This lesson-based charter is designed to teach essential fly fishing techniques from a boat in real-life scenarios. You’ll practice surface and deep-water presentations while learning to handle challenges like wind, drift, and waves in the nearshore ocean. While we’ll be fishing, the focus is on education and technique, not just catching fish. All equipment is provided, but I recommend using your own gear for the best results. By the end of the trip, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to tackle any fly fishing adventure. Book your practical fly fishing lesson today and take your skills to the next level!

Experience the stunning waters of Cape Lookout on an unforgettable tour. Cruise by Shackleford Banks, home to wild horses and shorebirds, and head toward the Cape Lookout bite, where dolphins often play near the iconic lighthouse. Continue along the outer beaches to Cape Point and the Cape Shoals, where the surf creates a spectacular sight. With so much natural beauty, be sure to bring your camera! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and experience the best of North Carolina’s coastline. Want to catch a sunrise or sunset? I can arrange the perfect trip for you. Book your tour today and immerse yourself in Cape Lookout’s breathtaking beauty!

Experience an opportunistic fishing adventure tailored to the day’s conditions and available species. When the ocean allows, it becomes your playground, but if the seas are rough, we’ll hunt the nearshore waters for action-packed opportunities. This trip focuses on sight fishing for the lightning-fast False Albacore (Little Tunny), averaging 7-9 pounds and reaching speeds of 45 mph. Other exciting targets include hard-fighting Bull Drum, powerful Amberjack, and acrobatic Blacktip and Spinner Sharks. Every trip promises adrenaline, unforgettable catches, and breathtaking scenery. Book your adventure today and let’s find your next trophy fish!

Starting in May, the waters come alive with a massive migration of Spinner Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, and Cobia. These hard-fighting, often acrobatic fish provide incredible opportunities for both fly fishing and spinning tackle enthusiasts. My preferred method is sight fishing, whether we’re on the move or drifting a carefully laid chum slick. The excitement builds with every cast, and you never know what might show up—surprise guests like Tiger Sharks or even Mahi Mahi are always a thrilling possibility. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure for anglers seeking unforgettable action and surprises at every turn. Book your trip now and get ready to chase some of the ocean’s most exciting species!

Atlantic Bonito and False Albacore migrate along the North Carolina Coast (Atlantic Beach/ Cape Lookout) on their way North when water temps is hit the mid 60s. Bonita/Bonito are located on reefs and wrecks in 30-50ft. of water. All three species take both fly and jig well and are often caught on the surface sometimes on poppers early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Bonito and Spanish are excellent eating fish while False Albacore, not so much, but are the hardest fighting and fastest fish of the three.