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
(220 reviews)
Stock Island
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 220 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (321)
Rough day but a great time
Rough day but a great time
OUTSTANDING DAY ON THE WATER
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Angler rating
208
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Anglers claimed
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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Liam C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great days fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on October 16, 2024
Thanks to Austin we had a great days fishing and a super friendly personable and put us on the fish all day, had many fights...
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Jeff D.
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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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on August 31, 2024
We had a fun day on the water with Capt Andrew. There was weather in the area but we were able to steer clear and still put...
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Bruce R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This is why people get hooked on fishing.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on June 26, 2024
The captain and crew were great! We left on time on a fast and comfortable boat that got us to fishing spots quickly. We caught...
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Reef/Wreck Fishing (AM) on April 14, 2025
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Steven H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore on April 13, 2025
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