Captain
Andrew Mercer

Member since April 2019 Stock Island, United States
Background
Captain Andrew Mercer holds a 200 Ton Masters license with a "Master of Towing." He started his career in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Key West. Since 2002, he's been working and fishing the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, from Louisiana and Florida, all the way up to North Carolina. His mission is to put people on fish while having a great time out on the water. Capt. Andrew describes himself and his team at Hillbilly Hookers as "a laid-back operation that has a passion for the ocean." The crew is entertaining and their trips are always exciting, so book your excursion today and be sure to get hooked!
Techniques
Hillbilly Hookers is a light tackle operation. They use many different techniques to land trophy fish, using both live and dead bait while jigging, trolling, kite fishing, and drifting.

Hey, I'm Captain Andrew Mercer

Stock Island, United States
Background
Captain Andrew Mercer holds a 200 Ton Masters license with a "Master of Towing." He started his career in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Key West. Since 2002, he's been working and fishing the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, from Louisiana and Florida, all the way up to North Carolina. His mission is to put people on fish while having a great time out on the water. Capt. Andrew describes himself and his team at Hillbilly Hookers as "a laid-back operation that has a passion for the ocean." The crew is entertaining and their trips are always exciting, so book your excursion today and be sure to get hooked!
Techniques
Hillbilly Hookers is a light tackle operation. They use many different techniques to land trophy fish, using both live and dead bait while jigging, trolling, kite fishing, and drifting.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(227 reviews)
Stock Island
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 227 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Debbie P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Absolutely Loved It !!!!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on December 21, 2025
Capt Andrew and Mate Calvin were exactly what we were looking for.ย  We are experienced fishermen and were looking to customize...
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Chris M.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Bucket list sailfish landed!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Offshore on December 14, 2025
Hillbilly Hookers and its crew absolutely delivered out on the water today. We landed a beautiful Atlantic Sailfish along with...
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George S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Charter.

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on November 19, 2025
Andrew is a great guy, and an excellent fisherman. Really high quality full-day trip!
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Travis R.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rough day but a great time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore on May 29, 2025
It was rough out there targeting pelagic fish,large rollers all day,ย  but Austin,ย  our captain worked his butt off and we...
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John R.
Excellent
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OUTSTANDING DAY ON THE WATER

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on May 25, 2025
Hooked fish on the first cast of the day. Our guide Austin was knowledgeable, professional and most of all fun. We were on...
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