Meet Captain Zach Bland

Meet Captain Zach Bland and UFO Charters

Captain Zach Bland brings years of local experience and deep-rooted knowledge of Eastern North Carolina’s waters to every trip. Growing up surrounded by the region’s creeks, sounds, and rivers, he developed a natural connection to the sport from a young age. What began as a childhood pastime evolved into a lifelong passion that Zach now shares with anglers of all skill levels. His primary focus is on providing a steady, educational experience on the water, ensuring every guest feels confident and supported throughout their time onboard.

Guiding is far more than just finding fish for Captain Zach—it’s about sharing the insights he has cultivated over decades. He takes genuine joy in helping guests understand the surrounding ecosystem, read subtle water patterns, and spot the signs that lead to successful catches. His calm, approachable teaching style makes picking up new skills both easy and enjoyable, with every trip tailored around the specific goals and experience of his guests.

As a strong advocate for artificial lure fishing, Zach relies on a broad range of proven tactics to target top inshore species like speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. He adapts to changing daily conditions with confidence, utilizing shallow-water twitchbaits, topwaters, and strategic jigging to maximize each outing's potential. This versatile approach equips anglers with valuable techniques they can carry with them long after their trip with UFO Charters concludes.

The Boat: 22’ Blue Wave

Trips with Captain Zach take place aboard a 22-foot Blue Wave bay boat, built in 2019 and powered by a reliable 200HP Yamaha engine. Designed specifically for both comfort and performance, the vessel easily accommodates up to four guests with plenty of room to cast and move around. Its clean layout and smooth ride make navigating shallow marshes and open fishing grounds effortless. Outfitted with quality gear and maintained to high standards, the boat offers a reliable, stress-free setup so you can focus entirely on enjoying your time on the water.

UFO Charters Available Trips

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expertise & Attributes

12 Years of Experience

fishing Attributes

Nature / Wildlife Views

Saltwater Fishing

Good with Large Groups

Good with New Anglers

Good with Families

Good with Kids

Gear & Equipment

Available Fishing Gear

Lures

Reels

Rods

Good to Knows

Trip Includes:

- Rods, reels& tackle

- Lures

What to bring:

- Hat, Sunscreen, Polaroid Sunglasses

- Wear weather appropriate clothing

- Food, Drinks and North Carolina fishing license

DEPOSIT: A deposit is required for all bookings and will be applied at checkout

BALANCE: The remaining balance is due on the trip date as either Credit or Cash.

GUEST CANCELLATION: In the event that you must cancel your booking, you must do so 7 days prior to your trip date to receive a refund on your deposit. Rescheduling is encouraged and dependent on guide availability.

GUIDE CANCELLATION: In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, health, or equipment issues, you will have the option to reschedule your charter for a later date or receive a refund on your deposit.

TIPPING: Tips to your guide are greatly appreciated for your quality trip.

VEHICLE

UFO Charters

Boat Type: Motorboat (engine-powered)

Boat Guest Capacity: 4

Boat Length: 22

Manufacturer Name: Blue Wave (Bay boat)

Model Year: 2019

Number of Engines: 1

Horsepower per Engine: 200

Maximum Cruising Speed: 50

Boat Registration: Not Given

Features: GPS, Fish Finder, Wireless Trolling Motor