Captain
Bill Stafford

Member since July 2018 Darien, United States
Background
Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because "it was the only logical thing." He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.

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Darien, United States
Background
Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because "it was the only logical thing." He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.
178
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
Our Team
Maggie C.
First mate

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Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(157 reviews)
Darien
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Reel Busy 2 Charter – Brunswick

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(21 reviews)
Darien
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 178 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (324)
Fishing with Bill
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Fishing with Bill
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Deb T.
Rogers, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   Kids Trip on August 2, 2021
Had a great time today, catching sharks and sheepshead! He was very patient with us and we spent a ton of time on the water!
Deb T. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Angela B.
Metter, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My first off shore fishing experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 17, 2021
Captain Billy and First Mate Mae provided an awesome fishing experience for us. Both were very friendly and helpful.
Angela B. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Karl K.
Brunswick, Georgia
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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Half day with Captains Bill and Drew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 20, 2020
What an experience! Great fishing and great memories! We kept 9 Spanish Mackerel and 3 King Mackerel. Caught 3 Cobia but had...
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Thomas W.
Smyrna, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6-hour trip with Captain Billy Stafford

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 3, 2020
We had a great day. Captain Billy knows the waters well.  Our group (me, my son and his two cousins) are experienced fishermen,...
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Shedric J.
Augusta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Black Seabass Trip on October 11, 2021
Had a great day fishing with captain Bill looking forward to the next trip real nice guy.  👍
Shedric J. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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