Capt. John runs the "Cheerio Lady", and she is a fully customized 40' fiberglass sportfisherman. She is powered by a single 430hp Volvo Marine Turbo Diesel. Her large cockpit and high sides make fishing easy and comfortable. Down below, there are 6 bunks for those that are tired from a long day on the water, and a toilet! She has a full complement of safety gear and the latest in navigation and fishfinding equipment. Top of the line custom rods and reels are provided for every trip.
Trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish in the near shore waters (3 mile Range) off Carolina Beach, NC. This is a great way to introduce Saltwater Fishing to the whole family. If you are looking for a way to introduce your CREW to the Offshore world the 1/2 Day near shore trip is the way to go.
This is a great time for the whole family.
Trolling 4hr - $650
Trolling 6hr - $950
Bottom Fishing 6hr - $1,050
Trolling
Spanish Mackerel |
Bluefish |
Bottom Fishing
White Grunt |
![]() Pink Snapper |
Black Sea Bass |
Gag Grouper |
Trolling for King Mackerel, Cobia, Barrcuda and Mahi (In Season) among the Offshore wrecks, Artificial Reefs and live bottom in the offshore waters of Cape Lookout. This is a great trip for your first offshore experience.
Trolling 8hr - $1250
Bottom Fishing 8hr - $1350
Trolling
King Mackerel |
Barrcuda |
Cobia |
Mahi (In Season) |
Bottom Fishing
White Grunt |
![]() Pink Snapper |
Black Sea Bass |
Gag Grouper |
Trolling - Mahi and King Mackerel are the mainstay of this trip. During the right time of year the catches can be quite large. Bottomfishing - Now we have some time to work with. Beeliners and Grunts are the mainstay but what we are really looking for is Grouper. We often limit out on most species on these trips.
Trolling 10hr - $1600
Bottom Fishing 10hr - $1700
Bottom Fishing 12hr - $2000
Trolling
King Mackerel |
Barrcuda |
Mahi (In Season)
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Amberjacks |
Bottom Fishing
![]() Vermillion Snapper |
![]() Pink Snapper |
![]() Grey Trigger |
![]() Gag Grouper |
![]() White Grunt |
![]() Black Sea Bass |
![]() Scamp Grouper |
![]() Red Grouper |
Trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel in the crystal blue offshore waters of the Gulfstream along the Crystal Coast. Wahoo is a year round fishery and In Season the Mahi fishing is "Off the Hook". This is the trip dreams are made of...so come join us for an experience of a lifetime.
Gulfstream 13hr - $2400
Bottom Fishing 14hr - $2500
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