First let me start by saying expect a long essay but trust me it will be worth the read! My experience with Captain Dustin and his First Mate Dino was phenomenal. I booked this trip for me and my sister to try something new. She came from Minnesota and I came from Utah for a girls trip. I definitely know the Captain and First mate were like 🤦 oh lord two young women? How are we going to relate and converse.. It’s not common and they told us exactly that. I’m glad we made it into their history because they made it in ours! They both gave us a GREAT lifetime experience and I would do it again. I didn’t think twice about spending the money for it because I love sharks so much! As do they! Considering 3 of us instantly showed our shark tattoos and shot the sh** about them.🤘🏼 Did we know how to hunt them? No, but we sure learned alot from Captain Dustin!
In the first 10 minutes right after they threw out the line for us, we were able to snag a nurse shark! Dino and Dustin helped guide my sister Gao through the process of bringing in the Shark that was almost bigger than her. They told us Nurse sharks are not the common sharks caught from shore. So two uncommon experiences for that day was a win. Two females on a shark hunting trip and a nurse shark being caught from the shore. Dustin and Dino were very informative when it came to answering all our questions. I do want to add the RESPECT in them getting to know our cultures and who we are as people.
I’ll be honest I felt like we weren’t going to get along in the beginning but as the night progressed we all felt comfortable throwing jokes, having some drinks, and swapping stories about life. Not to mention the WEATHER was perfect. I hope this helps others take the plunge and enjoy life, see what it has to offer. I took the leap of flying across the US for an experience with strangers and vice versa for them. I’d like to say we’ve made lifelong memories and acquaintances on the East Coast! I will definitely be back with family and friends and always recommend NSB shark hunters to anyone and everyone. Thank you guys once again for being such great individuals! -Mykyla

I had so much fun, Dino and Dustin were in great company (of us of course)! They were so helpful in teaching me the ropes and helping me pull in my first shark, and a nurse shark at that! I’m the size and weight of “small” shark, but I had the best Captain and First Mate to keep me reeling regardless of my size. Dino was so kind and careful with my first shark hunting experience! Although we only got one shark for the night, we got to learn a lot from each other. We traded history + 21st century texting lessons for shark hunting lessons, bad jokes (0- Dustin) and good jokes (2 - Gao), and a lots of hootin’ and tootin’! I look forward to bringing my family and friends to do it all over again! Thanks a ton for the amazing experience Dino and Dustin! 😊 -GAO

We didn’t catch any sharks that night, but the crew worked hard at trying.Captain Dustin and Steve are great guys and very knowledgeable . I brought my sons and nieces. Dustin and Steve were extremely patient and explained everything to them. The kids absolutely loved it. Unfortunately the fish weren’t biting. It wasn’t just us, no one on the shore was catching. We drank beer, smoked cigars and had great conversations. I’d do the trip again in a heartbeat. The kids are already trying to plan another trip with Dustin and his crew.. THANK YOU GUYS WE HAD A BLAST!!

Cannot speak highly enough of Dustin and his guys Tyler and Owen! This was an incredible experience. Dustin and his team are extremely knowledgeable and personable and answered every question we had from regular fishing to shark fishing. Had only been shark fishing a couple times before but they made it so easy and fun. Dustin’s equipment was exceptional and took care of all the casting and baiting for us. We had several runs and brought in 2 sharks - 1 was 6 ft long. This experience is worth every penny! Highly highly recommend for any one interested in shark fishing from novice to experienced

I have been out with Dusty several times while it’s not guaranteed you will catch something (it’s called fishing not catching for a reason) you will always have a good time with this crew. They arrive with everything you need to hang out on the beach and have a good time while you wait for a bite. They bring chairs, drinks, music, and if it’s cool enough outside maybe even the fire pit. We used the chairs for all of about 3.5 minutes, but they were comfortable. Dusty is always full of good conversation and happy to answer any questions about shark fishing or fishing in general. He is truly passionate about what he does.
Whether you catch fish or not you will undoubtedly have a great time. There is a reason we came back to fish with Dusty. The sharks help, but the crew is always fantastic.