Captain Farris O’Neal

Captain Farris is a native of Ocracoke Island and has been fishing his entire life. He started as a mate on the Drum Stick fresh out of high school and has been fishing commercially for 30 years. Many people who have been coming to Ocracoke for years remember him as the mate on the Drum Stick and are excited to have him as their Captain. He took over the Drum Stick in 2008 and ran it for 10 years until he purchased The Cap'N B in 2019. Our experienced captain is a fun loving fishermen who strives to show you a great time and fill your coolers full of fish!

Captain Marty Baumgaertel

If you are fishing with us anytime from May to October then you will probably have Captain Marty guiding your trip. Captain Marty has been charter fishing for 25 years and is a beloved Captain. Captain Marty is known for his fun loving attitude and excellent skills as a Captain. He knows how to put you on the fish and takes pride in loading the boat with a killer catch!

Mate Nick Piland

Our trusted mate, Mate Nick, is on every trip with the Cap'N B. Nick has a great reputation for being the hardest working mate around. He is always on his fishing game and has everything rigged up and ready to go. He is super friendly, great with kids and makes a day of fishing on the Cap’N B a memorable and enjoyable experience. 

Our Boat

Cap’N B Fishing Charters is owned by Ocracoke Native Captain Farris O’Neal, his wife Chrissy and 3 children, Daisy, Charlie and Hudson. The 48′ Jarvis Newman fishing vessel is equipped with everything you need for a great day of fishing. It has an expansive and comfortable air conditioned cabin with a bathroom, small kitchen, and a flat screen TV. Whether it be inshore or offshore, our experienced Captains and mate are fun loving fishermen who strive to show you a great time and fill your coolers full of fish!