Alfie Griffin
Alfie Griffin
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified

“Awesome trip “

Full Day Intermediate (8 Hours)3 adults1 child

Had lots of fun catching different spices of fish. A great time with the family.

Response from Captain

It really was a true pleasure fishing with your family today. Enjoyed our conversations too. You all were a fun group, and hope to fish with you again the next time you are visiting the OBX!

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Current
Instigator Sportfishing
4.9
(44)
33 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+5
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $750

Rating

4.9
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 93%
    Recommended
  • 98%
    Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Showing 15 of 44 reviews
  • Willa Dvorchak
    Willa Dvorchak
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    If you want fish go with Captain George!

    3/4 Day Intermediate Trip (6 hr)3 adults

    Ridiculous!!! We caught too many fish!! Hahaaa best time ever! 40+ Spanish Mackerel 6 bluefish! Spot on the moment we got on board. Captain George knows exactly where to go and first mate Will was on top of the lines all day. I had booked a more expensive intermediate charter and when I got there Captain George knew there weren’t any fish out there and offered a less expensive inshore charter. He’s a true gem, saves you money AND gets you on fish! Couldn’t ask for anything better!!! 50lbs of fish at weigh in for a 6hr charter :)

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for trusting us with your fishing experience! You all were a great group and a lot of fun! We had some crazy weather this week, and you never know how it will affect fishing, but it turned out terrific. So glad you had fun with us, and we look forward to fishing with you again and again!

  • Erica Oliver
    Erica Oliver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM)6 adults1 child

    this was an amazing trip! the moment the lines went in it started off strong with Albacore being caught then the mackeral wouldnt stop and then ended with catching several more albacore. our 4hr trip ended up only being 3hrs but thats only bc I had two kiddos who couldnt hang any longer but by that time we caught our limit anyways! I’d def recommend this trip!!

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Response from Captain

    So glad your family had a good time this morning! Y’all definitely had a fantastic haul. We hope the kids made some fun memories and will want to try their hand at it again one day. Look us up the next time you are in town!

  • Jeremy Watson
    Jeremy Watson
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (Mid- Day)4 adults

    The four hour trip was a good choice for the group. Everyone caught fish. Our group only had one person that has ever been deep sea fishing. I wasn’t sure if they could reel the bigger fish in. We did catch some small sharks that was big enough. The Captain and 1st mate were excellent. If your looking to book a family fishing trip that everyone can reel in fish the 4 hour trip is perfect. I enjoyed the boat so much Im going to book a longer trip in the spring for tuna.

    Reported Catch
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Hi Jeremy, we’re so glad that you all had a great time on your charter! This is a perfect trip because everyone gets a chance to reel in some fish, but without having to go all day offshore.  We had a good time with your group, and hope to fish with you again in the near future! 

  • Rebecca Griffee
    Rebecca Griffee
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Kids had a blast!

    6 Hour Nearshore (AM)5 adults2 children

    We had a great 6 hr near shore trip! The mate Will was awesome with our kids (5yr and 7yr) and seemed to have as much fun as they did. Captain George let the kids go sit up top with him while we were trolling and they loved that. We caught a lot of fish and then the guys even switched up the gear to try for a shark after my son asked and we managed to get one right in time before heading in! We also loved getting to see Bodie Lighthouse and some pretty views while out on the boat.

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    This is what it is all about. We are so happy that the kids had such a great time. It is our goal to help create fun memories, and hopefully future fishing enthusiasts! It was our pleasure to charter with your family, and look forward to doing it again the next time you visit the OBX!

  • Sean Early
    Sean Early
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    These guys are legit

    6 Hour Nearshore (AM)6 adults2 children

    With the minimal margin in review variances, I looked at the photos from this crews past recent trips and went off the smiles and fish in the photos. These guys know what they are doing and put us on fish right away. They were fantastic with the kids and the trip was excellent. We will be back again to charter our next off-shore trip with them.

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Dogfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Sean for sharing your fishing experience with us! We truly try our best to provide our groups with a fun, memorable time. We take the trust our customers are giving us very seriously. When we hear the kids enjoyed it we know we did our job right! We look forward to fishing with you all again!