John Roehrs
Kill Devil Hills
Summary
Capable captain and well versed in the cockpit. Extensive experience in traveling and shipping boats. Travels include the entire east coast of the US as well as Bermuda, Costa Rica, Bahamas, and Mexico. Have always been known for great communication skills with guests while still maintaining a safe and fun environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mate/Relief Captain
Haphazard Sportfishing
Manteo
12.2023 - 09.2025
- 60' Spencer
- Extensive travel Atlantic and Pacific
- Full time mate
- When traveling operated the boat as captain when other captain was away.
Captain
Gratitude Sportfshing
Palm Beach
10.2020 - 11.2023
- 68' Bayliss
- Full time captain
- Extensive travel - Atlantic and Pacific
- Shipped boat as well as delivered on own bottom
Mate
Desperado Sportfishing
Manteo
03.2019 - 10.2020
- 56' Taylor Harrison
- Full time charter fishing mate.
- Charter fishing on a daily basis for Tuna, Mahi, Marlin etc.
Mate
A Salt Weapon Sportfishing
Manteo
10.2015 - 10.2019
- 56' Paul Mann
- Full time charter fishing mate
- Captain in training
- Gained captains license
Education
High School Diploma -
E.A. Laney
Wilmington, NC05-2011
Skills
- Managing and keeping full time crew
- Excellent with communication
- Managing all aspects of the engine room
- Extensive experience with CAT motors
- Paperwork for entry and exit of countries
- Patient with the aspects of owners and guests daily needs
Accomplishments
- North Carolina State Record bluefin tuna 877 lbs
- 3rd place Hatteras Marlin Club tournament
- Overall and daily winner Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament
- Most Marlin Pelagic Rockstar Tournament
Certification
- 100 ton masters
Timeline
Mate/Relief Captain
Haphazard Sportfishing
12.2023 - 09.2025
Captain
Gratitude Sportfshing
10.2020 - 11.2023
Mate
Desperado Sportfishing
03.2019 - 10.2020
Mate
A Salt Weapon Sportfishing
10.2015 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
E.A. Laney