FAQ

Everything you need to know about spending your day with us!

Guaranteed to catch fish?

No, like fishing everywhere, you won’t always catch a fish on a fishing charter. That being said, it’s pretty rare we don’t catch any fish. Could have a day that you didn’t catch exactly what you wanted or didn’t get that keeper-slot-snook to have for lunch. It’s likely you’ll catch fish; you just might not catch the exact fish you had your heart set on.

What kind of fish will we catch?

Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Tuna, King Mackeral, Spanish Mackeral, Sailfish, Blue/White Marlin. This is one of the best parts of fishing in Hatteras. We get a huge variety of fish! Putting you on the fish that you want is the goal of our team!

What’s included in the fishing charter?

Coast Guard Certified Captain
The A-Salt-Weapon boat
Fuel
Fishing Licenses
Rod & Reel setup to fish our area
Ice

How many people can go on a fishing charter?

6 passengers, per USCG regulations

Will other groups be on the charter?

All A-Salt-Weapon trips are private charters, it will be only your group with your private captain and mate.

Is Bait included?

Bait is included in the fishing charter. Most of the time we’ll be using live bait, it seems to work the best for a wide variety of fish.

What is needed to reserve a trip?

All you need is a date you want to go; you can call A-Salt-Weapon directly at 252-545-5150 or Hatteras Harbor Marina at 252-986-2166 to make your reservation and payment.

What do we need to bring on the trip?

Food, Beverages (water/soda/beer/seltzers) (NO GLASS BOTTLES/CONTAINERS), Sunglasses, Camera, Hat, Sunscreen (please no spray sunscreens, lotions only). Non-Marking Sole Shoes are preferred.

No large coolers please, there are refrigerators in the salon for your food and an ice chest in the mezzanine for your beverages.

What can we NOT bring on the trip?

We do discourage bringing messy food that requires silverware. If you can eat it one-handed it should be good.

We also request you do not bring spray sunscreens. They are very hard to clean off the deck and can cause damage to the gel coating on the boat.

What is a customary tip for the Mate?

Customary tip for the mate is 20% of the charter fee.

Is fish cleaning provided?

Fish cleaning is available at the dock for a separate fee.

Can we bring sunscreen on our Fishing Charter?

It’s highly recommended to bring sunscreen. We only ask that you not apply spray sunscreens while on the boat.

Our preferred method is long sleeve SPF shirts, gaiters and hats. They work great, keep you cool and you won’t have to worry about forgetting to reapply