FlyLight Charters - Morehead City

Choose FlyLight Charters for unbeatable False Albacore fishing in the Harker’s Island and Morehead City area of North Carolina. In late autumn, the False Albacore here can reach up to 20 lbs in size and anglers often reel in dozens in a single trip! Join Captain Peter Corrao for light tackle and fly fishing in November and enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience for yourself.

Step aboard a 23’ Jones Brothers powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. With a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots, this vessel will take you to the fishing grounds in no time. She comes equipped with the latest fishing technology, featuring Garmin electronics and a live bait well. Capt. Peter can take up to four passengers on board and children are welcome.

While fishing off the coast of Harker’s Island and Morehead City, you’ll find large False Albacore swimming within five miles of shore. These fish are large and hard-fighting, and nothing makes a catch like this more exciting than using light tackle or fly gear. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience, Capt. Peter will see to it that you land your catch using the most thrilling and effective method.

FlyLight Charters include top of the line gear, including fly rods by G. Loomis (weights 9-13) and fly reels by Abler and Nautilus. Spinning and bait casting gear include G. Loomis rods matched with Shimano and No. 8 Tackle Company reels.

Non-state residents need to bring a fishing license. Capt. Peter will help you arrange a license if necessary after booking your trip. Catch and release is encouraged, but you are welcome to take home a fish or two to try for yourself.

When he’s not fishing in Morehead City you can find Capt. Peter fishing in New London, Connecticut from April through October.

Book your next trip with FlyLight Charters and experience the thrill of light tackle and fly fishing for False Albacore!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 4
    US $375
    In November you can find False Albacore swimming just five miles from shore, some of them reaching 20 lbs in size! This half day trip is the perfect opportunity for the busy angler to get out there and enjoy a little light tackle and fly fishing. Capt. Peter will do everything he can to put you on fish. Before you begin your adventure, he will be happy to give you a warm up fly casting lesson. Non-state residents must bring a fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 4
    US $375
    This half day trip is perfect for the busy angler to get out there and enjoy some supreme fishing for large False Albacore. Capt. Peter will do everything he can to put you on fish, using top of the line light tackle and fly fishing equipment. Before you begin your adventure, he will be happy to give you a warm up fly casting lesson. Non-state residents must bring a fishing license.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 4
    US $550
    A few extra hours gives you time to catch more False Albacore! There's nothing like targeting this hard-fighting fish on light tackle or fly. In November, you are likely to reel in dozens of them, some as large as 20 lbs. All the gear you need is provided. Non-state residents need to bring a fishing license, which Capt. Peter will help you arrange before your trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 4
    US $650
    This full day trip gives you a chance to reel in the greatest number of fish. Customers often come away with as many as 20 False Albacore in a single trip at this time of year. Top of the line tackle is provided. Capt. Peter will help non-state residents obtain a fishing license ahead of time.

FAQs about FlyLight Charters - Morehead City

FlyLight Charters - Morehead City offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with FlyLight Charters - Morehead City, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with FlyLight Charters - Morehead City include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (G. Loomis, No. 8 Tackle Company, Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (G. Loomis rods, Abler & Nautilus reels)

FlyLight Charters - Morehead City offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

FlyLight Charters - Morehead City offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with FlyLight Charters - Morehead City include:
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Meet the Captain

Peter Corrao
Beaufort, Caroline du Nord, États Unis
25 Customer reviews
Member since July 2017
I have 50 years of experience fishing all over the world. I've fly fished and light tackle fished for False Albacore, Stripers, Bonito, Bluefish, Permit, Tuna, Marlin, Tarpon, Bonefish, and more exotics. I've specialized in fishing Long Island Sound for our big 4 (False Albacore, Bonito, Stripers & Bluefish) for 30 years.

About this listing

Targeted species

Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Boat specs

Jones Brothers (Center console) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
G. Loomis, No. 8 Tackle Company, Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment
G. Loomis rods, Abler & Nautilus reels

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

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