Charter Boat & Fishing Gear Information |
Boat Name: Matador
Boat Info: Matador is a 42’ Ray Davis custom sport fish. She was built in 1966 and then completely renovated and restored in 2004. She was initially built on a juniper wood construction and in 2004, the juniper wood hull was restored and covered with fiberglass. Originally, she was powered by a large, single diesel. Sometime later, she was refitted with twin caterpillar 3208 diesel motors. In 2006, the caterpillar motors were removed and replaced with twin 450 hp Cummins 6cta turbo diesel motors.
Number of Anglers: 6
We Supply: PENN Reels - 50's 80's
SHIMANO Rod and Reels
All tackle, bait
Specialty tackle is available upon request (kite fishing, live bait and light tackle).
Fishing license provided by Matador Charters.
Fishing Region or Regions We Serve |
We are based in: Hatteras.
And we serve: Hatteras, Rodanthe, Ocracoke, Virginia Beach in the summer.
Waters we fish include: Hatteras Inlet, Hatteras Offshore, Gulf Stream.
The type of fish we catch include: white marlin, blue marlin, wahoo, sailfish, tuna, dolphin, swordfish, shark, cobia, striper, and many more species.
Charter Service Information |
Charter Rates: Full Day Offshore - $1350.00
Full Day Inshore - $1000.00
Half Day Inshore - $500.00
Credit Cards:
Yes
Deposit Required:
Yes
Captains Bio:
Captain Jake Hiles has fished all over the world in many major sportfishing cites. He has fished all the entire eastern seaboard from the cold waters of Maine to the aqua blue warm waters of Key West Florida. He has fished in the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, throughout the Caribbean, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Alaska, catching all the best and biggest trophies during his travels. He has honed his skills as a mate and commercial fisherman in the mid-atlantic region and is skilled in catching anything the ocean has to offer from one pound spot and croaker to several hundred pound marlins and tunas. You will find Capt. Jake is very good at catching fish, and you will enjoy spending the day with him on the Matador.
Captain Jake is an expert North Carolina sport fishing captain and is knowledgeable in all phases and styles of fishing in the Cape Hatteras fishing region. From bottom fishing a bit closer to the beach for species like striper to offshore big game sportfishing for billfish. Captain Jake knows what techniques to use and when to use them to ensure his charter customers have the best chance and advantage possible to put fish in the boat.
When you fish with Captain Jake you will find out immediately how friendly he is. Not only is he friendly but he displays an abundance of patience, a must have quality for a professional fishing Captain. He has patience to find the fish, patience to wait on the bite, and above all plenty of patience with his customers. |