Hilton Head Island
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Captain
Rodney Summers
Hilton Head Island, United States
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
With over ten years of dedicated experience in the surrounding waters of the Low Country, the world of inshore fishing has become his expertise! Captain Rodney Summers' experiences with teaching and coaching throughout his life have translated into a passion for instructing out at sea. Originally from South Carolina, he began building his love for nature with routine fishing, hunting, and being in the great outdoors. He attended Coastal Carolina University, and was a teacher, and coach for 32 years. In 2016 he moved to Bluffton for the opening of a High School as both a teacher and a Head Football Coach making his new home in the Lowcountry. In 2021 he started integrating his experience into a classroom without walls!
Join Captain Rodney today where his goal is to give you a new favorite memory out on the water.
Charter
Rating
5.0
667 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (1138)
What anglers say
99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (667)
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Austin Foster5.0VerifiedNEWMy First Charter
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM • 2 adultsI booked a charter for my wife and I on vacation, it was my first one ever. Rodney is a great captain, professional, personable, got us to the spots in a timely manner and did it all except reel the fish in for us. His knowledge of the area was unbelievable, “cast between these trees between 2 and 6 feet from the shore for redfish, otherwise you’ll catch the pesky pinfish” and sure enough that’s what happened. We caught 9 fish, 6 reds, a spotted trout, a pinfish and an Atlantic sharp nose shark, in a 3 hour charter I felt that was exceptional. Unfortunately the only fish big enough to keep was the spotted trout but Captain Rodney filleted it up for us and even recommended a local place to cook it for us. Next time we’re in Hilton Head we plan to work with him again.
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Response from CaptainThank you Austin for choosing Southern Summers Charters hope to see you all again in the future.
Ana Campbell5.0VerifiedBest fishing trip ever!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore PM • 4 adults • 2 childrenFirst off, I’ll start by saying our youngest daughter is on the spectrum. I was afraid of her reaction to this trip but when I say she had the absolute best time! We cannot thank Captain Rodney enough. He made it his business to make sure we all caught a fish. Even our six year old got the experience of making her first catch. We (parents) set out to get red fish and maybe a flounder, our girls had other plans. When asked by the captain, they yelled we want a shark. Well, they got their shark and we got our Red. A 26 inch red so big we couldn’t keep him but the experience of it was a memorable moment. Bragging right to say the least. We will absolutely be coming back to fish with Rodney again.
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Response from CaptainEnjoyed taking you all fishing 🎣 Looking forward to doing it again in the future and having my young captain help me 😝
Mark Schuchmann5.0VerifiedGreat experience.
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM • 2 adultsWe had a half day trip and it was so much fun. We went out to the big water caught several sharks and man do the pull. As the tide moved in we ventured back towards the grassy low creek areas and we caught several 28” and 30” reds. Captain Rodney was very knowledgeable about the fishery and the geography of the low country. He kept fresh bait on the line at all times and was very good coaching my wife on how to land these beautiful fish. His gear was top notch, well organized and he definitely enjoys being on the water. We will definitely use Captain Rodney again in the future and I highly recommend him to others.
Response from CaptainAppreciate the review and enjoyed taking you two fishing. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters. Hopefully see you again in the future.
Jeffrey Cain5.0VerifiedFamily Friendly Charter!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM • 3 adults • 1 childWe had an excellent experience with Southern Summers Charters and Captain Rodney. From the moment we arrived, he was personable, patient, and incredibly hospitable. He struck the perfect balance of being friendly and helpful without being intrusive, allowing our family to enjoy quality time together while still benefiting from his expertise. The boat was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We also had a last-minute change to our group size when our son became sick at summer camp and had to come home early. Rodney was extremely accommodating and flexible, making the adjustment without any issues, which we greatly appreciated. His knowledge of the local waters, fish species, and the best fishing locations was impressive. Thanks to his guidance, we caught several sharks, a stingray, and a few drum. We even had bites from flounder, although we didn’t manage to land one this trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend Southern Summers Charters. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain Rodney in the future!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainEnjoyed the morning with you all on the water today. Thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters. Hope to see you again in the future.
