Meet The Captains & Fleet

Captain Tripp Hooks

USCG Certified OUPV 6-PACK Captain
CPR & First Aid Certified
2018 SKA National Champion
Multiple Backwater Tournament Wins

The son of Captain David Hooks, Tripp carries on the family tradition of fishing the local waters. Captain Tripp has been by his dad’s side along the way playing a big role in his tournament King Mackerel fishing team. Captain Tripp is well known for his backwater fishing in the local waters, as well as his offshore capabilities. Tripp’s favorite fish to target is the Speckled Trout and he loves showing off his passion for it. As they say, Tripp is a “chip off the old block” and is sure to be a fun time for you and your group.

Captain David Hooks

- USCG Certified OUPV 6-PACK Captain

- USCG Certified Master Captain

- USCG Certified STCW

- CPR & First Aid Certified

Multiple SKA National Champion
Multiple Offshore Tournament Wins

For over 30 years Captain David Hooks has been fishing the waters of North Carolina from the backwater to the Gulf stream. He is well known in the world of King Mackerel tournament fishing, placing, and winning many tournaments on the east and gulf coasts.

Captain John Cooke

USCG Certified OUPV 6-Pack Captain
CPR & First Aid Certified
2018 SKA National Champion
Multiple Backwater Tournament Wins

Growing up near the ocean, John has been fishing since he was a kid. In 2014 he joined the Capt Hook crew and began fishing the backwater and the offshore waters at a higher pace. Captain John began King Mackerel tournament fishing in 2015, taking second in his first tournament out of a 300 boat field with Captains David & Tripp. John loves showing off what the backwater has to offer and loves targeting mixed bags to get a piece of all the action.

Our Fleet

“The 229” (Backwater)

The “229” is the ultimate backwater boat. She features a T Top to provide shade for your crew on hot days. She features a PowerPole anchor that allows us to anchor very quickly in shallow water to get fishing faster. The 229 is sure to meet the demands of you and your party. She runs Holden Beach Inshore Fishing Charters, Holden Beach Inshore Fishing Charters, Sunset Beach Inshore Fishing Charters, and Myrtle Beach Inshore Fishing Charters. Sunset or Dinner Cruises are also available.

26’ Triton
Mercury Marine 350 HP Outboard
Safety Equipment: Lifejackets, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher
Fish Finding Technology: Depth Finders, VHF Radio, GPS
Four People Max

“The Black Pearl” (Offshore)

The queen of our fleet, “The Black Pearl” is a fish catching machine. She is a 32’ Sea craft was overhauled in 2023 with all of the necessary equipment needed to fish today. She has top King Mackerel Tournament wins and placings under her belt and is capable of meeting the demands of you and your party. She runs Ocean Isle Beach Offshore Fishing Charters, Holden Beach Offshore Fishing Charters, Oak Island Offshore Fishing Charters, Sunset Beach Offshore Fishing Charters, And Myrtle Beach Offshore Fishing Charters. Sunset Cruises, Dinner Cruises, or Dolphin Tours are also offered.

32’ Sea Craft
Twin 2024 Mercury Marine 300 HP Outboards
Safety Equipment: EPIRB, Lifejackets, Survival Equipment, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher
Fish Finding Technology: Depth Finders, VHF Radios, Weather Satellite, GPS
FIVE People Max

Locations

Captain Hook Outdoors accommodates people fishing all around the Southeast. Just the next beach over, we accommodate Ocean Isle Beach fishing charters. We love to fish the backwater around this area and tour the waters. We also offer Ocean Isle Beach deep sea fishing.

Captain Hook Outdoors accommodates Sunset Beach fishing charters. There is lots of water in the sunset beach area that is a lot of time overlooked. Sunset Beach contains some of our favorite spots to fish in the backwaters. We also offer Sunset Beach deep sea fishing. Calabash Inshore fishing charters are also one of our specialties.

Captain Hook Outdoors accommodates people looking for an Oak Island Fishing Charter. The backwaters of Southport and Oak Island are some of the most beautiful in the world and we love to share the great experience with you. We also offer Oak Island deep sea fishing.

Captains Hook Outdoors accommodates people staying along the grand strand. We offer Little River Fishing Charters, as well as Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters. We also offer Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters, as well as Myrtle Beach deep sea fishing.

Call 910-540-7332 or 910-547-1226 to begin your adventure.