A Live One
A Live One
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Hookup with 'A Live One' for a memorable Hilton Head fishing experience! Owner/Capt Blair Willis began guiding outdoor adventures in HHI in 1996, and running his own boat charters by 2006. He is not only a fishing guide but an engaging host with a wide knowledge of the local waterways and nature.
'I treat every trip as if it were an outing with my own family.' — Capt. Blair
A Live One is a Freeman Boatworks custom 29' center console. Freshly re-powered for 2025 with Yamaha 300 twin motors, and a full electronics console refresh, it has everything you need for a productive day on the water. It's the only Freeman fishing charter on HHI, a high performance catamaran hull with an unmatched ride. The wide layout of this boat is more akin to a 34' monohull in terms of space, and unquestionably more stable and smoother riding than boats in and above its class. Get there fast and comfortably, with more time to fish!
Backcountry/Inshore trips on A Live One are great for kids and very family-friendly! Child-sized life vests are provided, but feel free to bring your own if preferred. Coastal/Reef trips are age 13+ recommended, and Offshore Full Days are best for 16+. 6 Max Guests for most trips (4 for Offshore Full Days).
Inshore trips are catch-and-release fishing. Choose coastal/reef or offshore options if you're looking to bring home a meal. Contact us if ANY questions. Results greatly vary by season and trip type, and we want to make sure to match you with the best trip for your crew!
All fishing tackle provided. Live bait is often targeted by cast net to start the day, or fresh cut bait as available. Fully licensed charter boat, so no additional personal license is needed. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol ok in moderation; no hard liquor, no glass bottles, and no *wheeled* coolers.
Experience fishing in Hilton Head Island for yourself, and catch A Live One!
Hookup with 'A Live One' for a memorable Hilton Head fishing experience! Owner/Capt Blair Willis began guiding outdoor adventures in HHI in 1996, and running his own boat charters by 2006. He is not only a fishing guide but an engaging host with a wide knowledge of the local waterways and nature.
'I treat every trip as if it were an outing with my own family.' — Capt. Blair
A Live One is a Freeman Boatworks custom 29' center console. Freshly re-powered for 2025 with Yamaha 300 twin motors, and a full electronics console refresh, it has everything you need for a productive day on the water. It's the only Freeman fishing charter on HHI, a high performance catamaran hull with an unmatched ride. The wide layout of this boat is more akin to a 34' monohull in terms of space, and unquestionably more stable and smoother riding than boats in and above its class. Get there fast and comfortably, with more time to fish!
Backcountry/Inshore trips on A Live One are great for kids and very family-friendly! Child-sized life vests are provided, but feel free to bring your own if preferred. Coastal/Reef trips are age 13+ recommended, and Offshore Full Days are best for 16+. 6 Max Guests for most trips (4 for Offshore Full Days).
Inshore trips are catch-and-release fishing. Choose coastal/reef or offshore options if you're looking to bring home a meal. Contact us if ANY questions. Results greatly vary by season and trip type, and we want to make sure to match you with the best trip for your crew!
All fishing tackle provided. Live bait is often targeted by cast net to start the day, or fresh cut bait as available. Fully licensed charter boat, so no additional personal license is needed. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol ok in moderation; no hard liquor, no glass bottles, and no *wheeled* coolers.
Experience fishing in Hilton Head Island for yourself, and catch A Live One!
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My husband wanted to do a charter fiahing trip so we decided to make it a family adventure. Captain Blair was amazing and did very well with all age ranges (we had a 17 year-old, 5 year-old and 2 year-old). The kids had a great time and were all able to catch something. We were able to catch some catfish and several sharks. Captain Blair was very knowledgeable and was able to teach the kids about the different kinds of sharks. We even got to see sone dolphins and Captain Blair went out of his way to ensure the kids got to watch the dolphins play. We will definitely do this again when we return to Hilton Head!
