Captain
Rod Thomas

Member since January 2024 Georgetown, United States
Background
I began my career as a television producer in 1982, specializing in fishing shows for Outdoor Channel and Fox Sports South from 1991 to 2000. The experience of producing fishing shows was great training for my eventual role as a Captain. Having fished the coast of the Carolinas for the past thirty years, I now find joy in tailoring fishing trips to meet my guests' needs so they can experience the coast for themselves.
Techniques
Love to cast and retrieve jigs and hard baits for slot reds and trout but my favorite is dead bait and corking for bull reds 40”+ and live baiting for tarpon and sharks. Big fish in skinny water gets me going faster than anything!

Hey, I'm Captain Rod Thomas

Georgetown, United States
Background
I began my career as a television producer in 1982, specializing in fishing shows for Outdoor Channel and Fox Sports South from 1991 to 2000. The experience of producing fishing shows was great training for my eventual role as a Captain. Having fished the coast of the Carolinas for the past thirty years, I now find joy in tailoring fishing trips to meet my guests' needs so they can experience the coast for themselves.
Techniques
Love to cast and retrieve jigs and hard baits for slot reds and trout but my favorite is dead bait and corking for bull reds 40”+ and live baiting for tarpon and sharks. Big fish in skinny water gets me going faster than anything!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Georgetown
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Jennifer M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT Trip & Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on September 6, 2025
Capt Rod was laid back, but committed to a great catch! We booked a 6hr trip and fished 2 spots over that time - about 10/15...
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Ryan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ron was great

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on July 29, 2025
Captain Ron was very patient and knowledgeable. He helped as much or as little as you wanted.ย  Weโ€™re fairly experienced...
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Carrie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very friendly and patient

VERIFIED   3 Hour Inshore - Captains Special on July 3, 2025
We went on a quick trip with our two young kids (6,9). Captain Rod was very friendly and patient with us and the kids as we...
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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on September 1, 2025
Rod was very accommodating to both my young boys and myself.ย  We caught some big fish and had a great time.
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Patrick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father and Two Sons gone fishinโ€™

VERIFIED   3 Hour Inshore - Captains Special on July 14, 2025
Captain Rod was excellent. He was patient and helpful with my boys, talking to them about fishing and boating procedures, and...
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