5.0(3 Reviews)6 Hour Offshore Trip from Snead's Ferry
5.0(3 reviews)
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Six-hour offshore fishing trip targeting multiple tuna speciesCaptain Drew guides trips from Snead's Ferry near Surf CityTrolling and jigging techniques used at reefs and shipwrecks
Looking for some serious offshore action? Captain Drew's 6-hour fishing charter out of Snead's Ferry puts you right in the thick of North Carolina's best blue water fishing. Just a quick drive from Surf City, you'll be heading out to waters where the big boys live - we're talking tuna, mahi, sailfish, and everything in between. This isn't your typical inshore trip; we're going where the water's deep and the fish fight hard. With room for up to 6 anglers, it's perfect for family trips or getting the crew together for some world-class offshore fishing.
Captain Drew knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's got the skills to put you on fish whether they're cruising the surface or holding tight to structure. This 3/4 day adventure starts early - we're talking first light departure to make the most of your time on the water. The boat's equipped with everything you need, from top-shelf tackle to the electronics that'll help us find the bite. You'll spend your day working everything from the continental shelf to inshore ledges, hitting spots that consistently produce fish. Don't worry about bringing anything but your enthusiasm and some snacks - all the gear, bait, and fishing licenses are covered. Just be ready to get your hands dirty and maybe a little salt spray on your face.
Captain Drew switches up his approach based on what the fish are doing and where they're biting. Some days we'll be trolling spreads of ballyhoo and cedar plugs, covering water to find those hungry pelagics cruising the blue water. Other trips, we're dropping jigs and cut bait on the bottom, working the hard structure, reefs, and wrecks where the grouper and sea bass like to hang out. The trolling game is all about reading the water - looking for temperature breaks, weed lines, and bird activity that screams fish. When we're jigging, it's a different beast entirely. You're feeling the bottom, working that bait right in their face, and when something grabs it, you know it immediately. Captain Drew's got the local knowledge to put you on the right technique at the right time, whether that's live bait fishing around structure or high-speed trolling for tuna.
King Mackerel are the bread and butter of these offshore waters, and for good reason. These silver bullets can stretch over 40 inches and put up a fight that'll test your drag system. Kings love to cruise the edges where blue water meets green, and they're suckers for a well-presented live bait or slow-trolled dead bait. Spring through fall is prime time, but summer brings the biggest fish. When a king hits, you'll know it - they make screaming runs that'll have your reel singing. What makes them special is their unpredictability; one minute you're fighting a bulldogging fish, the next it's jumping clear out of the water trying to throw the hook.
Mahi Mahi, or dolphinfish as the locals call them, are pure gold when you find them. These gorgeous fish with their electric colors are usually traveling in schools, so when you hook one, get ready for multiple hookups. Mahi love floating debris, weed lines, and anywhere small baitfish are getting pushed around. They're incredibly aggressive and will hit everything from trolled baits to jigs. The best action typically happens during the warmer months when they move inshore following the Gulf Stream. A good mahi will go 15-30 pounds, and they're some of the best eating fish in the ocean. Plus, watching them light up in those brilliant blues and greens when they're fighting is something every angler needs to see.
Sea Bass might not be the flashiest fish, but they're reliable producers and excellent table fare. These bottom dwellers love structure - reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom areas where they can ambush prey. They're not big fighters, but they make up for it in numbers and taste. Sea bass season runs most of the year with some regulatory breaks, and they're perfect for filling the cooler when the bigger pelagics aren't cooperating. You'll find them in 60-200 feet of water, and they'll hit everything from cut bait to small jigs. They're also great confidence builders for newer anglers since they're usually eager to bite.
Gag Grouper are the heavyweights of the bottom fishing game around here. These bruisers can push 30+ pounds and they know how to use every bit of that weight and the structure they live around. Gags are ambush predators that sit tight to reefs and wrecks, waiting for something tasty to swim by. When you hook a good gag, the fight starts immediately - they'll try to get back to their hole and break you off on the rocks. The key is heavy tackle and not giving them an inch. Grouper season has specific dates, but when they're open, they're some of the most sought-after fish out there. Their white, flaky meat is restaurant quality, and catching one always feels like a victory.
