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Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach

Join Hook 1 Charters for a memorable day on the water in Folly Beach, South Carolina! Captain Chandler Williams is a full-time angler who eats, breathes, and sleeps chasing fish. He has traveled all over the world guiding in 3 different countries on 3 continents and he knows how to create a fun and enjoyable trip for his guests. Join one of his employed and insured captains and have a first-rate fishing experience on the waters around Folly Beach!

You’ll fish from an 18’ Xplor Boatworks flats boat. It can sit up to 3 guests, runs on a 115 HP Mercury Pro XS four stroke engine, and uses modern GPS electronics to make a safe and quick reach to the fish and back. You’ll also have an ice-box to store your fish and a livewell to provide you with live bait.

The species you can target include Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Permit, Bonefish, Sheepshead, Redfish, and more. You can fish various grounds, from inshore and nearshore waters to reefs, wrecks, flats to the secluded backcountry. The technique you and your captain will be using to catch fish is fly fishing on light tackle. You can keep some of the species you catch and you’re free to bring kids on your trip.

The captain will provide you with all the equipment, including the fly fishing gear, live bait, and lures. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch and provide fishing licenses and drinks, all free of charge. The only thing you should bring is your favorite food.

Come visit Hook 1 Charters and enjoy a wonderful day of fishing!



FAQs about Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach

Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depending on what we’re fishing for, skill level and method of fishing. Live bait is always covered under the cost. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning is per request to keep fish. This is a sight fishing Charter that primarily does catch and release )
  • Drinks (Water. Bring whatever else you would like other than water )
  • Fishing License (Licenses are covered )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Estuaries and the backcountry)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Chandler Williams
Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
104 Customer reviews
Member since May 2021
Captain Chandler Williams has been in the outdoor industry since he was 17. By the age of 18, he was an international guide. He has guided in three different countries, and across three different continents. He's got experience guiding in the Florida Keys and along the coastal waters of South Carolina. Capt. Chandler and his close friend own Hook 1 Charters and have two boats in two of America’s greatest cities – Charleston, SC, and Key West, FL!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Bonefish Bonefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Xplor Boatworks (Flats boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 115HP Mercury engine.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Estuaries and the backcountry
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Depending on what we’re fishing for, skill level and method of fishing. Live bait is always covered under the cost.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning is per request to keep fish. This is a sight fishing Charter that primarily does catch and release
Drinks
Water. Bring whatever else you would like other than water
Fishing License
Licenses are covered
Fly Fishing Equipment

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
Kids are welcome
You Keep Catch
Depends on the species
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pete's Perfect Pose
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Karin D.
Spring Lake, North Carolina
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Pete's Perfect Pose

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 9, 2022
Great morning fishing trip with Chandler.  The fish were biting.  Can’t wait to go out again next month when we are back...
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Nate S.
Seville, OH
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Fishing with Chandler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 1, 2021
Just a couple of guys looking for fishing fun. Chandler delivered! Had us on a school of nice Redfish in a hurry.
Nate S. recommends Hook 1 Charters – Folly Beach
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Bob G.
Charleston, South Carolina
Excellent
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Half day w Capt Chandler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 9, 2021
Great trip had super day Capt got us on fish in the least expected place!  Great boat
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