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Capt. Mike Waxman · aboard Second Wind
Trips from
$300
per boat · 4 trips · up to 4 anglers
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Second Wind · Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, NC
Third-generation Hatteras waterman running light-tackle and nearshore trips out of Oregon Inlet. I grew up on this water and I fish it 200 days a year — sight-casting red drum on the flats in the fall, cobia and spanish off the beach in summer, and false albacore at the point when the bait pushes through. Small groups only, quality tackle provided, and I clean your catch at the dock. If the weather turns, I'd rather reschedule you than take your money for a rough ride.
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Nearshore · 8 hours · up to 4 anglers
$1,150per boat
A full day off the beach chasing cobia, kings and false albacore. We run the beach from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Inlet looking for bait and birds.
No dates confirmed yet — the captain texts availability in daily.
Flats · 6 hours · up to 2 anglers
$850per boat
Poling the flats for tailing red drum on fly or light spin. Two anglers maximum so everybody gets the bow. Some casting experience recommended.
No dates confirmed yet — the captain texts availability in daily.
Family · 2 hours · up to 6 anglers
$300per boat
Two easy hours on the sound at golden hour. Kids welcome, no fishing experience needed. We'll look for dolphins and finish with the sunset over the sound.
No dates confirmed yet — the captain texts availability in daily.
Inshore · 4 hours · up to 4 anglers
$550per boat
Four hours on the sound and inlet bars. Red drum, speckled trout and spanish mackerel depending on the season. Great for families and first-timers.
No dates confirmed yet — the captain texts availability in daily.
★★★★★Daniel Whitfield
Best day on the water we've had. Captain Mike put us on fish all morning and cleaned our catch at the dock. My son hasn't stopped talking about it.
★★★★★Priya Raman
Third trip with Mike and he still finds fish nobody else is on. Boat is immaculate, tackle is better than anything I own.
★★★★★Tom & Beth Caldwell
Great day, tough conditions. Mike worked hard for every bite and was straight with us about the forecast. Would book again.
★★★★★Marcus Okafor
Booked the flats trip as a total beginner and he had me casting to tailing reds by 10am. Patient, funny, genuinely good teacher.
★★★★★Sandra Lindqvist
Worth every penny. We saw dolphins on the way back and he let the kids drive the boat. Unreal sunset.
★★★★★The Hollis Family
Cancelled a trip last year over weather and he rebooked us without a fuss. That's why we keep coming back.
★★★★★Alicia Bennet
Solid half day, we limited out on speckled trout. Only reason it's not five stars is we wanted more time.