Tailfinz Charter Service

Enjoy some fun fishing on the sun-glazed coastal waters of South Caroline! Join Captain Kerry as he takes you to some of the best fishing grounds that the area has to offer.

You will fish aboard a 24’ Sea Hunt center console. This boat is a great all-rounder that is capable of fishing in the creeks and canals and to the nearshore reefs located 3 to 5 miles out.

You’ll be angling for some Black Drum, Bluefish, , Redfish, Bonnethead Shark, Spotted Seatrout, and Weakfish. Captain Kerry will give you Penn reels and has various brands of rods . With this light tackle, the type of techniques you can utilize on your trip includes bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging.

Live bait is provided for you and can be caught either before or during your trip. If you are lucky enough to catch a fish that’s legally big enough to be taken home then Captain Kerry is happy to clean it for you. Although safety equipment is provided, children under 6 years of age must have their own life jacket taken for them. Bring only drinks, snacks, sunscreen (no spray allowed), and payment for the balance owed.

So join in on the action with Captain Kerry as he takes you and your crew out for an awesome sea-bound adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3hr pm trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $400
    This is a nearshore and or inshore trip.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 9 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 16 - Nov 20
    US $450
    On this excursion, you'll be going after the fish that is out on its morning hunt. You've got a great chance to reel in some Redfish, Cobia, Weakfish, Black Drum, Shark, and many more of the creatures that roam in the waters here. All ages and levels of ability are welcome to join Captain Kerry as he shows you some of the best coastal fishing that South Carolina has to offer.
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FAQs about Tailfinz Charter Service

Tailfinz Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr pm trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Tailfinz Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tailfinz Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Tailfinz Charter Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Tailfinz Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Tailfinz Charter Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Kerry Gehman
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
70 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I've been fishing the Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet area for 17 years now with 16 of those working as a fishing charter captain. I'm a passionate fisherman and my favorite part of this job is when I can help a youngster catch their first fish or when a lucky client catches that trophy fish of a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum 6yrs of age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
77%
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Sherri M.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
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Boat
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Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 19, 2023
Had a blast with lots of laughs, and Captain Kerry was awesome! Did not land the biggest fish, but hey we were fishing on a...
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April F.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Kerry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 2, 2023
I booked this trip as a surprise for my boyfriend and one of his friends. He had an amazing time and I appreciate Kerry for...
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Nicholas S.
South River, NJ
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Inshore/nearshore with captain Kerry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 7, 2023
Captain Kerry showed us a great time fishing! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the fish in the area. We had plenty...
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Erik L.
Hubert, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Kerry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 27, 2023
Great morning trip out with Capt Kerry.  Boat was spotless and the tackle was well kept.  Great knowledge of the area and...
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Justin E.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
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Half day with Captain Kerry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 10, 2023
Captain Kerry was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took us right out to where we could start catching fish. We had a great...
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