Just looking for a shot...

[Speckulator]

Hello, my name is Kyle Hughes. I am 22 years old, and a recent UNCW graduate with a degree in marine biology. I am currently a part – time inshore fishing guide based out of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. I grew up in rural southeastern NC, getting my first job on a tobacco farm at the age of 9 or 10 (Included to emphasize that I am very willing to work hard and am no stranger to it.) Fortunately, I was able to graduate to the cockpit of a charter boat at the age of 14, and been involved with charter fishing ever since. I have operated an inshore charter business for the last 4 years as Capt./Owner. While I love this type of fishing and have been very successful with it, my passion is still bluewater fishing, with billfishing being especially addicting to me. I am very thankful to have been blessed with many opportunities within the fishing world and have been able to experience things that many people will never be able to. I have gained a great deal of experience and knowledge from each opportunity, and would love to be able gain as much experience in the big game fishing as I possibly can.

I am looking for any opportunity that will allow me to pursue my passion, and in the process become a better fisherman. I am willing to become a part of virtually any operation, either charter or private, as long as it allows me to gain experience and pursue my dream. I would also be interesting in any part time position involving the maintenance of a sportfishing boat, or as a part time tournament mate. Essentially, I am extremely motivated and up for anything that will continue to allow me to do what I love.

A little more about me:

Capt. Kyle Hughes
88 Monroe St.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Phone: (910) 840-7186
Email: speckulatorcharters@yahoo.com

Education: Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington – 2008

• Holder of a USCG 100 – ton OUPV/6 – pack license
• CPR / First – Aid certified
• Experienced in all types of saltwater fishing (offshore / bluewater / billfishing, live bait fishing, inshore/backwater fishing, etc.)
• Experienced in the maintenance and operation of fishing boats from 18 – 50+ ft.
• Experienced in the operation of a successful charter business as an Owner/Capt./Mate.
• Hard – working, courteous, motivated, willing to listen to and learn from anyone
• Non smoker/ Non drinker

Fishing Experience
• Grew up in southeastern NC, being introduced to both freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing at an early age.
• Began charter fishing at the age of 14, fishing on boats specializing in both bluewater/gulfstream fishing and live bait fishing.
• Have competed in many, many tournaments over the years, including inshore/king mackerel/and offshore/billfish tournaments) with a fair amount of success. (Full resume of tournament accomplishments available upon request)
• Received my Captains license at the age of 18…also received my first capt. postiton at 18…was responsible for running a 36’ center console solo as part of a local charter operation.
• In 2006, I was given the opportunity to take over an established inshore/backwater charter business, which I did, and continue to run to this day.
• Also during the time in which I have been chartering inshore exclusively, I have served as a part time mate on several different sportfishing boats, fishing bluewater meatfish and billfish tournaments.
• Experienced in dead – bait billfishing (dredge fishing), and well as lure fishing for blue marlin.
• Experienced in the rigging and use of circle hooks for billfish and many other species.
• Experienced in rigging all types of dead baits / dredges / lures / teasers.
• Experienced in several types of commercial fisheries as well…including net/trawl fishing and commercial hook and line fishing for king mackerel and bluefin tuna.

References available upon request.

I know times are tough for everyone, and that there are tons of unemployed captains and mates that are awesome fisherman out there that are looking for a job, but I will be extremely grateful to anyone willing to give me a shot.

If you have taken time to read all of this, thank you very much for your time.

Capt. Kyle Hughes

[evileye]

Very nicely written post. I sure hope you find the position that you are looking for. I wish I had a need for you skills. Keep at it, something will turn up.

[lilharcher]

x2.......you can tell from your post that you will (a) be great with clients/owner, (b) work extremely hard, (c) have a positive Attitude, (d) open your ears to LEARN as much as possible, and (e) have the education/experience to apply what you learned to become a better fisherman. Good luck, as you will be a good fit on a lot of rides....

[Speckulator]

Thanks for the postitive comments guys. I really appreciate them.

[quackkilla76]

back to the top.... Kyle is all that he says he is....

[burricane]

Bump--I'f anyone out there is in the market for a great person and an outstanding fisherman, look no further. Kyle is your guy. You won't find a more motivated, clean-cut, harder working guy in the industry.

[Speckulator]

I am still looking for any opportunity that my come my way. Willing to go just about anywhere.
Thanks,
Kyle Hughes

[WAHOONBOX]

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BEST OF LUCK ...I KNOW HOW TOUGH IT IS RIGHT NOW BUT I HAVE HIGH HOPES ON THINGS GETTING BETTER IN OUR INDUSTRY

'BOX

[reel fool]

good idea marty

[Speckulator]

Tournament season is right around the corner. Anyone needing mate/extra set of hands on the boat for any bluewater/billfish tourney, gimme a shout. I'm motivated and ready to go!