Blue Heron Guide Service

Blue Heron Guide Service and Captain Jim Hardy welcome you to Hampstead, North Carolina. Captain Jim is a U.S. Coast Guard certified captain who grew up in Virginia with a fishing pole in his hand. He got the fishing bug when he was five and hasn’t been the same ever since. Captain Jim invites you to join him on the water and hopes to share that obsession with you the moment you step on his boat! As your guide, his goal is to provide you with the best opportunity to catch fish on your trip.

Your adventure takes place on a 23’ KenCraft Bay Rider 239 boat that can take up to 6 guests. It’s powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine and uses Garmin GPS and fishfinder for efficient navigation, along with a VHF radio. The boat is equipped with a wireless trolling motor, a livewell, and downriggers.

The species you’ll be chasing include Mackerel, Flounder, Bonito, False Albacore, Speckled Trout, and more. To catch them, you can bottom fish, jig, troll, spin, pop, and drift fish. You can use everything from live and cut bait to artificial lures based on your comfort level, experience, and the weather. Captain Jim is a conservation-minded angler, but has no objection to keeping some catch for dinner.

The only things you’ll need for the trip are your favorite snacks and drinks, the captain takes care of everything else.

This is about you and your family. You and Captain Jim are a team! Before every trip, you’ll discuss what you hope to get out of the trip and he’ll do everything possible to cater to those wants, based on your experience and the time of the fishing season. The weather and time of year always play a factor in the game plan, but the captain wants you to have as much input into your trip as possible.

This is your unique experience the captain will do everything he can to make great memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 2 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Fall is upon us and you will be targeting inshore species such as Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder in and around the Topsail Island area. Options include using artificial lures, live bait, and cut bait. The captain typically uses a combination based on the circumstances and your preference. This is the time of year when the water and the fishing starts heating up! This is also a great trip for the kids!!
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    US $450
    You and Captain Jim will be chasing inshore species in and around the Topsail Island area. The possible targets are Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. You can choose between using artificial lures, live bait, and cut bait. The captain usually combines bait according to the circumstances and your preference. Some folks hang up their fishing rods this time of year but the best fishing of the year in this area can be found in October, November, and even December!
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip – Nearshore Ocean
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Sep 1
    US $450
    Weather permitting, we can get out into the ocean for a nearshore trip targeting Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Drum in the summer months. In the spring (April/May), you can also go out for Bonito and False Albacore. In the fall (Sep/Oct/Nov), you can chase False Albacore again as they head south and also look for big Drum heading out to the ocean.
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore / Nearshore
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $700
    You'll chase inshore fish such as Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Red Drum. You can use artificial lures, live and cut bait, or a combination of both. Weather cooperating, you can also get out to the ocean for nearshore trips targeting Spanish and King Mackerel as well as Drum. Spring and Fall you may have a shot at False Albacore and Bonito. With the extra time, you can focus more closely on a particular species of your choice or a combination of both inshore and nearshore fishing when the weather's good!
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FAQs about Blue Heron Guide Service

Blue Heron Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $80 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Nearshore Ocean (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $80 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore / Nearshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Blue Heron Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Localizador de peces Garmin Side Scan
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico Minn Kota Terrova with Spot Lock technology

Trips booked with Blue Heron Guide Service include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Licencia de Pesca

Blue Heron Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Blue Heron Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Heron Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Sobre el Captain

Jim Hardy
Hampstead, Carolina del Norte, Estados Unidos
Identificación y licencia verificadas
68 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Julio 2022
Angler's Choice
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Captain Jim caught twelve-pound Bluefish on the Chesapeake Bay when he was six years old and has been obsessed ever since. Growing up, his time on the water was split between fishing and fly fishing for Bass and Trout in freshwater and saltwater, fishing for anything whenever he had the chance. Throughout his life, going through school, careers, and raising a family, Captain Jim has always come back to fishing and life on the water as his sanctuary. He now feels lucky enough to call this paradise his home and fishing and boating life his occupation. He has always enjoyed the teaching and coaching aspect of helping an angler catch their first or biggest fish and living vicariously through the eyes of a child when that bobber goes under and they hold their first prized catch. Captain Jim especially wants the younger anglers to experience this same thrill so they can carry on this great tradition of responsible angling and conservation.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Flounder Flounder

Especificaciones del barco

KenCraft (Bay boat) construido en 2021. Impulsado por 200HP Yamaha motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 45 nudos.

Longitud
23 ft
Capacidad
5 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Técnicas de Pesca

Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Servicios

GPS
Garmin
Localizador de peces
Garmin Side Scan
Vivero para la carnada
Motor de troleo inalámbrico
Minn Kota Terrova with Spot Lock technology

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Licencia de Pesca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Transferencia Bancaria

Hampstead Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 68 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (44)
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Great day.
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
96%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
96%
Apto para niños
96%
Satisfecho con el barco
98%
Atrapé lo que quería
77%
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Robert R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
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5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on Agosto 15, 2023
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Jennifer P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on Abril 12, 2023
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Erica G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Perfect birthday present!

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on Octubre 6, 2023
Booked this trip for my husband and some buddies for my husbands birthday. They all loved it! Said conversation was great,...
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Angie B.
River Falls, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Nearshore Ocean on Junio 19, 2023
“A bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office.” Captain Jim went above and beyond trying to get us a catch,...
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Cameron T.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
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Barco
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Tripulación
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En general

Tight lines and good times!

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on Junio 22, 2023
Captain Jim of Blue Heron showed us a great time on the water. We were able to land a number of fish and he was exceptionally...
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