Captain
Ben Morris

Member since January 2020 Wilmington, United States
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Morris

Wilmington, Verenigde Staten
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

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Great boat excellent captain.

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip (PM) op Juni 21, 2025
Where to start, the boat is excellent big and very stable. We had no issue cruising at 30 knots to the near shore fishing spot...
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What a trip with Captain Ben!

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip (PM) op Mei 29, 2025
Me and my three fishing buddyโ€™s enjoyed a fabulous trip yesterday with Capt Ben. Boat was fully loaded and on time to head...
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Unparalleled experience

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip (AM) op September 3, 2025
My husband and I have been on many fishing trips and this by far was the best when it came to hospitality and diversity. We...
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Awesome Experience

GECONTROLEERD   8 hour Trip op Maart 28, 2025
Been fishing for 40 years.ย  Hands down one of the best charters I have been on.ย  Captain was extremely respectful and professional...
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This is the one!!

GECONTROLEERD   8 hour Trip op September 6, 2025
I was impressed! I have been on a few fishing trips this was by far the best! Captian Ben was very personable, and knowledgeable...
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