About Breakday

Meet Captain Justin Ragsdale

Captain Justin Ragsdale is the owner and operator of Breakday Charters, a two-vessel fishing platform based out of Atlantic Beach on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. He built this business around one thing: sharing the joy of fishing with anyone willing to get on the water.

With trips ranging from marsh inshore runs to full offshore adventures, Breakday Charters covers every angle of the Crystal Coast fishing experience. Justin serves anglers of all ages and skill levels across Carteret County, including Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and beyond.

Call or Text: (252) 732-0990

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Two Boats, One Solution

Breakday Charters runs two vessels so that weather never has to cancel your plans. If the ocean is rough, you hop on the inshore rig. If conditions open up, you load the Ragtime and head offshore. That kind of flexibility is rare, and it’s one of the reasons anglers keep coming back to Captain Justin season after season.

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Marsh to Ocean — Breakday Does It All

The Breakday fleet gives you access to every fishery on the Crystal Coast. Chasing speckled trout on the flats? Done. Want to watch a cobia turn and crush a bucktail? Let’s go. Ready to hear a reel scream as a king mackerel takes off toward the horizon? Book the Ragtime. Captain Justin has put in over 12 years learning these waters, and that knowledge shows up every single trip. He adjusts to conditions, reads the water, and puts in the work to make sure you leave with fish — and a story worth telling.

A Mission Bigger Than the Catch

Fatherhood changed the way Captain Justin thinks about fishing. It stopped being about who catches the most and started being about the smile on someone’s face when they reel in their first fish. Justin wants this sport to survive for the next generation. He supports both catch and release and responsible harvesting. On every trip, he’ll point out the sunrise lighting up the sky, the pelicans skimming the wave tops, or a leatherback turtle drifting past the hull. The fish matter — but so does everything else out there.

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Why Fish With Breakday?

Captain Justin runs a tight, honest, genuinely fun charter operation built on repeat customers and real results.

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12+ Years of Local Experience

Justin knows the Crystal Coast waters better than most — and that translates to more fish.

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Two-Vessel Fleet

Switch between inshore and offshore rigs based on conditions, no rebooking required.

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All Gear and Bait Included

Rods, reels, tackle, and bait are all covered. Just bring yourself and your appetite.

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Licensing Covered On Board

No need to sort out a fishing license before your trip — you’re covered when you’re with us.

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Fish Cleaning Included

Inshore and nearshore catches get cleaned on site. Less work for you after a long day out.

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Family and Group Friendly

Kids, beginners, corporate groups, older adults — everyone is welcome on a Breakday charter.

Angler Stories

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   Brian Vinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 17 year old son and I had an amazing trip with Justin. I highly recommend a trip with him. He keeps it laid back, but is great about telling you what he knows. He also really put us on the fish. The marina is very convenient. Easy to park and has a great store with whatever you need for the boat. There are even showers/bathrooms there if you need. We’ve done a lot of charters, and this is as good as it gets.
  
 
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   Fred Fischer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can't go wrong with Justin. 4 or 5 trips. Like fishing with a friend that knows where to go.
  
 
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   Tony Lewis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an incredible half-day fishing trip with Justin Ragsdale at Breakday Charters! Justin is amazing at finding the fish – we caught False Albacore, Blue, Spanish Mackerel, and even some bottom feeders that kept things exciting. This was my second time booking with him, and once again he proved to be absolutely top notch. Justin makes the whole experience fun, professional, and memorable. I can’t wait to book again and will be recommending him to all my friends and family!
  
 
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   Daniel Ramsey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best trips I’ve been on! Awesome captain that is super knowledgeable.
  
 
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   Kienen Kuntze 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caption Justin was amazing to go fishing with! Not only did we have a blast and have amazing service he also knew where the fishing spots were to set us up with success! If you’re wanting to go on a fishing charter I highly recommend him as he is awesome at what he does.
  
 
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   Chris Jenkins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing charter! Justin put us on fish rites out the gate and chased them the whole time. Tackle was flawless boat was comfortable with lots of room for us to fish. Highly recommend Justin and his charters!
  
 
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   Madison Flo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best half day trip for my husband’s birthday!  Tons of Spanish and laughs, along with our daughter catching her first saltwater fish. Memories were most definitely made. She’s already wanting to go again, thank you so much!
  
 
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   Tronnie Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a super fun trip on the ragtime boat with captain Justin, we caught dozens of Spanish mackerel and we had an amazing time. Justin this is Blake if you see this, take care brother!!!