Reservations
Ready to book your trip? Call or email us to check availability — we'd love to take you out on the water.
Please read our cancellation and deposit policy instructions below before booking. A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation. We accept payment by personal check, cash or Venmo @Paul-Thompson-85
Making a Reservation
Booking is simple. Call or email us to check availability, then follow the steps below.
50% Deposit Required
A 50% deposit by personal check, cash, or Venmo @Paul-Thompson-85 is required to hold your reservation. Mail checks to: Captain Paul Thompson, Impulsive Charters, 4318 Loblolly Circle SE, Southport, NC 28461.
Confirmation Sent
Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a confirmation via email.
Balance Due Day-Of
The remaining balance is due on the day of the charter by personal check, cash, or Venmo @Paul-Thompson-85.
7-Day Cancellation
If you need to cancel, please do so within 7 days of your trip and your deposit is fully refundable.
Weather Cancellations
If Captain Paul cancels due to weather, we will try to reschedule you for the next best available day. If unable to reschedule, your deposit is fully refundable.
Mail deposit checks to:
Captain Paul Thompson · Impulsive Charters
4318 Loblolly Circle SE, Southport, NC 28461
What We Provide
All tackle and equipment provided — Penn International and Tiagra rods & reels (30s to 130s)
Blanket fishing license covers all anglers — no need to purchase your own
Life vests for children under 13 (US Coast Guard requirement) — we carry a variety of sizes
The Impulsive weighs 30,000 lbs — we fish safely when lighter boats stay at the dock
The Impulsive holds a six-pack license — we can carry a maximum of 6 people in your group. This is a US Coast Guard regulation.
What to Bring
Plenty of beverages to hydrate, especially during warm summer months
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and rain gear
Closed - Non Slip Shoes recommended
Camera — you'll want to capture your catch!
Snacks and pre-made sandwiches in a small cooler (we carry plenty of ice)
Captain Paul Thompson
Impulsive Charters, est. 1995, is a family owned and operated business. Captain Paul Thompson has always loved sports and the outdoors — his passion for saltwater fishing started at a young age when his parents took him and his siblings on vacation to the North Carolina coast… Bald Head Island.
After graduating from Baylor High School in Chattanooga, TN and attending the University of Tampa and University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Capt. Paul ventured to the mountains of western North Carolina. He raised rainbow trout in a secluded area of the Great Smoky Mountains, eventually building a log cabin from timber he cleared and establishing Buffalo Mountain Trout Farm.
In 1985, his parents purchased a beachfront home on Bald Head Island. Once Capt. Paul visited, he knew he had to return — permanently. After marrying his wife Jeanne in 1995, they purchased the Impulsive and immediately began the next journey of his outdoor adventures, creating a private fishing charter, tours, and commercial fishing business from their home in Southport, NC.
Ready to Cast Off?
Call or email Captain Paul today to check availability and lock in your date.