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
(219 reviews)
Stock Island
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 219 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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OUTSTANDING DAY ON THE WATER
OUTSTANDING DAY ON THE WATER
Great day in the Dry Tortugas
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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
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JONATHAN H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day in the Dry Tortugas

VERIFIED   Dry Tortugas Family Trip on December 30, 2024
Our family had a great day trip to the Dry Tortugas with Hillbilly Hookers. They allowed us the flexibility to leave a little...
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Blake W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on July 19, 2024
What an amazing experience for our 9th anniversary! Austin and Calvin were so accommodating and kind. They were easy to talk...
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John R.
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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OUTSTANDING DAY ON THE WATER

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Joe F.
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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Beautiful day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on April 1, 2025
My group and I had a great time with Austin & Nate. We didn’t have the best luck but we certainly had a great time and did...
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Diane P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fun trip with Capt. Andrew

VERIFIED   Half Day – Reef/Wreck Fishing (AM) on December 28, 2024
Caught lots of different fish on our 4 hour trip. Would highly recommend Hillbilly Hookers. Don’t let the name fool you,...
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