Joe Franklin5.0VerifiedPerfect family fishing adventure!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM • 4 adults • 1 childI had a medical conference in Hilton Head in June. My wife and I brought our daughter and our 7 yr old grandson along for some beach time as well. Our grandson has had a couple of boating and fishing opportunities in NC and Florida before this trip. He really enjoyed them. We wanted to have a special fishing experience during this trip. Captain Rodney was an incredible host. He is very knowledgeable of the various fishing areas and where to find certain species of fish. He was very entertaining and encouraging for our grandson. We initially thought this would be all about our grandson fishing; but Captain Rodney made it so exciting, all 4 of us got involved. We caught six Red Drum fish, two Atlantic Sharpnose sharks and one Sting Ray! This adventure was the highlight of our trip; producing great memories for all of us, especially for our grandson. The best 4 hours of fun and beautiful scenery. Strongly recommended.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainEnjoyed taking you all fishing 🎣 Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Southern Summers Charters while visiting Hilton Head Island.
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What's biting with Southern Summers Charters in Hilton Head Island
Autumn marks the beginning of Hilton Head's iconic inshore fishing season. Tarpon are replaced by Bull Redfish weighing up to 40 lbs. Inshore you will also find Flounder, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout.
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Fishing reports
March Madness Monsters
Mar 3, 2026 • Hilton Head Island
Its that time of year when we get a chance to target some monster Black Drum. Who’s going to be the next one to reel in one these giants?
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Dog Days of Summer
Jun 23, 2024 • Hilton Head Island
The dog days of Summer are among us. The redfish bite has slowed down but we are still finding some chewing along with flounder and speckled trout.
Looking forward to hooking up with some tarpon and finding the crevalle jacks soon. Always a treat during the Summer months.
Some cobia are still being caught as well as different types of shark species.
When booking think about the tide schedule and ask which tide would be best for different species.
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Winter Fishing
Jan 17, 2024 • Hilton Head Island
The winter bite has been incredible lately! Lots and lots of reds are eating good with some sheepshead, trout, and black drum mixed in! Most fish are being caught with live shrimp, frozen shrimp, or mud minnows on the bottom and popping cork! Instant book today!
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Early Spring Weather Bite
Mar 1, 2023 • Hilton Head Island
The end of February and start of March has seen warm weather. The trout bite this past week was on fire on the incoming tide with clients catching some really nice trout ranging from 18"-20" each. The redfish bite was just as good with most ranging in the 16"- 18" range. Cooler weather is expected to come back so we will see how that effects the bite, but make no mistakes that Spring is right around the corner and it's always a great time to get out on the water and get those rods bent.
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Fall Fishing and Transitioning into Wint
Nov 26, 2022 • Hilton Head Island
The Bull Reds were chomping from October into November, and the creek fishing has been hot through November. The trout bite has been heating up as well. Can't wait to see what December, January, and February fishing has in store for Southern Summers Charters. I expect the Sheepshead bite will be picking up. Contact Southern Summers Charters and book your next inshore fishing trip. There is never a bad time to go fishing in the Low Country.
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Fishy February Finish
Feb 27, 2022 • Hilton Head Island
This past weekend produced some great catches. On Saturday February 26th we had a 10 yr old angler catch his first ever Redfish at 26" on the outgoing tide. Then we went on to catch seven more Redfish in slot and three Spotted Sea Trout at 18" each. The next day did not disappoint either with clients catching ten Redfish with three of those measuring 25", 23", and 22" absolute hogs. The bite has been best two hours before and the two hours after low tide with most action coming from using popping corks and live mud minnows. It's only expected to get better come March. Book your trip with Southern Summers Charters and let's go fishing!
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