Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters is home to 18 of 24 IGFA World Record Redfish, based in Oriental, North Carolina and led by legendary Captain Dave Hegel, who brings more than 42 years of saltwater fishing experience, including tournament competition, professional angler collaborations, and fishing TV show contributions. Rated #1 by customers, the business launches from Oriental, New Bern, and Beaufort, NC, covering the Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, and Pamlico River — one of the largest estuaries in the world.
The Neuse River alone holds those 18 IGFA world records for Redfish, making it a bucket-list destination for serious anglers, and Captain Dave’s shallow-draft boat is built to reach the prime spots that produce them. Target species include Old Drum (trophy Red Drum/Bull Drum), Tarpon, Striper, Sea Trout, Flounder, and Bluefish.
Trip options and rates: NC Charter Multi-Species Fishing Adventure (Redfish, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Striped Bass) starting at $500; Professional Inshore Trophy Redfish and Tarpon Charter (full-day, Aug 1-Oct 31) starting at $750; Family-Friendly Inshore Charter (Oct 15-July 30, 3 guests) starting at $500; New Bern Multi-Species Fishing starting at $500; Scenic Boat Tour of Oriental, NC (6 guests, passing black bear, fox, alligators, bald eagles, and dolphin) starting at $500; NC Coastal Fly Fishing (3 guests) starting at $500; and a Cape Lookout False Albacore full-day light tackle trip (Oct 15-Nov 30) starting at $850. Fishing licenses are included in every trip.
With 69 reviews at a perfect 5.0 average, Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters has built one of the most credentialed reputations of any fishing charter researched this session.
For anglers looking for a world-record-holding, deeply experienced inshore or fly fishing charter across Oriental, New Bern, or Beaufort, Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters offers an exceptional operation with Captain Dave Hegel.
