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.
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.
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.
Why Fish With Breakday?
Captain Justin runs a tight, honest, genuinely fun charter operation built on repeat customers and real results.
12+ Years of Local Experience
Justin knows the Crystal Coast waters better than most — and that translates to more fish.
Two-Vessel Fleet
Switch between inshore and offshore rigs based on conditions, no rebooking required.
All Gear and Bait Included
Rods, reels, tackle, and bait are all covered. Just bring yourself and your appetite.
Licensing Covered On Board
No need to sort out a fishing license before your trip — you’re covered when you’re with us.
Fish Cleaning Included
Inshore and nearshore catches get cleaned on site. Less work for you after a long day out.
Family and Group Friendly
Kids, beginners, corporate groups, older adults — everyone is welcome on a Breakday charter.
Angler Stories
We Fish the Whole Crystal Coast
Breakday Charters serves all beaches of the Crystal Coast, including:
It’s Your Breakday. Go Fish!
Call Captain Justin today and let’s get your trip on the books. Spots fill fast and the fish aren’t waiting.