Captain
Jimmy Reese

Member since August 2019 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
A lifelong fisherman along these shores, Captain Jimmy's experience in and around Hilton Head Island stretches back to the mid-70s. After graduating from the Univesity of Georgia, he built a career on the water, making the most of the lowcountry's unique and prized fishery. He remains passionate to this day about fishing, and hopes to pass his enthusiasm on to the next generation, by providing an exciting, educational, and productive day out.
Techniques
Light tackle specialist. Fly/Spin Local Pioneer of Fly Fishing opportunities. Registered SAGE Guide.

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Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
A lifelong fisherman along these shores, Captain Jimmy's experience in and around Hilton Head Island stretches back to the mid-70s. After graduating from the Univesity of Georgia, he built a career on the water, making the most of the lowcountry's unique and prized fishery. He remains passionate to this day about fishing, and hopes to pass his enthusiasm on to the next generation, by providing an exciting, educational, and productive day out.
Techniques
Light tackle specialist. Fly/Spin Local Pioneer of Fly Fishing opportunities. Registered SAGE Guide.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(141 reviews)
Hilton Head Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
Awesome Time
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Angler rating
108
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
78%
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Sam M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice way to see the low country

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 26, 2024
Great morning out on the water with Captain Jimmy. It was early season so the fish werenโ€™t biting but that was common across...
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Matthew B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 7, 2023
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Richard H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 7, 2023
Jimmy is a hard working enthusiast captain. Heโ€™s been around Hilton Head for years and even with a stiff breeze, knew where...
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Eddie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time and friendly capitan!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 22, 2023
True test of a guide, in my humble opinion, is how they react and change when something out of their control gets wonky. Wind...
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Daniel L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 11, 2023
Jimmy took really good care of us getting us out there safe and back to the dock. We caught plenty of fish and made my wife...
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