Ben Morris
Captain

Ben Morris

Vilmington, Sjedinjene Države
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!

Charter

Rating

5.0
140 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Dobro iskustvo
100%
Prijatan kapetan
100%
Preporučite ovaj čarter
97%
Prikladno za decu
100%
Zadovoljni brodom
97%
Uhvate ribe

All reviews (140)

Showing 1 – 5 of 140 reviews
  • Robert Bacher
    Robert Bacher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Severna Karolina, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2025
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Odlično

    12 Hour Bottom Trip • 4 adults

    Naša ciljna vrsta bio je Grouper! Kapetan Ben i njegov prvi oficir Brody bili su veoma informativni i od velike pomoći. Pecao sam celog života i uhvatio neke zaista velike ribe, ali ovo je zaista potpuno novi nivo. Moji dečaci i ja smo se sjajno proveli i trebalo je neko vreme da sve to slegne, ali naučili smo tehniku od obojice. Ulovili smo grouper zaista dobrog uzrasta, sea bass i druge vrste koje smo smeli da zadržimo. Takođe smo ulovili mnogo riba koje nismo smeli da zadržimo zbog propisa. Uhvatio sam nekoliko ogromnih red snapper-a. Zbog onoga što smatram pogrešnom federalnom regulativom, nisam smeo da ih zadržim. Pružile su dobar otpor i bilo je zabavno loviti ih. Sve u svemu, ovo je bilo neverovatno ribolovno putovanje puno učenja, ulova i zabave. Toplo preporučujem izlet od 12 sati.

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    Reported catch:
    Red Grouper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Hogfish
    Gray Triggerfish
    +4
  • Alex Webb
    Alex Webb
    Repeat angler
    us
    Severna Karolina, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Rekao sam 5 zvezdica, 3 tinejdžera su ocenila kao "legendarno"

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    Imali smo izvanredan poludnevni ribolov sa kapetanom Benom, pravo petoznezdano iskustvo od pocetka do kraja. Bio je odlican sa mojom troje tinejdzerske dece koja nemaju puno iskustva u ribolovu. Nasao je vremena da ih uvede u tajne zanata, objasni stvari kada je trebalo i smejao se zajedno sa nama tokom celog izlaska. Nije bilo gubljenja vremena na pristaništu. Cim se vratio, ukrcali smo se i krenuli. Poceli smo dan trollingom, ali bez srece. Kapetan Ben je brzo promenio taktiku i doveo nas do odlicnog ribolova na dnu, sto je zaista uzbudilo decu i uvuklo ih u akciju. Kasnije smo se vratili trollingu i izvukli priličan broj bonita pre kraja dana. Na pristaništu nam je ocistio/filetirao/upakovao ulov. Moze se videti da kapetan Ben zaista uziva u svom poslu. Toplo ga preporucujem, a najbolji kompliment koji mogu da dam je sledeci: tokom 30-minutne voznje do pristaništa, deca su uglavnom igrala Clash Royale na telefonima. Tokom 30-minutne voznje kuci, pokusavala su da planiraju sledeci ribolov. Uzgred... izuzetno lep camac. Bio sam malo ljubomoran.

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  • Kevin Kozak
    Kevin Kozak
    us
    Merilend ILI Meriland, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Odlično iskustvo!

    6 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    Drugi put izlazim na ovaj čarter. Uvek dobra zabava. Brod je zaista udoban. Bili smo nas 4 i imali smo dovoljno prostora. Ulovili smo King Mackerel, Bonito i Sea Bass. Toplo preporučujem da rezervišete izlet.

