Capt. Ray was born in Currituck, just a stone throw from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up, he fished the area with his father and grandfather who were both hunting and fishing guides. His father even took the governor of North Carolina fishing and has a plaque proclaiming him a Tarheel. Fishing both fresh and saltwater, Ray has acquired a special knowledge and a few tricks that helps him to excel at his craft.

Ray has fished the ocean and inland waters from New York to the Florida Keys and the Cayman Islands. In the mid-80's, Ray decided to settle in Nags Head and fine-tune his passion of fishing. The inshore and sounds of the Outer Banks are his playgrounds, where he catches a variety of fish year round. In 2003, he was invited to join the Pro Staff team of RL Custom Lures and the guide program with Pure Fishing. In 2006, Ray signed on with Pflueger / Shakespeare as a field representative and uses their quality tackle daily. He also that same year became an IGFA certified captain for those of you looking to set a new world or line class record. Over the past several years, Ray has competed in the American Striper Association, Striper Tournament Trail and the Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series. He’s been in several magazines relating to his experience with Striped Bass and also has been featured on the television program, In-Fisherman. If you are a seasoned pro or just a beginner, Ray will give you 100% to make sure your charter is memorable.