Captain
Jon Deloach

Member since December 2018 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Jon DeLoach (you can call him "Gumbo!") has more than 20 years of local fishing knowledge and experience when it comes to the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island, SC. He moved to Hilton Head in 1977, and began fishing the north end of the island five years later. He's been reeling in a vast array of saltwater superstars ever since! Capt. Gumbo offers a variety of inshore and offshore trips, in which he loves to educate and entertain every guest, from brand-new fishermen to angling aficionados. He also has some serious bragging rights under his belt – since becoming a charter captain over 14 years ago, Capt. Gumbo has led several winning tournament teams.

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Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Jon DeLoach (you can call him "Gumbo!") has more than 20 years of local fishing knowledge and experience when it comes to the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island, SC. He moved to Hilton Head in 1977, and began fishing the north end of the island five years later. He's been reeling in a vast array of saltwater superstars ever since! Capt. Gumbo offers a variety of inshore and offshore trips, in which he loves to educate and entertain every guest, from brand-new fishermen to angling aficionados. He also has some serious bragging rights under his belt – since becoming a charter captain over 14 years ago, Capt. Gumbo has led several winning tournament teams.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(208 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 208 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
81%
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on October 15, 2024
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Graham C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip out and caught a few

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2024
We (family of 4, 2 and 2) had a nice afternoon trip out with Captain Jon on the Pole Cat.ย  Hit 3 spots, caught a couple...
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Jason G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 2, 2023
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Lydia A.
Shelby, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2023
We started our day uncertain if weather would hold out! Fortunately Jon was on top of it and let us know first thing! 4 of...
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