Back N' Black Customer Reviews

Had an amazing day on the water going after a variety of fish. Capt. Derek made sure everything was smooth, safe, and comfortable while handling all the trip details seamlessly. First time in a fighting chair and releasing a white marlin—an unforgettable experience. Thanks, Capta...

Captain Derek and Sierra were fantastic—they truly went the extra mile to make our trip memorable. We caught over 40 fish, and their hard work and dedication made for an incredible experience. Big thanks to both of them!

Capt. Derek and his crew put in the effort to get us on the fish. We brought in some great mahi and tuna, and even though we missed a billfish, they had us in the perfect spot for the action. Great trip!

Captain Derek and Mate Jonathan were outstanding! True watermen who know the ins and outs, always putting us on the fish. Highly recommended!

Great trip with an awesome captain and first mate. Derek and Jonathan worked tirelessly throughout the entire day to ensure we had an incredible experience. Will definitely fish with them again!

Captain Derek and the first mate worked tirelessly to get us on the tuna and fill the cooler. The weather was perfect, and the entire experience was unforgettable! Can’t wait for the next trip!

Growing up, I was always a fan of fishing in the Outer Banks, and some days are great, while others aren't so much. You never know what you're going to get, but on our trip, we had more fish than we could even eat and ended up giving a lot away. Captain Derek had us on tuna withi...

By far the most exciting offshore trip we've had! The fishing was a bit slow, but the crew worked hard to get us on some fish. Highly recommend these guys, and we’ll definitely be back. They kept us entertained and showed a work ethic like no other. Great job, fellas—see you agai...

Capt. Derek Nelson and Mate Johnathan are top-notch. We were into the yellowfin right away, including an impressive 87 lbs, then hooked and successfully leader-released a beautiful 450 lb Blue Marlin. We wrapped up the day with a couple of nice bull Mahi. It was a fantastic exper...

What a wonderful first fishing trip with my son! Derek and John were amazing. They were fantastic with my 12-year-old, and Derek even let him sit up top and chat his ear off the whole time. John worked tirelessly to make sure we had fish on the line. Seeing my son's face when he ...

We were originally scheduled for a Wednesday charter, but with the weather not looking great, Captain Derek texted me to see if we could go a day earlier. We ended up going on Tuesday, and the weather was perfect. We caught 18 fish and had a blast bringing them in. Captain Derek ...

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I highly recommend going out with Captain Derek and First Mate Jackson. Although we were originally scheduled for an inshore trip, the fishing had been so good the day before that they decided to take us offshore instead. While we didn’t catch a ton of fish, we still landed some ...

We went out right after the storm, and while there were some concerns about the weather, we decided to give it a shot. It turned out to be a great day offshore, with the water improving as the day went on. Derek and Jon worked hard to find us a billfish, but we just couldn’t get ...

On a day when the rest of the fleet struggled, Capt. Derek went the extra mile, burning the additional fuel to put our group on a ton of fish. I highly recommend the Back n Black— the entire experience was fantastic!

Captain Derek and Mate Jonathan were absolutely fantastic! They’ll get you on the fish and make sure you have an amazing time. Highly recommend!