Salty Southern Adventures
Salty Southern Adventures
If fishing in Holden Beach is on your bucket list, look no further than Salty Southern Adventures. With Captain Aaron at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Captain Aaron has a total of 30+ years of fishing off the shores of Brunswick County. This is a Veteran owned and operated family business. When booking a trip with Captain Aaron you will have a fun-filled time on the water!
These waters are home to King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blacktip Shark, Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Bluefish, Bonito, Cobia, Sailfish, Flounder, and more, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Capt. Aaron believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your vessel for the day is a 28' Contender center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. The boat includes all Coast Guard-required safety equipment and more. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation,
. #######NO GLASS BOTTLED BEVERAGES#######. Remember the 6 and 8 hour trips are a max of 4 people due to time on the water and boat room.
Tight Lines!!
Captain Aaron
If fishing in Holden Beach is on your bucket list, look no further than Salty Southern Adventures. With Captain Aaron at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Captain Aaron has a total of 30+ years of fishing off the shores of Brunswick County. This is a Veteran owned and operated family business. When booking a trip with Captain Aaron you will have a fun-filled time on the water!
These waters are home to King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blacktip Shark, Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Bluefish, Bonito, Cobia, Sailfish, Flounder, and more, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Capt. Aaron believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your vessel for the day is a 28' Contender center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. The boat includes all Coast Guard-required safety equipment and more. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation,
. #######NO GLASS BOTTLED BEVERAGES#######. Remember the 6 and 8 hour trips are a max of 4 people due to time on the water and boat room.
Tight Lines!!
Captain Aaron
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Marlene ThebeauRepeat angler•
Massachusetts, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedWell worth the hour drive from Myrtle Beach!
6 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX) on August 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Aaron was great! Excellent communication from the start regarding what could be expected and potential weather issues/plans. He was at the dock ready for us when we got there. We got extremely lucky with great weather and sea conditions to go out 10-20 miles off shore. After 4 barracuda catches (and 2 more that got away) sea sickness got the better of a couple of us and he brought us in closer to the shore, which helped, and allowed us to continue fishing and catch some spanish mackerel. We all had a great time and would highly recommend the trip! Thanks again!!!
Ashley Wolf•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedWonderful Experience!
4 Hour Trip – Near/Inshore on August 6, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenOur family of 5 had a wonderful experience! Captain Aaron was very professional - he reached out early in week to let us know he had his eye on the weather and even called the night before to check in. We thought this communication was above and beyond and much appreciated. Captain Aaron was extemely knowledgeable and we all noticed how much he loved and respected the ocean, the marine life and the work he does. His attitude was contagious! We had a great day and caught lots of fish and even two hammerhead sharks. The boat was clean and the vibes were great! Highly recommend!
Lauren Everhart•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAmazing 2 hour kids trip
2 Hour Trip – Kids on May 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe took our two sons (ages 6 and 4) on the 2 hour fishing trip and it was so fun! The boys had a blast and it was the perfect amount of time for young anglers just learning. Captain Aaron was very kind and great with the kids. He took us to two different spots. Would recommend to anyone, especially people with young kiddos who want to introduce their children to fishing. Not to mention, his yellow lab “Hook” who is the sweetest!!! Great family experience and would do again!
- Alexis Montgomery•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0Verified
An Unforgettable Day on the Water
2 Hour Trip – Kids - 2:00 PM on June 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenWe had an awesome trip! The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and especially great with my kids. He made sure everyone had a chance to catch fish, and they all did! My kids were already asking when we could come back before we even got off the boat. We'd absolutely book another trip and highly recommend it!
Cody Spears•Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedOffshore and Out of Office
8 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX) on June 25, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great day on the water. Captain Aaron is super easygoing, knew exactly where to find the fish, and shared a lot of helpful tips throughout the day. If you are looking for a Captain who knows offshore fishing, works hard to put you on fish, and makes sure everyone has a great time, I highly recommend booking a trip with him.
Jonathan Taylor•Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedA-a-ron will put you on some fish!
2 Hour Trip – Kids on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children2 hour trip for kids was the perfect length of time to get a little of inshore ocean fishing and intercostal bait throwing. Aaron was a great captain: flexible, knowledgable, good with the kids, and knows the water well! If you go with another fish charter you might as well put a flame to your money.
