About Us

Jed Dixon is a native of Manteo and grew up fishing the backwaters of the Roanoke, Croatan and Pamlico sounds. After high school, Jed went to the US Merchant Marine Academy where he majored in Marine Transportation and obtained a 1600 ton Oceans Masters license and has been a professional mariner for over 20 years . His experience navigating the shallow waters of eastern North Carolina has allowed him to pursue his passion for inshore fishing. Jed’s experience and knowledge serves him well and he looks forward to guiding you on your next fishing adventure.

Why Fish Absolut?

You’re not just hiring a fishing guide. You’re fishing with someone who knows these waters.

The Outer Banks isn’t just where we fish—it’s home.

As an Outer Banks native and professional mariner, Captain Jed Dixon has spent a lifetime learning these waters and more than two decades navigating them professionally. That combination of local knowledge, seamanship, and fishing experience gives Absolut Charters a different perspective than the typical fishing charter.

Outer Banks Native. Professional Mariner. Inshore Specialist.

We specialize in the shallow-water fisheries that make the Outer Banks unique. From sight-casting for red drum to chasing speckled trout, bluefish, sheepshead, and other inshore species, we know how to adjust the plan to the conditions, the tides, the bait, and the fish.

Because out here, the plan can change quickly.

Wind changes. Tides change. Water temperatures change. Bait moves. Fish move.

We don’t believe in forcing a fishing trip into a predetermined plan. We read the conditions, make adjustments, and go where we believe your best opportunity is that day.