Salty Habit Charters
Salty Habit Charters
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Welcome to Salty Habit Charters, one of Charleston's premier fishing charters! Join Captain Justin on an unforgettable fishing experience that's sure to make memories you won't soon forget. Captain Justin is a Charleston native with fishing in his blood. Having fished these waters nearly 40 years, a growing love for being on the water, and his passion to share is knowledge, it's clear that Captain Justin was born to be a fishing guide. So, in 2017, he decided to share his affinity for fishing with others, and Salty Habit Charters was born.
Captain Justin is a USCG licensed merchant mariner, fully insured, with a lifetime of experience on the water. He has all the intangibles to operate his vessel safely and efficiently. As a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and Captains for Clean Water, Justin takes great pride in not just teaching others how to catch fish but the best practices to use in order to protect our great fishery and the importance of doing our part to keep our estuary clean.
Salty Habit Charters provides multiple charter options in order to provide the perfect fit for you.
When fishing with Salty Habit charters, you'll be aboard a beautiful 22' Sportsman Bay boat. This center console boat is powered by a 2024 Yamaha 150, and is fully equipped with the latest top of the line electronics, premium audio system, T-top, cushioned seating, endless storage(including an large cooler for your drinks), and an open platform that allows up to 7 passengers(6 guests). She is an absolute fishing machine!!
All your fishing gear is provided, which includes top brands like Penn, Shimano, Bubba Blade, gautsuyamah hooks, PowerPro braid, etc. So you'll be fishing with confidence while
enjoying an action-packed day on the water!
Book your trip today and let Captain Justin show you around his backyard and where he hides all his fish! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay SALTY!!
Welcome to Salty Habit Charters, one of Charleston's premier fishing charters! Join Captain Justin on an unforgettable fishing experience that's sure to make memories you won't soon forget. Captain Justin is a Charleston native with fishing in his blood. Having fished these waters nearly 40 years, a growing love for being on the water, and his passion to share is knowledge, it's clear that Captain Justin was born to be a fishing guide. So, in 2017, he decided to share his affinity for fishing with others, and Salty Habit Charters was born.
Captain Justin is a USCG licensed merchant mariner, fully insured, with a lifetime of experience on the water. He has all the intangibles to operate his vessel safely and efficiently. As a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and Captains for Clean Water, Justin takes great pride in not just teaching others how to catch fish but the best practices to use in order to protect our great fishery and the importance of doing our part to keep our estuary clean.
Salty Habit Charters provides multiple charter options in order to provide the perfect fit for you.
When fishing with Salty Habit charters, you'll be aboard a beautiful 22' Sportsman Bay boat. This center console boat is powered by a 2024 Yamaha 150, and is fully equipped with the latest top of the line electronics, premium audio system, T-top, cushioned seating, endless storage(including an large cooler for your drinks), and an open platform that allows up to 7 passengers(6 guests). She is an absolute fishing machine!!
All your fishing gear is provided, which includes top brands like Penn, Shimano, Bubba Blade, gautsuyamah hooks, PowerPro braid, etc. So you'll be fishing with confidence while
enjoying an action-packed day on the water!
Book your trip today and let Captain Justin show you around his backyard and where he hides all his fish! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay SALTY!!
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I went with a friend of mine, and greatly enjoyed it. The captain is an awesome dude, very interactive, cracking jokes and made the slow moments go bye faster. It was pretty informative too, he made sure to tell us what we were doing and why, aswell as tips about the fishing itself. We caught about 5 fish total, it was a slower day but honestly I wouldve enjoyed the trip had we caught nothing. Overall I'm incredibly happy with the trip and will be booking more trips in the future. Would highly recomend Captain Justin.
Thank you so much for the kind words Austin. I tell folks all the time, that there's a lot more to being a fishing guide than just catching fish. I'm glad to hear that I was able to provide you guys with an enjoyable experience despite the tough bite. We'll get them next time, no doubt! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay Salty my friend! Thanks again for choosing Salty Habit Charters!!
We had a great day out with Captain Justin. He was patient with our teenage boys and did a nice job teaching and guiding them throughout the trip. We caught a mix of redfish, trout, and a flounder, and he kept us on fish most of the time. He was easy to talk to and made for a relaxed, enjoyable experience on the water. Overall, a really solid trip and a good choice for families.
