Above & Below Charters
For your next vacation in South Carolina, you’re going to want to book a trip with Above & Below Charters. Captain David is a USCG 200 Ton Master and has been fishing the Atlantic his whole life. Deep sea fishing is his specialty and he can’t wait to take your group out for an exciting day.
The day will be spent on his 38’ “Salty Mistress”, a comfortable sport fishing boat. There is plenty of space for all 6 anglers. There is a cabin for the kids to chill in during the ride out to the fishing grounds. Once the fishing starts, you’ll be grateful for the fighting chair and walkaround option – you’re less likely to lose your fish close to the boat this way!
There is also a tuna tower, giving you that extra edge over your prey, and plenty of rod holders for trolling. There is mostly Penn gear on board for you to troll with, with Penn and Shimano conventional reels. If you’d like to go spearfishing or snorkeling, let the captain know in advance – he has 1 spear gun and 1 Hawaiian sling for you to use, and equipment for snorkeling for 4 people.
Depending on the trip you choose, you can expect to target Blue Marlin, Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Grouper, and many more. You’ll mostly be trolling, but can do some bottom fishing if there is time on the longer trip.
Kids of any age are welcome but parents need to be with them. It’s a long trip but exciting for them! Life vests are provided.
Included in the price are top-quality rods and reels, all the bait and tackle, and ice. The fishing license for the group is also provided. You should bring a small cooler of food and drink. Beer is allowed, but should be in cans, and not too much! Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and to wear light layers of clothing with deck shoes.
Book an epic offshore adventure with Above & Below Charters today!
With increasing fuel prices, a surcharge may apply and you will be notified by the captain prior to the trip date of the current charges.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (116)
+113Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
96%
May 7, 2025
12 Hour Trip – Trolling
Lots of tacos!
What a great trip! We caught lots of mahi mahi and could easily have caught them for our whole trip. However, we wanted a variety of fish so Capitain Dave took us to some other locations. Somehow he found the fish everywhere we went. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, etc. C.J. made sure we caught as many fish as possible. Can't say enough about how great this trip was. Weather was perfect!!
What a great trip! We caught lots of mahi mahi and could easily have caught them for our whole trip. However, we wanted a variety...
May 29, 2025
10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
Wow what a trip
Absolutely class act. David and his son CJ made a lasting impression for sure. Looking forward to fishing with you next time. Put us on fish all day. Had an excellent trip with a limit of vermilion snapper, several keeper sea bass, keeper trigger fish, grunts for live bait. Multiple 5’ barracuda for fun. Then there was the cobia fish of a lifetime for most.
Absolutely class act. David and his son CJ made a lasting impression for sure. Looking forward to fishing with you next time....
Mar 28, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing
Spring Break
We were the only ones out on the Atlantic it seemed like. 1.5’ seas and we were out 55 miles. There laid back attitudes and great knowledge put us on fish and put us on a ton of good fights on the reel. Captain Dave and CJ worked well together and made the entire trip extremely fun! We will be back.
We were the only ones out on the Atlantic it seemed like. 1.5’ seas and we were out 55 miles. There laid back attitudes and great...
Mar 8, 2025
12 Hour Trip – Trolling
Great guys know what they’re doing
With it being early season bite wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop the guys kept searching until we found spots that were hitting allowed us to fish for what we wanted finished the last spot off fishing for a shark actually got a good bite the shark just didn’t get the whole fish just half of it
With it being early season bite wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop the guys kept searching until we found spots that were hitting...
Apr 26, 2025
12 Hour Trip – Trolling
12 hr cruise
We, a party of 6, had a blast on our trip, captain Dave was well experienced and very knowledgeable. First mate CJ was steady and persistent… We did the trolling and bottom fishing, caught fish both ways . Would definitely recommend to friends and family
We, a party of 6, had a blast on our trip, captain Dave was well experienced and very knowledgeable. First mate CJ was steady...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (116)
+113Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
96%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Lots of tacos!
12 Hour Trip – Trolling on May 7, 2025
What a great trip! We caught lots of mahi mahi and could easily have caught them for our whole trip. However, we wanted a variety of fish so Capitain Dave took us to some other locations. Somehow he found the fish everywhere we went. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, etc. C.J. made sure we caught as many fish as possible. Can't say enough about how great this trip was. Weather was perfect!!
What a great trip! We caught lots of mahi mahi and could easily have caught them for our whole trip. However, we wanted a variety of fish so Capitain Dave took us to some other locations. Somehow he found the fish everywhere we went. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, etc. C.J. made sure we caught as many fish as possible. Can't say enough about how great this trip was. Weather was perfect!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Wow what a trip
10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 29, 2025
Absolutely class act. David and his son CJ made a lasting impression for sure. Looking forward to fishing with you next time. Put us on fish all day. Had an excellent trip with a limit of vermilion snapper, several keeper sea bass, keeper trigger fish, grunts for live bait. Multiple 5’ barracuda for fun. Then there was the cobia fish of a lifetime for most.
Absolutely class act. David and his son CJ made a lasting impression for sure. Looking forward to fishing with you next time. Put us on fish all day. Had an excellent trip with a limit of vermilion snapper, several keeper sea bass, keeper trigger fish, grunts for live bait. Multiple 5’ barracuda for fun. Then there was the cobia fish of a lifetime for most.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Spring Break
8 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on March 28, 2025
We were the only ones out on the Atlantic it seemed like. 1.5’ seas and we were out 55 miles. There laid back attitudes and great knowledge put us on fish and put us on a ton of good fights on the reel. Captain Dave and CJ worked well together and made the entire trip extremely fun! We will be back.
We were the only ones out on the Atlantic it seemed like. 1.5’ seas and we were out 55 miles. There laid back attitudes and great knowledge put us on fish and put us on a ton of good fights on the reel. Captain Dave and CJ worked well together and made the entire trip extremely fun! We will be back.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great guys know what they’re doing
12 Hour Trip – Trolling on March 8, 2025
With it being early season bite wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop the guys kept searching until we found spots that were hitting allowed us to fish for what we wanted finished the last spot off fishing for a shark actually got a good bite the shark just didn’t get the whole fish just half of it
With it being early season bite wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop the guys kept searching until we found spots that were hitting allowed us to fish for what we wanted finished the last spot off fishing for a shark actually got a good bite the shark just didn’t get the whole fish just half of it
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
12 hr cruise
12 Hour Trip – Trolling on April 26, 2025
We, a party of 6, had a blast on our trip, captain Dave was well experienced and very knowledgeable. First mate CJ was steady and persistent… We did the trolling and bottom fishing, caught fish both ways . Would definitely recommend to friends and family
We, a party of 6, had a blast on our trip, captain Dave was well experienced and very knowledgeable. First mate CJ was steady and persistent… We did the trolling and bottom fishing, caught fish both ways . Would definitely recommend to friends and family
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