Meet Captain John
Captain John Mauser is a fly fishing and light tackle guide out of Swansboro, North Carolina. He has been fishing the waters of North Carolina for thirty-five years. John spent his youth on the Chowan River in the Northeast part of the state hunting for bluegill and bass. The Chowan River was also the location where he first cast a fly rod…throwing little popping bugs at lily pads in search of bass. As a teenager, he became more familiar with the great saltwater fishing available along the coast.
John graduated from UNC Wilmington with a Marine Biology Degree and soon started working for the North Carolina Aquariums. For the past 20 years, Mauser has called Swansboro his home and has spent a great deal of his time learning the local waters. He and his wife have two sons, a 15-year old and a 9-year old, who always keep life interesting.
John helped establish the local "Crystal Coast" Project Healing Water's Program, which rehabilitates disabled military veterans through fly tying and fly-fishing activities. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
In 2014, John helped re-form the Cape Lookout Albacore Festival, and served as a board member for the first five years. The Cape Lookout Albacore Festival is a 3-day event, held each October around the height of the fall False Albacore run. The festival consists of a private fishing event for disabled veterans, a public fishing tournament, auctions, dinners and captains' parties. All of the funds from each C.L.A.F. is donated to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at the State and National Levels. Cape Lookout Albacore Festival
In 2017, John launched Mauser Fly Fishing. A local manufacturer of USA made fly rods. John's love for guiding anglers and giving casting instruction, led to the formation of this brand. John will tell you, that this company is the most challenging thing he's ever attempted, and he loves every second of it. Mauser Fly Fishing
In 2019, John worked with a few other local fly-fishing guides and formed the Carolina Fly Fishing Academy. The academy offers 1 and 2 day courses based around saltwater fly fishing in the South East. Carolina Fly Fishing Academy
John graduated from UNC Wilmington with a Marine Biology Degree and soon started working for the North Carolina Aquariums. For the past 20 years, Mauser has called Swansboro his home and has spent a great deal of his time learning the local waters. He and his wife have two sons, a 15-year old and a 9-year old, who always keep life interesting.
John helped establish the local "Crystal Coast" Project Healing Water's Program, which rehabilitates disabled military veterans through fly tying and fly-fishing activities. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
In 2014, John helped re-form the Cape Lookout Albacore Festival, and served as a board member for the first five years. The Cape Lookout Albacore Festival is a 3-day event, held each October around the height of the fall False Albacore run. The festival consists of a private fishing event for disabled veterans, a public fishing tournament, auctions, dinners and captains' parties. All of the funds from each C.L.A.F. is donated to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at the State and National Levels. Cape Lookout Albacore Festival
In 2017, John launched Mauser Fly Fishing. A local manufacturer of USA made fly rods. John's love for guiding anglers and giving casting instruction, led to the formation of this brand. John will tell you, that this company is the most challenging thing he's ever attempted, and he loves every second of it. Mauser Fly Fishing
In 2019, John worked with a few other local fly-fishing guides and formed the Carolina Fly Fishing Academy. The academy offers 1 and 2 day courses based around saltwater fly fishing in the South East. Carolina Fly Fishing Academy
