 and the other Captain was a little put off by my question son how and what we were going to for. He was honest and at least told us look my charter is not for you. Finding Captain Mike was a blessing his boat altos accommodated 6 adults comfortably and he did bring 2 bean bag chairs for our added comfort. Just an all around great experience and we ate our catch right at the restaurant at the dock after he filleted the fish. Looking forward to booking with Captain Mike again!

Reported Catch
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain

Thank you for sharing the day with me. It was a great day and I look forward to fishing with you guys again soon. Like you said ask questions and make sure you are getting the trip you are looking for

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  • Luis Kurihara
    Luis Kurihara
    br
    São Paulo, Brazil
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    Member since 2025

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on June 26, 2026
    The captain canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Luke Xiong
    Luke Xiong
    us
    Wisconsin, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome experience

    4 Hour Trip – Shark/Nearshore • 3 adults

    We booked a full day offshore trip a few months in advance to secure a date for our vacation. As we were getting closer to our trip date, mother nature decided to increase the wind speed, making offshore too dangerous. They helped us figure out a new date for our trip and moved us to a different day without any issues. The forecast looked decent until the day before our rescheduled trip where we had to switch plans from a full day offshore to a 4 hour nearshore shark fishing trip. They did everything they could to get us out on the water. Communication before the trip was top tier. Captain Jake took us out for the morning and we only caught one shark on our trip but we also got to see a rocket launch from the nearby space station and even saw a couple pods of dolphin swimming nearby. Captain Jake not only knowledgable on fishing but also on the other things that go on in the area. I highly recommend Flight Risk for your fishing needs. You will have an amazing time!

  • Krystle Merry
    Krystle Merry
    us
    Arkansas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Nicest Captain ever!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark/Nearshore • 6 adults • 2 children

    Such a wonderful experience for my family of 6 on a short 4 hour trip. Caught barracudas, mackerel, and shark within just a few hours. Captain Michael knew exactly where to go! Fish were cleaned, agged, and ready for cooking! Just be sure to head to the restroom before you head out but other than that, would definitely go again!

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Brandi Kastner
    Brandi Kastner
    us
    Louisiana, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    We had such a great time!!

    4 hour afternoon Shark Fishing trip • 4 adults

    My son wanted to catch sharks and boy did we. From the first minute, he reeled one in. Catain Jake was amazing! Calm, friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a great guy! He did everythung so we would have a successful day. We caught about 20 sharks including black tip sharks and a nurse shark weighing approximately 250-300 pounds. We also caught a 30 pound king mackerel. Some of these sharks put up a pretty good fight which made for an even better experience. We would definitely recommend Captain Jake for your fishing adventures!

    Reported Catch
    Nurse Shark
    Tarpon
  • Law Burns
    Law Burns
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Lifetime memory!

    5 Hour Off-Shore fishing trip • 2 adults

    We booked with Flight Risk and received immediate response from Capt. Mike. He and Capt. Jake took the time to understand what our expectations and target species were. They watched the weather and wave forecasts and communicated updates often. The night before our charter, they even reached out to recommend showing up an hour later as the waves were supposed to die down significantly. We showed up at the new time the next morning and proceeded out of Port and headed south along the beach looking for bait. In about 12-15 minutes of searching and exactly 2 casts from the 12’ cast net, Capt. Jake had a livewell full of herring. We then headed out to our location to start trolling. There were multiple boats in the area, but it never felt crowded, and Capt. Jake kept a watchful eye on the boats and an ear on the radio for reports of catches. It wasn’t long before we had 3 smaller 8-10lb king mackerel in the boat. This was followed by 2 blackfin tuna. We also lost a couple of larger fish in that time. The bite was a little slow, but we were in no hurry. This allowed us to rotate who was fishing and who was resting and fueling up on snacks. As the day went on, we heard the radio call of weed lines. We brought lines in and were underway towards the new area. The weed lines we found were surprisingly quiet at first, but then we came upon some floating items in the drift. The winner winner was a floating wood pallet that we could see holding some decent fish. After multiple attempts with multiple baits, Capt. Jake was able to figure out what was needed to land 2 very nice-sized triple tails. Not long after the excitement of those last 2 fish, Capt. Jake announced we had 10-15 minutes left in the charter. My wife replaced her bait with a fresh herring as I was watching the only other line out at the time, which was on a down rigger set around 35’. Sure enough, with just minutes left in the charter, something hit. In a near frenzy, I offered my wife the rod…after all, it was HER birthday and her turn at the next catch. She had her fresh bait and politely declined…kinda…and I kept the rod. I applied pressure to the pole and was immediately met with a tail walk followed by a jump. Capt. Jake immediately stopped stowing items for the trip home and manned the helm. The fish on the end of the line put on the most amazing show. After 25 minutes of more than a dozen jumps and tailwalks, we finally were able to bring this amazing creature onboard. Capt. Jake quickly and calmly brought the fish on board, removed the hooks, helped us position for a once-in-a-lifetime picture, and then quickly and carefully placed the fish back in the water. He slowly guided the boat while I leaned over the side and held onto the fish. Allowing it to gain some strength back. After a few minutes, it had enough strength to start swimming on its own, and I gave a final push away from the boat. We all watched as it slowly made its way back into the depths. After some cheers and high fives all around, we all took our places and headed towards the sunset and home. More than 1 of us couldn’t get the permanent grin off our faces. Thank you, Capt. Jake, for the amazing day and Capt. Mike and Flight Risk Fishing Charters for making my wife’s birthday such a great memory.

    Reported Catch
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Response from Captain

    we are gkad you had a hreat trip. Capt jake dose his best to make it a great day on the water. thank you again for choosing Flight Risk Fishing and hope to see you again.