Captain
Raymond Brittain

Member since March 2018 Surf City, United States
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.

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Surf City, Verenigde Staten
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.
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Spring Tide Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing Reports

Trout and Redfish are heating up!
Trout and Redfish are heating up!
Maa 3, 2021 Surf City
It's been a great fall and winter. Now that temperatures are going to begin climbing, expect some great topwater action on the coming weeks. If trophy trout are what you want to target, the easiest way to fool the big ones is on topwater lures. Nice schools of redfish have been working the shallows too. Fly, and casting jigs have both produced primarliy sight fishing. It may be the off season for tourists, but not the fish! Book a trip, let's go fishing! Capt. Ray Brittain Spring Tide Guide Service
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Bonito are on the way!!!
Bonito are on the way!!!
Maa 3, 2021 Surf City
The Atlantic Bonito season is fast and furious when they show! Mid April to mid May is the best time to target these incredibly hard fighting, great eating fish. Seared lightly, or in a sushi roll, they are excellent. We are booking up fast for this years run. If you are going to be in the area and would like to tangle with a tuna on crotch rocket, book now! Season is just around the corner, and I'm excited! Capt. Ray Brittain Spring Tide Guide Service
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Red drum fishing is on fire!
Red drum fishing is on fire!
Mei 27, 2018 Surf City
Memorial day weekend has come, and so have the Redfish! With the recent warming trends, the fish are moving in and setting up in their summer locations. Left the dock around noon and in no time we were in the fish! We put the first lines in the water and it was double and triple hookups for the next 3 hours straight, Landing around 40 total. Some of the best redfishing so far this season, looks like it will be a great one!
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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
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Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Best fishing day on Topsail Island

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juli 25, 2025
New to fishing, our Captain was knowledgeable and taught us about different fishing techniques. We had a fantastic day on the...
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A great fishing day

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on Augustus 15, 2025
Had a great morning on the water catching several large sea bass and flounder. Ray shared so much knowledge and made our trip...
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Joseph S.
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Captain worked Hard

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juni 19, 2025
We had a tougher morning on the water but captain worked hard to get us on fish. Great time.
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June fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juni 26, 2025
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Successful Holiday Weekend Trip

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on Augustus 31, 2024
Great trip with Captain Ray! I realized a week before our trip that I accidentally booked labor day weekend. Captain Ray called...
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