- Joseph Trumpis•Kentucky, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNew
great trip
6 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX) on September 6, 2026 • 4 adultscapt aaron was great. we had a good time and caught some nice fish I’ll definitely be back to fish with him again
Brandon Grassbaugh•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedif you want your kids to catch nice fish!
2 Hour Trip – Kids - 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childcaptian aaron was great, he was professional! was great to go out with my kids had a blast and havent stop talking about fishing with him since! we are a fresh water family and he taught the kids a good bit in the 2hrs that we were out! highly recommend!
Terra Rowley•Huntington, IN, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFun for teens!
2 Hour Trip – Kids on April 1, 2026 • 6 adultsI booked this for my son and five of his friends on their senior spring break trip. They all had minimal fishing experience. Captain Aaron was very flexible in planning the trip and worked with our time frame. My son said, "He was a fun, cool guy who gave good advice."
Sarah Hart•Maryland, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAbove and Beyond
4 Hour Trip – Near/Inshore on July 15, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Aaron went above and beyond to provide an amazing experience on the charter, especially for our kids. We highly recommend him and hope to go on another charter fishing trip with him in the future!
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Captain Aaron was great! Excellent communication from the start regarding what could be expected and potential weather issues/plans. He was at the dock ready for us when we got there. We got extremely lucky with great weather and sea conditions to go out 10-20 miles off shore. After 4 barracuda catches (and 2 more that got away) sea sickness got the better of a couple of us and he brought us in closer to the shore, which helped, and allowed us to continue fishing and catch some spanish mackerel. We all had a great time and would highly recommend the trip! Thanks again!!!
awesome family to have onboard. fun fish bite with lots of smiles. thank you
Our family of 5 had a wonderful experience! Captain Aaron was very professional - he reached out early in week to let us know he had his eye on the weather and even called the night before to check in. We thought this communication was above and beyond and much appreciated. Captain Aaron was extemely knowledgeable and we all noticed how much he loved and respected the ocean, the marine life and the work he does. His attitude was contagious! We had a great day and caught lots of fish and even two hammerhead sharks. The boat was clean and the vibes were great! Highly recommend!
awesome group,, great day catching fish.
We took our two sons (ages 6 and 4) on the 2 hour fishing trip and it was so fun! The boys had a blast and it was the perfect amount of time for young anglers just learning. Captain Aaron was very kind and great with the kids. He took us to two different spots. Would recommend to anyone, especially people with young kiddos who want to introduce their children to fishing. Not to mention, his yellow lab “Hook” who is the sweetest!!! Great family experience and would do again!
thank you. throughly enjoy having you all aboard.
Aaon was awesome. Family of 4nwoth a 10 and 15 year old. We had a great time. Aaron took us out to the ocean and we caught some Mackeral. The kids enjoyed just being on the boat and Aaron was great company. Taught us a lot about the fish and how they migrate around the ocan. We had beautiful weather. Can't wait to come back and do mor offshore fishing!
great having yall onboard. looking forward to taking yall out agsin. thsnk you
We had an awesome trip! The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and especially great with my kids. He made sure everyone had a chance to catch fish, and they all did! My kids were already asking when we could come back before we even got off the boat. We'd absolutely book another trip and highly recommend it!
thank you again for allowing me to take you snd your family out fishing fir some great fun snd memories.
FAQs about Salty Southern Adventures
- US $275 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
- US $275 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids - 10:00 AM (2 hours)
- US $275 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Near/Inshore (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Near/Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX) (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX) (8 hours)
- GPS Dual Garmin 8612
- Fishfinder Garmin 8612 units
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar Garmin 18mile radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait will depend on targeted species and availability )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge)
- Fishing license (License are included for all trips)
- Inshore fishing (When ocean isn't accessible )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Will depend on time allotted on trip)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your captain
Holden Beach, North Carolina, United States
I have been an avid saltwater angler for 30+ years. Putting customers on fish is a passion, not a job. Getting young anglers involved in the outdoors and on the water is a huge part of keeping our sport healthy and alive. Book a trip and start your own adventure.
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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.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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