
Joined in 2023
Ethan Bilderback
6-9 years of experience
Topsail Beach, Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28445
Serving 7 locations




Captain Ethan, an Orvis Endorsed guide, grew up in Annapolis, Maryland around the Chesapeake Bay. As an avid waterman Ethan’s love for fishing didn’t truly start until his baseball career ended after college and he moved to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina in 2014.
Once sports ended for Captain Ethan he needed something to focus his time and drive towards. Ethan caught his first redfish with a gentleman that did the build out for the family business, Fractured Prune Doughnuts, in Surf City, North Carolina. After Captain Ethan felt the pull of a Redfish, he knew he had found his newest sport.
Captain Ethan studied fishing like he was prepping to win a national championship game. With an athletic mentality he sharpened his craft by learning the tidal fluctuations, water temps, and staging areas depending on seasons of where fish will be.
After he had the fish dialed in on a spinning reel he looked for what was next. Captain Ethan picked up a Fly rod and knew that this was the sport he had could dive into. Captain Ethan started tying his own flies and went through stages of in-depth learning to figure out what the fish liked and did not like.
Many years of fishing from Wrightsville Beach to Swansboro later, Captain Ethan is ready to put his knowledge to the test and offer productive trips and to educate foreign anglers to how he plays his sport either on Light Tackle or Fly Fishing.

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5.0
Based on 14 reviews
Michael L.
October 2025
VerifiedI got to the ramp a little early and Capt Bilderback was there ready to go. Glass calm conditions gave us some opportunities with gugglers. We had aggressive looks but no connections. Off to the flooded marsh flats: right out of a movie type setting. This guy has the eyes of an Osprey. First fish just lolling along with his tail flagging to us on a glass mirror. Beautiful. Ended the morning with two fish to the net and at least 5 stalk/casts scenarios. I flubbed several and Ethan remained very patient with me- so thank you! Nice young man- fully recommend him.
Read moreGary Y.
July 2025
VerifiedCaptain Ethan was fantastic. He knows where the fish are and he put us on them. Very professional and great at coaching me with my casting. I can’t wait to go fishing with him again. I recommend him and Steller to anyone looking for a great day of fishing.
Read moreRon O.
June 2025
VerifiedEthan was excellent and very knowledgeable we had a great time fishing. Thanks again Erin and Ron.
Read moreCody K.
November 2024
VerifiedHad a great time on the water with my dad and my 4 year old son! Captain Daniel was awesome!
Read moreRick E.
October 2024
VerifiedGreat time. Ethan put us on some great fish. Will go again if we go back to Topsail next year. Only guided trip I've taken that was well worth the cost
Read moreDaniel K.
July 2024
VerifiedDan worked his butt off to put us on some fish. It was a good trip. I would def fish with this young man again!!!
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