Charter Operator
Captain Buddy’s

Member since March 2020 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Buddy has been fishing for his entire life. He's no stranger to an adventure as he's fished across 5 continents. He comes from just down the road in Savannah so he's has a lifelong knowledge of the bodies of water around here. He loves the inshore and ocean environment and teaching people how to fish there.

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Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
Captain Buddy has been fishing for his entire life. He's no stranger to an adventure as he's fished across 5 continents. He comes from just down the road in Savannah so he's has a lifelong knowledge of the bodies of water around here. He loves the inshore and ocean environment and teaching people how to fish there.
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Jay S.
Captain
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Captain
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(976 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(51 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 1027 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Shark expert!
Shark expert!
Shark expert!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Vanessa D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (3pm) on July 20, 2025
Captain Jay was wonderful on our trip! He made the kids feel welcome and also gave us information about the island. Nick the...
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Mattt G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Jay amazing Just book it!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on July 10, 2025
Capt jay was chill as a cucumber.  Put us on fish right away.  We had an 4yr old and an 8 yr old and they were entertained...
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Everyone caught a shark!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on August 10, 2024
Captain Jay was fabulous! We have been fishing before but this was our first time shaking and we had a great time. Our family...
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Buddy is the GOAT

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour Inshore Fishing 11am on August 4, 2025
Took my wife and additional family out. We had decent success, however the best part was buddy’s demeanor and familiarity...
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Mary F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on July 30, 2025
Captain Buddy provided a great fishing trip! Our son, 12 y/o, has mobility challenges, and Captain Buddy went out of...
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