Drifter Excursions – Boomerang 2
If fishing in Hilton Head Island is on your bucket list, look no further than Drifter Excursions. Your guide for the day is Captain Hank, who grew up in this area and has a passion for fishing.
Capt. Hank specializes in fun, family fishing excursions where you don’t need any experience to have a great time. In the early spring, you're likely to target Whiting, Redfish, and Blue Fish. When the waters warm up, catch a variety of Sharks, including Black Tip, Bonnethead, Atlantic Sharpnose, Lemon, Bull, and Finetooth Sharks. In the fall, expect to go for big Redfish as well as Sharks, Whiting and Bluefish.
You'll target your catch by spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep but most fish will be released to grow and be caught another day. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
The captain welcomes you aboard a 28' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time!
Kids are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now's the time to experience fishing on Hilton Head Island for yourself with Drifter Excursions!
If fishing in Hilton Head Island is on your bucket list, look no further than Drifter Excursions. Your guide for the day is Captain Hank, who grew up in this area and has a passion for fishing.
Capt. Hank specializes in fun, family fishing excursions where you don’t need any experience to have a great time. In the early spring, you're likely to target Whiting, Redfish, and Blue Fish. When the waters warm up, catch a variety of Sharks, including Black Tip, Bonnethead, Atlantic Sharpnose, Lemon, Bull, and Finetooth Sharks. In the fall, expect to go for big Redfish as well as Sharks, Whiting and Bluefish.
You'll target your catch by spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep but most fish will be released to grow and be caught another day. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
The captain welcomes you aboard a 28' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time!
Kids are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now's the time to experience fishing on Hilton Head Island for yourself with Drifter Excursions!
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Greg LaeppleRepeat angler5.0VerifiedA challenge but well worth it. Quality over Quantity
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe booked a three hour shark trip the same week were in HHI. Got lucky a trip was still available after another charter canclled on us due to mechanical problems. I was a little weary because I knew there is no guarantee to catch some sharks and we had our kids with us. We dealt with incredible high temps and real feels. captain Hank, who had three trips the day before, never stopped moving for three hours whether it was preparing bait, re-rigging the rods, casting the rods, or dropping anchor. We had a dolphin running interfence and screwing things up so he got us out of there to a new spot and then caught some some sharks. Both of kids reeled in sharks amd I lost a big that got off the hook. I would definelty book this trip again if wver back in HHI.
Joe W Francis5.0Verifiedsharks!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark on June 27, 2026 • 5 adultshad a great time. we caught a few sharks. biggest was a 5 ft bull…captain Hank was amazing! make sure you being your own cooler if you want to keep drinks or snacks cold.
Taylor Johnson5.0VerifiedHighlight of our trip to Hilton Head!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (PM) on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenWe had a wonder time with Caption Hank! We caught two large shark and my sons were over the moon! I highly suggest this fishing charter! ❤️
Ryan Neuenschwander5.0VerifiedWonderful Experience
4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore (AM) on June 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenHank worked hard to get us into good spots to stay busy in the morning. brought in some fun sharks. Family had a blast!
Caleb Cork5.0VerifiedFishing with Jennifer
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (AM) on September 6, 2026 • 6 adults
Hollie Benton5.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore on June 18, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
Jason MccumbersRepeat angler5.0Verified4 hour nearshore -Drifter Excursions with Captain Ethan
4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore (AM) on June 12, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 childHuge thank you to Drifter Excursions and Captain Ethan for taking us out last minute. Our original charter cancelled two days before our trip, and I'm glad they did. Our only request for Ethan was to put us on whatever was biting and he did just that. His experience and personality were top notch. We caught several species of shark weighing 20-40 lbs. The highlight of the day though was landing a 200lb Bull shark! I cannot recommend Drifter Excursions enough, and Ethan was by far the best captain we've had. Thank you again to them and we will be back.
Adam Olenick5.0VerifiedShark week
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (AM) on June 10, 2025 • 5 adultsWe had a great day catching a variety of sharks after loading up on some bait fish. We even got a hammer head. Our day was ended short by a storm that blew in. Overall great experience!
Chris Fichlie5.0VerifiedAwesome experience with Captain Ethan!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark on July 26, 2023 • 5 adultsCaptain Ethan was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and super easy to talk to. He guided my wife and our 3 boys, ages 20, 18, and 15 through the process of reeling in our catches. He baited our hooks and got us all setup and helped us catch numerous sharks, large and small. It was such a thrill for all of us. It was such an amazing fishing excursion. We have created memories for a lifetime here in Hilton Head. Thank you to Captain Ethan for an unforgettable experience.
- Christie Heath5.0Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore (AM) on July 11, 2023 • 3 adultsWhat a great trip! Capt Ethan was amazing! And wow, super quick. Saw a school of Jack Cerval (spelling?) and within 2 seconds he had the bait in the middle of the school and we reeled in the fish! We all caught our first sharks. Mine was just a tiny little thing that proved to be great bait for a MUCH bigger black tip. Way exceeded our expectations and the boys are now asking when they can go out again. Would give more stars if that were an option!
FAQs about Drifter Excursions – Boomerang 2
- US $540 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (AM) (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Shark (PM) (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - November Fishing (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - November Fishing (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - November Fishing - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - November Fishing - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - Spring Fishing (3 hours)
- US $540 per group - Spring Fishing - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $640 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore (4 hours)
- US $640 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Nearshore/Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is included.)
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses for everyone are included.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Bull)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Spanish Mackerel
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