Captain
James Byrd

Member since March 2018 Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain James Byrd

Wanchese, ร‰tats Unis
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(134 reviews)
Wanchese
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (110)
Vacation in OBX
Vacation in OBX
Half day trip 6 hrs
+107
Angler rating
102
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
82%
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Martin G.
Valley Cottage, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip 6 hrs

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on August 16, 2023
We had a great day on the early trip.ย  My brother in law and 2 sons in lawโ€™s cought over 107 lbs of fish and dinner was...
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Kelly H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on November 9, 2023
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Brian J.
Havertown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Hitman

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (6AM) on July 25, 2023
14 Spanish Mackeral and a beautiful day on the water with Captain James and his mate Wes.
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Jerry D.
Middle River, MD
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Vacation in OBX

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (6AM) on August 21, 2023
Captain James and Mate Charlie were the best charter experience I have ever had. They were complete proโ€™s. We had fun too....
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Mike B.
North Huntingdon, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip with captain James

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 20, 2023
Great time, would recommend to family and friends, will do again
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