Captain
Rodney Summers

Member since October 2021 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
With over eight 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 has been teaching and coaching 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. He is now 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.
Techniques
Here at Southern Summers Charters, our variety of fishing waters and fishing styles are as vast as our aquatic species. With us, your corks and jigs can be thrown amongst oysters, bays, grass lines and creeks! No matter the time of year, we have possibilities to explore. To make matters even more interesting, we like to fish amongst different locations depending on the season and climate to ensure the best catch will find its way to you!

Hey, I'm Captain Rodney Summers

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
With over eight 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 has been teaching and coaching 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. He is now 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.
Techniques
Here at Southern Summers Charters, our variety of fishing waters and fishing styles are as vast as our aquatic species. With us, your corks and jigs can be thrown amongst oysters, bays, grass lines and creeks! No matter the time of year, we have possibilities to explore. To make matters even more interesting, we like to fish amongst different locations depending on the season and climate to ensure the best catch will find its way to you!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(213 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 16 hours ago
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trips from US $350

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 213 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Misty B.
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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If youโ€™re looking for a fishing charter in Hilton head island, this is it!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on February 9, 2024
So many things to say lol. First off the professionalism by Captain Rodney was absolutely second to none! He was very knowledgeable...
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Chrystal S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fun winter fishing with Capt Rodney and Southern Summers Charters!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) on January 4, 2024
We really enjoyed our time fishing with Capt Rodney! My husband and I hadnโ€™t fished since we were kids (it just felt like...
Chrystal S. recommends Southern Summers Charters
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Diane K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) on December 9, 2023
You wonโ€™t do better than Captain Rodney.ย  Incredible time.ย  He was always right there ready to bait the hook, cast off,...
Diane K. recommends Southern Summers Charters
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Nicolette S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   2 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (PM) on August 28, 2023
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Ashley B.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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3 hour trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on August 22, 2023
We took a 3 hour trip in the morning with captain Rodney. We caught some redfish, a bluefish, a few sea trout and a bonnet...
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