This 6-hour offshore adventure with Captain Drew delivers exactly what serious anglers are looking for - access to prime fishing grounds with a captain who knows how to find and catch fish. Whether you're after that trophy king mackerel, a cooler full of mahi, or some quality bottom fish for dinner, these waters consistently deliver. The combination of Captain Drew's local expertise, quality equipment, and prime fishing locations makes this a customer favorite for good reason. Don't wait around - the best fishing days book up fast, especially during peak season. Give Atlantic Blue Charters a call and get your crew locked in for some top-rated offshore fishing action out of Snead's Ferry.
Get ready to fish the offshore waters around Snead's Ferry aboard this top-tier 34' Caymas! This boat stands apart from everything else in the Sneads Ferry and Topsail area - it's the only one equipped with a Seakeeper 2 stabilization system that keeps you comfortable even when the seas get rough. You'll hardly feel the waves as you cruise out to the fishing grounds. Captain Drew has this rig dialed in for serious offshore action. The spacious deck gives your group of up to 6 anglers plenty of room to fight fish, whether you're trolling for sailfish, mahi, and tuna or dropping jigs on wrecks and reefs for bottom species. The fish finder will help locate schools, while the radar and GPS keep you on the productive spots. Between the action, you can grab cold drinks from the icebox, use the onboard head and shower, and stay connected with the multimedia system. The wireless trolling motor lets the captain position the boat quietly over structure without spooking fish. With VHF radio for safety and communication, you're set for a full day of offshore fishing in comfort and style.
Mycteroperca MicrolepisGag grouper are the bulldogs of the reef, averaging 20-25 inches but capable of reaching 50+ pounds on deeper offshore structure. We find them around hard bottom, ledges, and shipwrecks in 80-200 feet. Fall and winter fishing can be outstanding when they move inshore to spawn. These fish are pure muscle - once hooked, they'll try to drag you straight down into the rocks. That's what makes them so exciting to fight, plus they're premium table fare with sweet, flaky white meat. The trick with gags is getting them off the bottom immediately after hookup. I use heavy tackle with locked drag and keep the rod tip low. Live pinfish or cut bait works great, but don't give them an inch or they'll wrap you up in the structure.
Scomberomorus CavallaKing mackerel are one of the fastest fish in these waters, typically running 15-30 pounds with occasional bruisers hitting 50+. We find them in 40-150 feet, often around temperature breaks and structure. Spring through fall offers the best action when water temps stay above 68°F. These fish are serious fighters - they'll make blazing runs that'll test your drag and tackle. The meat's excellent too, with firm white flesh that grills beautifully. When targeting kings, I always rig with wire leader and dual hooks - they love to hit baits from behind with those razor-sharp teeth. A local trick that works well out here is slow-trolling live menhaden or cigar minnows just under the surface near current edges.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi mahi are the rainbow warriors of offshore fishing, averaging 15-30 pounds with their brilliant gold and green colors that change like a light show when hooked. We target them around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks in blue water, usually 20+ miles out. Spring through early fall brings the best fishing when water temps warm up. These fish put on a show - jumping, tail-walking, and making strong runs that'll get your adrenaline pumping. Plus, they're some of the best eating fish in the ocean with sweet, firm white meat. The key to landing mahi is keeping constant pressure once hooked - they'll throw the hook if you give them slack. Look for bird activity over floating objects; that's where we'll find schools.
Centropristis StriataBlack sea bass are solid bottom fish that average 1-3 pounds, though bigger ones around 5-8 pounds show up on deeper wrecks and reefs. We target them on hard bottom, shipwrecks, and rocky structure in 60-120 feet of water. They're most active from late spring through fall, and they travel in schools, so when you find one, there's usually more. Sea bass are scrappy fighters for their size and make excellent table fare - restaurants pay top dollar for these because they're not farm-raised. They're aggressive feeders that'll hit cut squid, clams, or soft plastic jigs. My go-to technique is vertical jigging with bucktails tipped with squid strips. Keep your bait moving just off the bottom, and when you feel that distinctive thump, set the hook hard.
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