What an incredible review! Thank you, Alex. I gotta say, there wasn't any patience needed today, my friend. (except perhaps with the fish, lol) Both those young men were polite, patient, and followed instructions very well. Not to mention they CAN FISH! It was an absolute pleasure having you guys on board today and are welcome on my boat anytime! I can't wait to see how well those guys do next time, when the fish are actually cooperating!! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay Salty my friend. Thanks again for choosing Salty Habit Charters!
Capt. Justin is a knowledgeable fisherman who will make sure you get some fish in the boat. He busted his A** and went to great lengths to make sure we had a good experience all while telling memorable stories. The bite was slow but he got the job done. Thanks Justin!!
Thank you so much for acknowledging and appreciating my efforts Gavin. Those fish certainly made me work for it! I'm glad you guys had an enjoyable experience despite the slow bite. It was an absolute pleasure having you guys on board today and I'm looking forward to our redemption trip when you guy's come back to Charleston! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay Salty my friend! Thanks again for choosing Salty Habit Charters!!
Captain Justin is as real as it gets and very experienced, he got us on some fish and even took us along to catch bait, even though it was a slow day it was great still got on some trout and reds. Fun experience!
This review is as real as it gets Drake and I really appreciate it! I'm really looking forward to getting you guys back on the water! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay Salty my friend! Thanks again for choosing Salty Habit Charters!!🤙🏻
We caught some sharks! Trip had to be rescheduled for later in week. We set out from public pier and had to find some bait fish. After a few attempts found the fish. Then went to shark location and after after a few minutes caught some sharks. Captain helped us prepare some for cooking at local restaurant. My son and I had a great time and would book again!
Thanks for the great review Trevor! I had a blast shark fishing with you guys today and can't wait to do it again! In the meantime, keep those lines tight and stay Salty my friend! Thanks again for choosing Salty Habit Charters!!
FAQs about Salty Habit Charters
What are the trip rates for Salty Habit Charters?
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Shark Fishing (PM) (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Shark Fishing (PM) - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Shark Fishing (PM) - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Shark Fishing(AM) (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Shark Fishing(AM) - 10:00 AM (2 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing(AM) (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing(AM) - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing(PM) (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing(PM) - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Shark Fishing(PM) (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Shark Fishing(PM) - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing(AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing(PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Inshore Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salty Habit Charters?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Salty Habit Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Everything is provided. )
- Live bait (Live/fresh bait will always be on-board prior to trip. Based on the captains discretion, certain situations may call for aquiring bait during trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain will clean your catch free of charge.)
- Drinks (Bottle water/ice provided. )
- Fishing license (Provided for all anglers. )
What types of fishing does Salty Habit Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing (Fishing tidal creeks, rivers, and bays.)
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
What fishing techniques does Salty Habit Charters offer?
- Light tackle (Light action rod and reels using live or cut bait)
- Heavy tackle (Meadium-heavy rod and reels bottom fishing with li)
- Bottom fishing (Meadium-heavy rod and reels bottom fishing with li)
- Spinning (All rod and reels setups are spinning reels.)
- Popping (Using popping corks with live bait in tidal creeks)
Which fish species can I catch with Salty Habit Charters?
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Freshwater Drum
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Sheepshead
- Shrimp
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Captain Justin McConnell has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience fishing a wide range of all the local rivers and waterways. With an ever-growing enthusiasm and appreciation for fishing, you won't find another captain with more passion than Captain Justin. He ensures that his trips are always family-friendly and encourages learning about the different species and how to catch them. When you join him not only will you make some amazing memories but you'll hopefully come back to shore as a better angler.
Justin M.
Captain
Captain Justin McConnell has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience fishing a wide range of all the local rivers and waterways. With an ever-growing enthusiasm and appreciation for fishing, you won't find another captain with more passion than Captain Justin. He ensures that his trips are always family-friendly and encourages learning about the different species and how to catch them. When you join him not only will you make some amazing memories but you'll hopefully come back to shore as a better angler.
Justin M.
Captain
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
How you can pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
American Express
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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