INTRACOASTAL ANGLER GUIDES

Captain Seth Vernon came to Wilmington to fulfill the dream of operating the Intracoastal Angler with his friend, Stuart Smith, Owner of Intracoastal Angler. Captain Seth is a real specialist when it comes to fly fishing with experience guiding anglers from the waters of Alaska to the flats of Ascension Bay, Mexico.

Captain Seth is the kind of guide whose enthusiasm and passion for shallow water sight fishing is contagious. If you want to perfect your cast, chase tailing and backing redfish, learn some new fly fishing techniques or get a "warm up" day on his new 17' 8" Beavertail Skiff before that next destination fly fishing trip give Capt. Seth a call at (910) 233-4520.

Captain Jon Huff arrived in Wilmington from Ft. Lauderdale, FL eight years ago on a warm Gulf Stream current to fish for bluefin tuna with Dennis Braid and never left! After a misspent youth of chasing billfish and other pelagic species in exotic tropical locations with some of the finest offshore captains alive Captain Jon has impressed us all by starting an inshore charter business. Circle H Charters is the perfect medium for Captain Jon to offer his skills and talents as a full-time "flats guide" teaching fellow anglers how to stalk sea trout, redfish, flounder and tarpon. If you are looking for a captain with a great sense of humor who loves to fish as much as you do check out his website and book him for shallow water light tackle action on his 17' Maverick Master Angler. Come as you are spin, fly, or bait.

Captain Stuart Caulder,a native of Wilmington, is certain to show you a great day of fishing as well as the local scene. Captain Stu is a full-time fishing guide, talented surfer, trout guru and all around great guy.If you spend a few hours on the water with Captain Stu you will see why is so well respected by his fellow guides and clients. Captain Caulder is the owner of Gold Leader Guide Service and with his Triton 240 Light Tackle Series boat he is sure to put you on the bite. Whether chasing 30lb. Jacks on the fly or fishing sea trout and redfish on top water lures with spinning rods you are guaranteed to pick up a new technique after a day on the water with Captain Stu Caulder. Book your trip in advance today!

Captain Lee Parsons may be the last real pirate living in eastern North Carolina . A true native with a native tongue "Cap'n Lee " as he is known was born and raised on the north point of Hewlett's Creek. Captain Lee operates Gottafly Guide Service and knows the waters around Masonboro Sound like the back of his hand. A quick wit and a sharp eye Captain Lee is water wise and can teach you more about fishing and tackle rigging in an afternoon than you could learn on your own in a year. A truly versatile full-time captain you can charter him for a day of sailfish or king mackerel on his Boston Whaler Outrage or spend a day learning the backcountry and the creeks near his home in his Southern Skimmer. A real nomad with a pulse for fish on the bite you can book trips with Captain Lee on the Roanoke for stripers, Cape Lookout for albacore or bull redfish in Pamlico when he isn't at home on the water chasing everything that swims.

Captain Eddie Stuart is originally from Elizabeth City, NC and operates Sandpiper Charters but we try not to hold that against him. A part time guide with a full time passion for fishing Captain Eddie brings experience and patience to the shallow water game. Whether you are a first time angler or experienced at fly fishing and spinning tackle you will definitely enjoy fishing with a captain of his caliber. When he isn't stalking the flats in his 17' Maverick Master Angler Captain Eddie might be found playing some tunes on his guitar or enlisting public participation in such events as the Cape Fear Red Trout tournament of which he co-chairs. With over eight years of local knowledge under his belt don't let the fact that he guides part time fool you. If you are interested in fishing the waters from Figure Eight Island to Topsail Island you will surely enjoy fishing with Captain Eddie Stuart.