I love teaching new anglers how to fish! As a professional angler since 2013, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge about bass fishing. I can’t wait to share that knowledge with you. Come be my fishing partner for the day and lets catch some bass!
I offer guided fishing trips on 2 bodies of water, Falls Lake and Kerr Lake in North Carolina. Each of them must be approached differently. Falls Lake is where the heavy hitters go! On any cast you could catch the biggest bass of your life. Kerr Lake is my personal favorite and is one of the most diverse lakes in the state.
Kerr Lake has grown to become one of my most favorite fisheries in the country. It provides anglers with offshore and shallow water bites. It is a flood control lake which means the water levels vary from week to week and the fish typically adjust accordingly. The best time to fish Kerr Lake is February thru April. During this time its not uncommon to catch over 40+ fish per trip. In recent years, the spotted bass have become increasingly aggressive and are very fun to catch.
The Bream and Crappie bite can also be very good through out the summer. When the bass bite isn’t as good I love to go to the bank with a good ‘ol bobber and red worm to catch bream. This is a very fun way to take young kids fishing.
Targeted Species: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bream/Panfish, Crappie
Rate: $500
Where We’ll Meet: Nutbush Boat Ramp – Click here
Falls Lake is a big fish factory! On any given cast you could catch your personal best bass. If you’re looking for a true lunker then this is the place to go. My favorite time to fish Falls Lake is May and June. In April and May the bass move shallow and become fairly easy to catch. As the temperature rises during late spring and early summer, the Bass move out into deeper water and we can target the ledges to catch them offshore.
Falls Lake does produce giant bags of bass in the pre-spawn months. Its not uncommon to see a 30 pound limit of bass in February. Falls does get tougher as the heat of the summer warms up the lake and creates a thermocline in July. During the times of year when the bass bite isn’t as good, we can target bream up shallow on the bank and crappie in deeper water in brush piles.
Targeted Species: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bream/Panfish
Rate: $500
Where We’ll Meet: Ledgerock Boat Ramp – Click here
I can NOT promise you that we will catch fish. We will be going “fishing” not catching. While its possible we’ll catch 40+ fish, sometimes the bass just won’t bite or I can’t find the pattern for that day.
I also can NOT promise you that I will provide you with tournament winning way points that are sure fire spots to produce a keeper bass. In fact, we’ll likely fish a lot of “community holes” on the lake. My goal is to show you how to approach a fishery, show you it is possible to catch fish there a specific way and then give you the confidence to go find the honey hole yourself.
I CAN promise you I will teach you how to break down a fishery, how to make adjustments through out the day, how to adjust to weather and wind conditions, and how to find active schools of fish. I can also promise you we’ll have a good time no matter what 🙂
What Do I Need to Bring?
I got you covered on rods, reels, tackle and everything else we need to catch fish. You can feel free to bring any equipment and tackle you’d like but it is completely optional. You will need to bring snacks and something to drink. I’d also recommend you bringing sun screen and sun glasses. You will also need a North Carolina Fishing License.
What Kind of Boat Will We Be Using?
I am currently running a 2025 Ranger Z520 Bass Boat powered with a 250HP Mercury ProXS engine.
How Many Anglers Can I Take?
The legal max number of individuals in my vessel is 4 including myself.
Additional Notes
Tips to cover gas and expenses are not expected but are appreciated.
I specialize in offshore bass fishing. It is one of my favorite way to catch bass. I personally think that offshore, deep water bass are easier to catch than the bass on the banks. The fish offshore are less pressured by other anglers and with new innovations from forward facing sonar, offshore fishing isn’t nearly as difficult as it once was.
I have been using Garmin Electronics since 2019. They have proven to me time and time again to be reliable, easy to use, and have led me to catching thousands (yes thousands) of fish. After years of practice, I have become an expert with forward facing sonar.
If you’re looking for a lesson on how to use your marine electronics to find offshore structure and fish then I am the angler that can show you how.
I have experience with the Garmin Echomap Ultra Series, the Garmin Livescope, Garmin NMEA network (including Garmin Steadycast), Lowrance HDS Live, Lowrance Active Target, Humminbird Mega Imaging, and Humminbird 360.
Rate on Your Boat: $250 (3 hours)
Rate on My Boat: $300 (3 Hours)
Location: Raleigh, NC – Falls Lake
Want to learn how to navigate a lake? Or did you just purchase a new boat and need some training on how to safely operate your boat? I’ve got you covered! I have been operating bass boats since 2013 and I have successfully completed a North Carolina Boater Safety Education course.
Rate on Your Boat: $250 (3 Hours)
Rate on My Boat: $300 (3 Hours)
Want to take a spin around the lake? Maybe catch the sunset and learn more about how to safely navigate the lake? Lets go for a boat ride!
Rate: $350 (3 Hours)
Don’t have time for a guided trip or just need a little information to get you started? Then lets talk! I’ll give you baits, colors, and even send you way points on Google Maps to get you started on your fishing trip.
Rate: $100 (30 minutes)
If you’re interested in going fishing with Jeffrey, please complete the form below. In your message suggest a date and location you’d like to visit. Jeffrey will respond to you via email or phone as soon as possible.
You may also call or text Jeffrey at 252.661.5454. If he doesn’t answer, he’s probably fishing… so leave him a message and we’ll call you back when the fish stop biting 🙂