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    Reported catch:
    Velika barakuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Seabass
    Gag Grouper
  • Larry Coole
    Larry Coole
    Repeat angler
    us
    Severna Karolina, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2019
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Sjajan dan na vodi

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Kapetan Ben je bio sjajan čovek i moj sin i ja smo uživali u vremenu provedenom na brodu sa njim. Mnogo se trudio da nam nađe ribu. Izvlačenje ribe u brod bio je naš izazov. Bilo je jako zabavno gledati kako barakuda napada špansku skušu. Kad bismo samo uspeli da izvučemo više nego što jesmo, ali to je već ribolov. Hvala na uspomenama, kapetane Ben. Vratićemo se.

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  • Devan Holder
    Devan Holder
    us
    Ohajo, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    najbolji izlet brodom

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    kapetan je bio super upućen i kul. ulovili smo gomilu riba i odlično se proveli. 100% bih ponovo rezervisao kod njega. ne bih izabrao nijednog drugog kapetana da nas izvede na more.

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    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel

Real catches shared by our community

  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Great day on the water
    Larry C.
    Larry C.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Super fishing!
    Natalie G.
    Natalie G.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Excellent
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    I said 5 star, 3 teenage kids rated it as “lit”
    Alex W.
    Alex W.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Great Captain, awesome time!
    Jeff C.
    Jeff C.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Amazing Trip!!!!!!!!
    Daniel W.
    Daniel W.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Unparalleled experience
    Alivia R.
    Alivia R.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    August fishing trip
    Bruce G.
    Bruce G.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    8 hr trip
    Dylan F.
    Dylan F.
  • Southern Run Fishing Charters
    Southern Run Fishing ChartersWilmington, NC
    Amazing Trip
    Drew P.
    Drew P.

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Možete očekivati solidan ulov plave i bele Marlin ribe, Sailfish-a, žutoperajne i plavoperajne tune. Trolovanje za skušu je zabavan način da provedete dan. U priobalju, dobar izbor Black i Red Drum vrsta.

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Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Grouper and Mahi Mahi, arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Bottom Fishing is still on fire!

jun 9, 2025 • Vilmington
While the trolling has been very slow for this time of year, the bottom fishing is more than making up for it. On our full day trips our clients are getting limits of Gag grouper, Scamp grouper and Red grouper along with triggerfish, vermillion snapper and many more. On our six and eight our trips we are catching some really nice gag grouper and a few king mackerel. Hopefully the bottom fishing keeps up and the trolling improves!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Grouper bite has been on fire!

maj 20, 2025 • Vilmington
The gag grouper fishing has been on fire! our clients have loved battling these hard fighting fish using live bait, these tasty fish can be reached on trips as short as our six hour until the season closes on the 26th of June. The picture above is of a 30 pounder one of our clients caught on a full day gulfstream trip
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Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a vibrant ocean backdrop.

Grouper Season 2025!

maj 1, 2025 • Vilmington
Grouper season is finally upon us! although we have a shortened gag grouper season from May 1 to June 26th, the rest of the grouper species (scamp, red, etc) are still open all year. The gag grouper is one you can catch on a six or eight hour charter instead of having to book a longer more expensive charter to reach the scamp and red grouper grounds. The limit is 2 gags per boat but our six hours have also been producing some king mackerel, big seabass and a few cobia. Book your trip today!
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Two anglers posing on the dock with a successful catch of various fish, including Snapper and Grouper, after a day of fishing.

Gulfstream Tuna

apr 19, 2025 • Vilmington
Our gulfstream trips are starting to produce good numbers of blackfin tuna as well as some nice fat triggerfish. The tuna action was fast and furious this morning and these guys were done by 9 o'clock!
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Fired up swordfish

feb 26, 2025 • Vilmington
Doesnt get much better than that! we were lucky to catch a jump on camera from about a 300 pound sword we caught for the first one on the new yellowfin. A good sign of things to come!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Winter time research

feb 25, 2025 • Vilmington
last week I took a good friend out during a rare weather window in February. Wanted to test out the new trolling motor as well as do some catch and release research on some of my grouper spots. Caught multiple gags over 30 pounds as well as some scamps, May 1st cant get here soon enough!
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