Ruff's Custom Coastal Adventures 

Where do I start. Captain Ruff is the best charter Captain I ever experienced. The equipment is in great working condition. Easy to use for all levels of fishing experience. His boat is roomy and comfortable. He worked hard to make sure I had the best chance to catch fish. And despite the aftermath of hurricane Helene, he did just that. We released many fish due to being over or under the legal size limit. I could go on. Don't look any further for a charter. Call Captain Ruff. BTW he was raised in the area and his knowledge about the local history made the trip a "combo fishing/historic tour. Cannot wait to book another adventure with Captain Ruff

I live in the area and when friends or family come to town they always want a fishing trip. We have tried several boat captains over the past three years until we’d found Captain Chris. There is not a more knowledgeable and friendly Captain in the area. Chris is prepared for a day on the water and will not give up or stop after trying a few spots. While riding place to place he’ll tell you what birds you’re seeing - point out the dolphins - explain what the islands are and why each one is important. After a few hours on a boat with Chris you’ll leave with a ton of knowledge, fish in the cooler, and having made a new friend. Chris is really 1 of 1 - you will find no better charter.

Captain Ruff’s trip was amazing! Even though the water temp was 90 degrees, the captain was very knowledgeable and got us all onto fish. We took our three children and Captain Ruff treated them like family and made sure they had a great time. He got them on sharks, sea trout, black drum, and reds. I would recommend him and his business ten times out of ten. We will definitely be back to fish with him again!

Capt Chris is one of the most down to earth fishermen I've had the opportunity to go out on a charter with. He is deeply knowledgeable about the technical aspects of fishing and he'll do everyrhing in his power to put you on top of the fish. But he also made me feel very comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Fishing sometimes comes with lines in trees or hooked on docks. Chris handles it all with a smile and cheer. And when you do finally hook that barely-legal redfish, no one is more excited than Capt Chris.

I’ve always wanted to charter a boat and finally pulled the trigger. This was the highlight of our trip. We couldn’t have asked for a better captain and boat. Captain Ruff is extremely knowledgeable, patient, flexible, persistent, and very good with kids. He knows where the fish are at and the area very well. We caught a couple nice Reds, lady fish, whiting, catfish, sting rays, trout, and even reeled in a couple sharks. We will 100% use him again in the future. We feel as if we made a family friend for life in Captain Ruff.

Looking for a great day on the water, couldn’t have asked for a better captain! Given the harsh conditions which weren’t ideal to fish we still managed to catch plenty! Good times with good people! Would highly recommend to anyone! Don’t hesitate to book your trip 10/10

Had an amazing trip with Chris as our captain. We caught so many fish and by far had the most out of all boats. Can’t thank him enough for the great experience and amazing outcome.

Started the day off by showing up at the dock with the boat in the water and ready to go. Capt Ruff told us a lot about the area as we traveled to the first fishing spot. He was able to speak of all types of birds and other animals found out on the water and marsh lands. He had top notch equipment and was very familiar with different ways to catch fish in the area. Talking with him I found out he does a lot of different charters not just fishing. He has a wealth of knowledge to share during his scenic trips, offers sunset cruises, dolphin watching, island trips and much more. I highly recommend booking him for any of your coastal needs.

If you are looking for a good day you can't beat Capt. Chris Ruff. He is highly knowledgeable and skilled. He readily shares tips and tricks on fishing and will point out the natural wonders as you ride from spot to spot. You will enjoy his company whether you are a novice or seasoned angler. He knows the area well and we have never come back empty handed. (not a guarantee, it is fishing after-all ) This is because he will pursue the best fishing spot relentlessly. No one will work harder at making sure you catch fish and have fun.

By far the best charter fishing trip I have been on! Chris went above and beyond to get us on fish with not very good fishing conditions but he found them and we caught a cooler full. I will definitely be going out with him next year on vacation. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great time.