What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Calabash, North Carolina for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in Calabash
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31 - 60 of 89 answers
Julie Hutson
Dundalk, MD
if you’re not used to ocean water, make sure you take motion, sick medicine or you will be miserable HaHa
Adriel Nemec
Hanover, OH
Smaller charter boats mean bigger hooks and bait which also mean bigger catches. The bigger boats only fish with small hooks for small fish
Tiffany Smith
Winfield, WV
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Went fishing with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters on Augustus 1, 2023
Went fishing with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters on Augustus 1, 2023
Water temps are high and not the best time to fish, but we’re here on vacation and made the most of it.
Timothy Babyok
McKeesport, PA
Bring your own bait. All we had was squid and it made a big mess because we have to cut most of it up ourselves
Melissa Newman
Etowah, TN
Maybe go at a different time? If you’re just wanting to catch something to say you caught something and throw back, it was a good time for the sea bass.
Johnathan Jones
Alexandria, VA
The crew knew what was what and what was where. There are some other things we'd like to try next time, but for a first trip it was excellent.
Michelle Mobley
Marysville, IN
Just enjoy the ride and ocean. Look out and see the beautiful waves and don't cast out or your line will get all tangled lol. Just let it fall straight down
Logan Tull
Brown County, OH
If you think you may get sea sick. Get the ear patch and bracelet. Dramamine doesn't work. Don't worry about the fishing part they will take care of you.
Lisa Crum
Arden, NC
Don't let a little sea sickness interfere with going out and having fun. I really want to come try again and we caught a total of five fish despite my sea sickness.
Kristi Behrend
Lincoln, NE
Dont forget to put your phone somewhere waterproof and safe. Take lots of water and sunscreen as it is very sunny.
Courtney Mullins-beavers
Ruther Glen, VA
It’s different then other places, be patient and trust your captain and first mate they won’t let you down.
Cindy Lowe
Asheboro, NC
Be prepared to see a lot of sea motion sickness! But crew is quick to clean up any mess. Crew request you to lean over and release the sickness over the water.
Billie Lenz
Appleton, WI
It's was a bit chilly but expected for February. Take motion sickness medication if you are in doubt.
Nathan Perrine
Fredericksburg, VA
Manage your expectations about the fish - we didn't catch anything larger than about 12 lbs. That said, we had a great time on the water and our family loved the experience.
Warren Jeffreys
Washington, DC
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Went fishing with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters on September 13, 2021
Went fishing with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters on September 13, 2021
Ask the captian if what you are targeting is biting, if it is not ask him/her what is. In any case the scenary will be great.
Kenneth Robbins
Cajah's Mountain, NC
Take the half day fishing trip had a great time Crew was very polite and very experienced in what they do they took very good care of all of our needs
Paul O'sullivan
Cumming, GA
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Went fishing with Party Time II on Juni 16, 2021
Went fishing with Party Time II on Juni 16, 2021
For your first time, definitely take a heroic dose of Dramamine if you don’t have sea legs...lol. Have a good time!!!!!
Steve Arend
Sanford, North Carolina
Trust the Captain and his deck mate. Made the trip feel safe and relaxing. We had an awesome time and have memories that will last a lifetime!
Kathleen Hardin
United States
Even on a cloudy and cool afternoon, we had a blast. Dress in layers, just in case, and enjoy the great outdoors!
Marie-Christine Carnes
Be aware there is not a whole lot of biodiversity closer to shore in May so the shorter trips are going to be limited in what's available to catch.
Robert Kindle
Lexington, NC
Expect the unexpected but not too set your expectations high,you will have a great time and you will catch fish
Derrick Justice
Loris, SC
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Went fishing with Party Time II on April 6, 2021
Went fishing with Party Time II on April 6, 2021
Pick a good charter! Read reviews and when the weather is perfect. The entire area is beautiful and great variety of fish depending on time of year.
Len Horter
Cedar Springs, MI
The big boys are not biting due to water temp. The Captain made sure we were busy bringing fish on the boat
Stephen Shannon
Greenville, OH
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Went fishing with Blue Fin Fishing Charters on Juli 4, 2019
Went fishing with Blue Fin Fishing Charters on Juli 4, 2019
Call your trip Captain before the day of and make sure your both on the same page as to what your wanting to fish for.
Wendy Baker - Smith
Cabot, AR
WOW the fish we right on the hooks we barely had enough time to drop and wind they were hitting hard.
Volodymyr Nechyporuk
It is not necessary to have fishing skills, the team and captain will help you with this
Scott Carpenter
It was hot and we got to see some storms but that's the month of August for you.
Marcus Brown
Don’t go during or when a storm is moving in the Gulf or Atlantic during hurricane season.
Charles Howe
We fished the day after several days of bad weather
Thingsvwere a little off.....
Alejandro Quintero
Tip generously. These guys work hard and are very tuned into the needs of their passengers.
