What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Calabash, North Carolina for the first time?

Take a dramamine the night before the trip if you think you even might get sea sick! Once the boat stops and you're still rocking and rolling in the waves it hits you hard! But definitely take the trip! It was so much fun for the one that wasn't sea sick :)

I would give 5, but didn't only because of the wild weather we had this day only! For the weather (rainy, windy, 10ish mph winds, 4-6 ft waves preventing us from doing a lot), we killed on Spanish Mackerel! These guys know what they are doing in ALL weather conditions if you have the stomach for it.

Be patient, everyone expects to bring a bunch of whales in and they don't realize this is fishing. We caught a lot of fish, not a lot of keepers but had a great time. I don't think you can get any more for your money with this group, crew was awesome and the Captain was great.

Opt for a clear day, NOT right after a hurricane. The 1/2 day or full day trip is needed for better fish. The six hour trip is just an extension of whatever you might catch in 4 hours. Still a good time!

My fist time catching ocean fish. The captain and crew member was very helpful. I am allergic to fish. The crew made sure I had an awesome experience. I may not be able to eat or touch fish. But on this boat they made sure I was never left out. Captain Shane thank you very much!!!

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.

Dont forget to put your phone somewhere waterproof and safe. Take lots of water and sunscreen as it is very sunny.

What a perfect location and easy to park. Was only 20 minutes or so to get out to the ocean.

It’s different then other places, be patient and trust your captain and first mate they won’t let you down.

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.

It's was a bit chilly but expected for February. Take motion sickness medication if you are in doubt.

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.

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.

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

For your first time, definitely take a heroic dose of Dramamine if you don’t have sea legs...lol. Have a good time!!!!!

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!

Even on a cloudy and cool afternoon, we had a blast. Dress in layers, just in case, and enjoy the great outdoors!

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.

Expect the unexpected but not too set your expectations high,you will have a great time and you will catch fish

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.

The big boys are not biting due to water temp. The Captain made sure we were busy bringing fish on the boat

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.

WOW the fish we right on the hooks we barely had enough time to drop and wind they were hitting hard.

Weather was cold and rainy so it was not that pleasant. Obviously no fault of anyone

Bring water & snacks! Everything else is taken care of! Not recommended if you have Vertigo.

Get ready to catch a bunch of fish. My shoulder was sore by the end of the trip.

Can be a tough time to fish, so be flexible and let the captain put you on what is biting!

Let the captain direct you. He knows the waters. Will definitely be booking with them again .

Talk directly to calabash to so their is no misunderstanding of what you are paying for .