Rock Solid Fishing Captains
Captain Aaron Kelly - ROCK SOLID
Growing up on the Outer Banks, it was inevitable that I would become a fisherman. I grew up in Kitty Hawk and fished, surfed, & played on the water my whole life. Fishing every spare minute, I learned the basics from my dad and remembered all inside tips and tricks. I have fished these waters long enough to predict the patterns and behaviors of the local fisheries, find the ins and outs and of course the "sneaky spots"! I work with of other reputable captains constantly sharing information so everyone has the best day possible! My patience, love of the ocean and outgoing, positive attitude makes for a great day on the water.
Captain John Welch - CAROLINA BLUE
My love for fishing goes back to my childhood, fishing freshwater lakes, ponds, creeks; any body of water that might hold fish. I moved to the Outer Banks in 1997, and started working for a local boat builder. I found another passion building boats and soon found living here there was a whole new fishery (salt water). I was immediately hooked as if I was a kid again, spending all my spare time on or near the water. I finally realized with the help of Capt Kelly that I needed to be on the water full-time enjoying what I love to do most… fishing and showing others what the Outer Banks fishing has to offer.
Captain Evan Gurtis - SOUTHERN RUN
I have been pursuing my fishing dreams since I was 9 months old sitting on my dad's lap on the beaches of Hatteras. I grew up playing golf, fishing and earning an eagle scout badge. It became an obsession, chasing the old drum through the night until the morning on the top waters. I was eating, sleeping, living the fisherman’s dream. Even after starting a career in electric trades which I enjoyed, you can't beat a beat a sunset on the water thinking about the plan of attack, gearing up for tomorrow's adventure!! Come on and get into some action chasing that dream with me on the Southern Run!