Captain

Rod Thomas

Nationality: Grew up and have fished the coast of the Carolinas for the past thirty year
Languages: English and a touch of spanish
Experience: 24 years

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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!

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Captain Ponytail Guide Service

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

Georgetown • 26 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 7 hours ago

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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Bull reds here early!

Aug 31, 2024 Georgetown

Normally bull reds are not here till mid September but NE breeze brought them in early. Looking forward to a great fall season on the big drum!

Hoping for kings… dinner instead. 7lbs!

Jun 28, 2024 Georgetown

Troll for Kings or the first few hours without a bump. Went to the flounder hole and brought back two biggest weighed 7 pounds.

Big Red Drum still here!

Jun 4, 2024 Georgetown

Went out to check some trolling motor repairs yesterday. Had some extra bait so threw a couple of lines in the water and brought this big guy in within 15 minutes! Giant red drum are here… all that’s missing is someone to catch ‘em.

Bull Red Drum are here for Memorial Day!

May 26, 2024 Georgetown

Lots of folks in town for the holiday and giant red drum have shown up as well! If you’re in the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area come down and catch the fish of a lifetime. Giant red drum are inside and shallow calm water. Love to take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime. Give us a call.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 18 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

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Angler rating

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4 stars		0
3 stars		0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

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Alice F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

The first of many!!!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Inshore - Captains Special on June 1, 2024

Alice F.

5.0 / 5

Jun 1, 2024

3 Hour Inshore - Captains Special

We had the greatest day with Captain Ponytail! We shared laughs and caught more fish than we were expecting in our short time. Captain Ponytail was the best guide. We immediately wished we’d booked a longer trip. We hope fishing with Captain Ponytail will be a new tradition for us and can’t wait for the next time!!!

We had the greatest day with Captain Ponytail! We shared laughs and caught more fish than we were expecting in our short time....

Alice F. recommends Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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Rod Thomas (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2024

Great group yesterday with Alice Fort and friends. Lots of laughs, some pretty rough water they laughed through as well… it all paid off when we sat down on biting fish and all three of them got plenty of action and great pictures of epic catches!!!

Rod Thomas (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2024

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James L.

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on October 12, 2023

James L.

Charlotte, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Oct 12, 2023

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time)

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail

Best captain in the Carolinas! My family and I have been fishing with Captain Ponytail for over 10 years, and we always have a great time and catch fish! Captain Ponytail is very friendly, professional, and he always knows the best spots to catch the big ones (especially the big drums). If you want an enjoyable fishing experience, I highly recommend you go with Captain Ponytail!

Best captain in the Carolinas! My family and I have been fishing with Captain Ponytail for over 10 years, and we always have...

James L. recommends Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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Sue H.

Lexington, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best days of my life

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on October 7, 2023

Sue H.

Lexington, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Oct 7, 2023

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time)

Best days of my life

By far, the best experience, the best guide, the most fun you can have is fishing with Capt Ponytail on winyah bay in Georgetown, SC!! We make a point of booking at least one trip in a season. It’s is the best thrill to bring one of these magnificent fish to the boat! The captain puts you on the best ” secret” fishing holes and is so knowledgeable!!!

By far, the best experience, the best guide, the most fun you can have is fishing with Capt Ponytail on winyah bay in Georgetown,...

Sue H. recommends Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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Joe S.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail.

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on October 6, 2023

Joe S.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Oct 6, 2023

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time)

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail.

My experience with Captain Ponytail has been great every trip. I have been out with Cap 11 times and I have never been disappointed. He’s always upbeat and positive and looking for the next fish. I would recommend the experience to anyone. I can’t wait for my next trip.

My experience with Captain Ponytail has been great every trip. I have been out with Cap 11 times and I have never been disappointed....

Joe S. recommends Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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Terri H.

Gay, Georgia

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Ponytail

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time) on July 10, 2023

Terri H.

Gay, Georgia

5.0 / 5

Jul 10, 2023

5 Hour Trip (Flexible Start Time)

Half Day Trip with Captain Ponytail

Great trip!! Captain Ponytail “Rod” provided everything for a great day of fishing. He knew just where to go for some great fishing and fun. I highly recommend using Captain Ponytail Guide Service. This was my first fishing trip but certainly will not be my last.

Great trip!! Captain Ponytail “Rod” provided everything for a great day of fishing. He knew just where to go for some...

Terri H. recommends Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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Rod Thomas

Hey, I'm Captain Rod Thomas

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Captain Ponytail Guide Service

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The first of many!!!

The first of many!!!

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail

Best days of my life

Best days of my life

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail.

Half day trip with Captain Ponytail.

Half Day Trip with Captain Ponytail

Half Day Trip with Captain Ponytail

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