Short Rigger Sportfishing

Trips from $3150

Length: 57 ft

Capacity: 6 persons

Offshore Fishing

Manteo, NC

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Targeted Species
Bigeye Tuna
Blue Marlin
Bluefin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Wahoo
White Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna

Boat Specs

Bobby Sullivan (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2012. Powered by 2 715HP Cat engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
57 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Fishing Techniques
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Light Tackle
  • Popping
  • Trolling

Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed
  • Fighting Chair
  • Fishfinder
  • GPS
  • Toilet

Trip Includes
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lures
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Come take part in an exhilarating sportfishing experience Short Rigger Sportfishing. Captain Pete Congdon will be your guide and he loves putting anglers on fish, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth.

The “Short Rigger” is a beautiful 57’ Bobby Sullivan sport fishing boat with a rich history of catching fish. Powered by twin 715 HP Caterpillar C-12 diesel engines, she offers a speedy and comfortable ride for up to 6 guests.
The spacious galley amenities include satellite TV, surround sound, a DVD player, a Bluetooth stereo, air-conditioning, 2 sofas, a bathroom with a toilet and shower, a bed, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker.

The large cockpit has got a fighting chair as well as 2 additional rod gimbals so you can fight multiple fish at the same time. There’s also a huge fish-box, a built-in cooler, an ice-maker, and a spacious rear-facing mezzanine sofa for folks to enjoy the scenery while watching each other catch fish. The boat is fully-rigged with navigation electronics including GPS, a radar, VHF radios, and a fishfinder.

Captain Pete offers 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Dolphin, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, and popping.

The trip price includes rods, reels, bait, as well as fishing permits for the day. Make sure to bring along your food and drink and plenty of non-spray sunscreen.

Families and professional fishermen alike will have a memorable time with Short Rigger Sportfishing!

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