Backlash / Short Rigger Sportfishing offers Outer Banks fishing charters from Pirate’s Cove, North Carolina. The Outer Banks offers an amazing variety of fish to target and we fish these waters November through May. We provide a thrilling offshore big game fishing excursion in the Gulfstream which is a short boat ride from where we dock. We run full day Hatteras fishing charters that target Bluefin Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna.
The Short Rigger is a 57’ Bobby Sullivan Custom Carolina Sportfisherman . With a cruising speed of 30 knots she will get you to the fishing grounds swiftly and comfortably so we can get you on those giant bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna. With companionway bunks in the climate-controlled cabin and outside mezzanine seating in the cockpit, you are sure to experience the utmost comfort while fishing on the Backlash. The Short Rigger carries tournament quality tackle at all times and is outfitted with state of the art electronics including, Chirp sonar, radar, bottom sounders, VHF radio, GPS, and the cockpit features a Murray Bros. fighting chair to help you crank large tuna while fishing the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Captain Steve Richardson has over 40 years of experience under his belt as an Outer Banks charter fishing captain. Steve has fished waters from the Atlantic to the Gulf and in tournaments from New Jersey to Florida, the Bahamas, St. Thomas, Mexico, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Panama. With numerous tournament wins to his name- including, but not limited to, the Hatteras Village Open , Cape Henry Billfish, Pirates Cove, Ducks Unlimited, Venezuela Crown, Bermuda, Red White and Blue, and most recently, the White Marlin Open, the largest bill-fish tournament in the world, you know that you are fishing with one of the best the industry has to offer.
If you’re looking to go on a World-Class fishing charter, please give Captain Steve a call at 757-377-1006 to get your dates booked. Our fishing calendar fills up fast, especially when the bite is on!
