Q: What do we need to bring with us on a fishing trip?
A: Food and beverages, suntan lotion and sunscreen (preferably lotion, not oil), sunglasses (polarized lenses if possible), cameras and plenty of film. Your captain furnishes all bait and tackle. We do not supply a cooler for your things. Remember to bring what you need but the more coolers you bring on board the less space there is. NO BANNANAS please!!!
Q: May I bring an observer along as an extra person?
A: No, US Coast Guard regulations limit the number of passengers to no more than 6 people whether they are fishing or not.
Q: Will you guarantee that we’ll catch fish?
A: If there was a guarantee they’d call it "catching" not "fishing"! Our Captain and Mates are trained professionals. Sport fishing is not their hobby, it is their chosen profession. While we constantly produce fine catches there are never any guarantees in fishing. However, the waters off the Carolina coast are famous for their bountiful catches. Chances are you’ll catch fish.
Q: What happens to the fish we catch?
A: All fish caught on a charter are the property of the charter*, that's you, you get to keep the fish. However, we must comply with all rules and regulations of the NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service). Specific size, bag limits and release regulations apply according to the various species. *The one exception is Bluefin Tuna when the General Category is Open.
Q: Are fish cleaning services available?
A: Yes, experienced fish cleaners are available to clean and bag your catch upon your return to the dock. The boys will clean your fish for a minimal fee.
Q: If I catch a trophy fish, how do I make arrangements to mount it?
A: Captain Jay can take care of ordering a mount for you. In the event that you catch a billfish (blue marlin, white marlin, spearfish or sailfish) we encourage you to release the fish. It is still possible to have a mount ordered of your trophy. Have your captain estimate the size of your fish; they are all experienced with the procedure.
Q: What is a customary tip for the Mate?
A: Mates depend on tips to augment their income. As a general rule, tip like you would in a restaurant – 20%+ of the charter price, more or less depending on the service. It’s very much like a waitress.
Q: What will we be fishing for?
A: Many species of fish reside off our coast at different times of the year.
Check the what we catch page for a rundown on what’s biting when.
Q: Do we need a fishing permit?
A: Nope. We have a blanket license that covers you. However if you are going fish on the beach or some other places you will need one.
Q: Can we buy beer the morning of our trip?
A: North Carolina law prohibits the sale of alcohol before 10:00 AM daily and Noon on Sundays. Buy your refreshments the night before your trip (before Midnight!).
All Bait, Ice for the fish and Tackle furnished
It is customary to tip the mate 20%
A deposit is due within 10 days of making a reservation.
Trip may be cancelled at the discretion of the Captain due to inclement weather. Every effort will be made to inform parties traveling to fish with us of possible bad weather. Party is expected to be at the dock ready to fish, unless otherwise notified. Trips must be cancelled prior to two weeks of fish date in order to receive deposit refund, otherwise trip will be rescheduled. If possible provide Captain Jay with a local phone number. Cancellations due to weather will be rescheduled or receive a full refund.
Please remember we may need to contact you so please get us local number or a cell phone as soon as you can. We encourage you to stop by the boat a day or so before your trip so we can get acquainted. If there is any needs that you may have before or during the trip please contact us, we will do what we can to help you out. Any other questions please direct to either the captain or mate.
Captain Jay can be reached at 252 423 0129
Casey (mate) can be reached at 252 305 4381 |
