Salt Minded Fishing Charters is the premiere light tackle inshore and nearshore fishing guide service on the Outer Banks since 2013, led by USCG Licensed OUPV Captain Dave Lusk. Captain Dave uses light tackle so the fish put up the best possible fight for clients, targeting cobia, speckled trout, flounder, puppy drum, striped bass, red and black drum, bluefish, mackerel, sheepshead, and amberjack, among other species.

Half Day, 3/4 Day, and Full Day charters are available for all ages and experience levels. Trips fish the protected, typically shallow and calm sounds of the Outer Banks, as well as nearshore waters 1-5 miles out. Guests staying in Duck, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, or even Hatteras are only a short drive from the dock. Kids are especially welcome, with Captain Dave providing hands-on assistance letting them bait, hook, and reel in fish on their own.

Salt Minded maintains an active fishing report blog, covering seasonal patterns for sheepshead, cobia, bluefish, and more throughout the year. The business is sponsored by Hobie Fishing Team, Smith Optics, AFTCO, and Kitty Hawk Surf Company, among others.

For anglers of any experience level near the Outer Banks looking for a well-established light tackle inshore or nearshore fishing charter, Salt Minded Fishing Charters offers a highly reviewed operation with Captain Dave Lusk since 2013.