Captain Ozzy

Captain Ozzy is a North Carolina native and full-time fishing guide who spends countless hours learning about the angling opportunities in the Topsail, New River, and Swansboro area. Ozzy will use his skills and knowledge as a guide to ensure that each guest walks away with a memorable experience.

Captain Ozzy grew up in NC and fell in love with fishing at a young age. How ever he become enamored with inshore saltwater fishing in high school. As a high school student Ozzy worked at a local tackle shop, Eastern Outfitters, where he was able to grow as an angler and learn a lot about the fishery. While Captain Ozzy grew as an angler he found himself tournament angling on behalf of eastern outfitters where he he put his skills to the test. This tournament opportunity allowed Ozzy to immerse himself into the fishing industry. Shortly after his introduction to the fishing industry Ozzy decided to make fishing his full time career. Ozzy has since spent all of his time and efforts into learning and developing the fishery in the Topsail, New River, and Swansboro area.

Ozzy is a licensed and insured guide with a blanket licensee also known as a for hire licenses, which means you will not need to purchase a fishing license when you book a trip with marker23 because you will be covered under this blanket licenses. Also Ozzy provides all the tackle you will need for the day, whether its fly or spin he’s got you covered. Waters and snacks will be provided during your trip, you are more than welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks if you would like. Things you should bring include: polarized sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and rain gear.