Captain
Ted Mears

Member since April 2024 North Myrtle Beach, United States
Background
Hi, I started out mating on charter boats in Lewis DE and Ocean City MD. I worked in the summers while attending college at the University of MD. While others were out living it up in the summer night life. I studied highly migratory fish patterns, and their feeding patterns. During my sophomore year of college I was lucky to have won the Super Bowl of Tuna Tournaments and 2 weeks later win the Super Bowl of Billfish Tournaments known as the White Marlin open. This then salitified my love for offshore fishing. I was very fortunate to have worked and mated on some of the Top Charter Boats. I learned from the best offshore captains in the world. It paid off big time as I went on to win 17 national and international Tournaments all over the world. At the age of 24 I received my first license as a Charter boat Captain. However, I wasn’t ready to give up the thrill of working in the cockpit. I continued to mate until my late 20’s. Fishing all over the world.At age 31, I increased my captain’s license to become USCG 100 Ton Captain. I enjoy teaching anyone the incredible sport of offshore fishing and it became my career. To this day I help create memories of a lifetime for Men, Women and children of all ages. I help create an atmosphere that is fun and enjoyable for all involved. Whether begginer or novice. I am able to pass the awesomeness of these adventures to others. I guarantee that I work my tail off to put my client’s on fish and create a memory of a lifetime for them, with that said Lets go fishing!!!
Techniques
Our Custom Carolina Hull only allows us to fish in the Ocean and provides a very comfortable ride. We can take up to six anglers. We entertain all styles of fishing. We provide all the takle needed to catch a fish of a lifetime. OFFSHORE fishing styles include, Trolling for all types of HMS. These top water bites are incredible.From light tackle to heavy. We have you covered on your choice of what you would like to catch and what tackle you want to use. When conditions allow, We can fish with KITES that produce jaw dropping bites on the surface for Huge Marlin,Tuna,Wahoo,Mahi Mahi, Shark! We also deep drop for Swordfish. Along the continental shelf edges, deep dropping can produce large grouper,snapper,golden tile fish and lots of other delicious species. INSHORE, the style shifts to wrecks,ledges,Atificial Reefs that produce great fishing for King Mackerel,Black Sea Bass,Snapper, If you’re style is more of just getting out on the South Carolina Ocean. Styles of fishing including Flounder,Black Sea Bass,Spanish Mackerel and the delicious lil tunny. Light tackle is recommended for these species as it makes for a better fight on the fish. Our favorite style of fishing is OFFSHORE trolling as it produces HUGE FISH that create memories of a lifetime. Whatever style you prefer, we can accommodate them. Raptor Sportfishing S.C. looks forward to having you aboard on your next fishing adventure. Don’t wait! Book Now!

Hey, I'm Captain Ted Mears

North Myrtle Beach, United States
Background
Hi, I started out mating on charter boats in Lewis DE and Ocean City MD. I worked in the summers while attending college at the University of MD. While others were out living it up in the summer night life. I studied highly migratory fish patterns, and their feeding patterns. During my sophomore year of college I was lucky to have won the Super Bowl of Tuna Tournaments and 2 weeks later win the Super Bowl of Billfish Tournaments known as the White Marlin open. This then salitified my love for offshore fishing. I was very fortunate to have worked and mated on some of the Top Charter Boats. I learned from the best offshore captains in the world. It paid off big time as I went on to win 17 national and international Tournaments all over the world. At the age of 24 I received my first license as a Charter boat Captain. However, I wasn’t ready to give up the thrill of working in the cockpit. I continued to mate until my late 20’s. Fishing all over the world.At age 31, I increased my captain’s license to become USCG 100 Ton Captain. I enjoy teaching anyone the incredible sport of offshore fishing and it became my career. To this day I help create memories of a lifetime for Men, Women and children of all ages. I help create an atmosphere that is fun and enjoyable for all involved. Whether begginer or novice. I am able to pass the awesomeness of these adventures to others. I guarantee that I work my tail off to put my client’s on fish and create a memory of a lifetime for them, with that said Lets go fishing!!!
Techniques
Our Custom Carolina Hull only allows us to fish in the Ocean and provides a very comfortable ride. We can take up to six anglers. We entertain all styles of fishing. We provide all the takle needed to catch a fish of a lifetime. OFFSHORE fishing styles include, Trolling for all types of HMS. These top water bites are incredible.From light tackle to heavy. We have you covered on your choice of what you would like to catch and what tackle you want to use. When conditions allow, We can fish with KITES that produce jaw dropping bites on the surface for Huge Marlin,Tuna,Wahoo,Mahi Mahi, Shark! We also deep drop for Swordfish. Along the continental shelf edges, deep dropping can produce large grouper,snapper,golden tile fish and lots of other delicious species. INSHORE, the style shifts to wrecks,ledges,Atificial Reefs that produce great fishing for King Mackerel,Black Sea Bass,Snapper, If you’re style is more of just getting out on the South Carolina Ocean. Styles of fishing including Flounder,Black Sea Bass,Spanish Mackerel and the delicious lil tunny. Light tackle is recommended for these species as it makes for a better fight on the fish. Our favorite style of fishing is OFFSHORE trolling as it produces HUGE FISH that create memories of a lifetime. Whatever style you prefer, we can accommodate them. Raptor Sportfishing S.C. looks forward to having you aboard on your next fishing adventure. Don’t wait! Book Now!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(4 reviews)
North Myrtle Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great time for my son\u2019s birthday!
Great time for my son\u2019s birthday!
Great time for my son\u2019s birthday!
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Kevin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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JUST……WOW

VERIFIED   10 HR Full Day– Inshore/Nearshore on April 18, 2025
We really enjoyed the knowledge and passion that captain Ted and crew conveyed. We had a beautiful day weather wise and they...
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David L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time for my son’s birthday!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream!!!! on May 15, 2025
We did a 12-hour trip and had a great time catching wahoo and blackfin tuna.  Capt Ted and first mate Brittney were amazing....
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Raptor

VERIFIED   10 HR Full Day– Inshore/Nearshore on April 16, 2025
Ted and his crew were amazing. They had us on fish for most of the trip and often moved spots to find the bite! The boat is...
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Eric B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ted

VERIFIED   NEW  6 HR.AM 1/2 Day Inshore/Nearshore on April 26, 2025
Great Captain and very knowledgeable
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