We had a fantastic trip. First and foremost, the captain cared about our comfort. The day we were supposed to fish the weather was cold and extremely windy. The captain provided us with an alternative day so we could have a better experience. When we did start our trip, my 83 year old Dad shared that he was cold and the captain whipped out a spare coat. The captain was great with two rambunctious and excited boys (8 and 10). He provided them age appropriate task and knew how to keep them busy even in the down time. The best were his one liners about how long it takes to catch the shark! I also want to note that the captain was great at handling our party that had multiple generations. He showed everyone how to get on the boat properly whether they were old or young and had great rules regarding safety. I would highly recommend A Live One to all looking for a comfortable and fun time.
Matthew, I can’t thank you enough, both for writing such a detailed report of your experience and for being such a blast to have on board. Looking forward to next time!
Good day on the water. Everyone very friendly. Scheduled for the afternoon but got a call offering next morning to avoid heavy winds. Good call, the weather was perfect. Note, Captain Blaire was willing to go as scheduled, but felt lower winds would result in a much more enjoyable trip. We have little experience fishing but he made us feel right at home. In just 3 hours he caught the bait and we landed 5 sharks between 2-4.5 feet. Mixture of black tip and fine tooth including a 30 minute fight for one fine tooth who had no intentions of giving in. Boat and equipment were in good order. Gave us a good safety brief before we left and even included a little HHI history lesson.
Ken, thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about the trip. Really enjoyed having you all aboard this morning!
we booked a three hour trip and spent most of the time trying to catch bait that was discouraging. However, the captain made up for it and pushed back his next appointment to give us the extra time and then got us on the fish and very friendly, very knowledgeable and had a great time !!
Hands down the most comfortable trip I’ve ever taken loves the bean bag chairs. It was action‑packed from start to finish, and the captain tailored everything perfectly to my family. Even though we didn’t land the biggest fish in the ocean, the action was nonstop. The captain was engaging, funny, and took extra time with the youngest one. After coming to Hilton Head for 25 years, I can honestly rank this as one of my favorite fishing trips on the island.
Jeff, thank you so much for the feedback and comments. It really means a lot to me and I loved seeing smiles all around today. Your crew is welcome aboard any time!
FAQs about A Live One
- US $398 per group, additional US $20 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour – Junior Anglers (2 hours)
- US $598 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Family Shark Adventure (3 hours)
- US $598 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Family Shark Adventure - 10:30 AM (3 hours)
- US $798 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Backcountry Inshore (4 hours)
- US $1,148 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Monster Shark (5 hours)
- US $1,248 per group, additional US $500 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Coastal Reef & Wreck (5 hours)
- US $1,498 per group, additional US $500 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Coastal Reef & Wreck (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group, additional US $1,000 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Red Snapper & Cobia (7 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $1,000 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- GPS 2025 Update - fresh Garmin Electronics!
- Fishfinder Garmin multifrequency sonar/fishfinder!
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar Garmin radar for safe navigation
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Most of our trips, usually start with catching live bait (menhaden, mullet, etc) using a cast net. During times that live bait is not plentiful, we'll have fresh cut bait on hand.)
- Lures
- Fishing license (We maintain SC State Charter Boat licensing, as well as Federal permits. These cover the charter guests on board, so no further licensing is required.)
- River fishing (Tidal/salt rivers on the backcountry side of HHI)
- Inshore fishing (Backcountry/Inshore trips — all ages)
- Nearshore fishing (Coastal/Nearshore trips — age 13+)
- Offshore fishing (25 to 100 mi range — age 16+)
- Reef fishing (5+ hr recommended)
- Wreck fishing (5+ hr recommended)
- Backcountry fishing (Backcountry/Inshore trips — all ages)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Shark (Lemon)
- Shark (Tiger)
- Spanish Mackerel
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I'm a lifelong fisherman with 29 years experience guiding professional outdoor adventures, and running my own charters since 2006. I grew up fishing and exploring the water with my family and friends, and it's become my lifelong passion to share these experiences with others. My goal is to make sure you have a safe, comfortable, and fun experience on your adventure with A Live One.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I'm a lifelong fisherman with 29 years experience guiding professional outdoor adventures, and running my own charters since 2006. I grew up fishing and exploring the water with my family and friends, and it's become my lifelong passion to share these experiences with others. My goal is to make sure you have a safe, comfortable, and fun experience on your adventure with A Live One.
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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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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