Captain
Rodney Summers

Member since October 2021 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
With over nine 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.
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 nine 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.
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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(454 reviews)
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Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 58 minutes ago
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Trips from US $375

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 454 reviews
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Caught fish
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Marissa M.
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) on April 2, 2025
We had an awesome time with Captain Rodney! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We caught a few species of fish, saw dolphins,...
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Jason S.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on March 12, 2025
We had a perfect day.ย  The water was nice and calm.ย  There were 3 of us and we each caught 3 fish.ย  Each area we went to...
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Patrick S.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on March 1, 2025
My wife and I fished with captain Rodney. We have a very enjoyable afternoon. Captain Rodney was able to put us on redfish....
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Katherine L.
Excellent
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Made turning 13 so memorable!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark (PM) on September 17, 2024
I surprised my son for his 13th birthday with a little fishing trip with Captain Rodney! I can honestly say Iโ€™m not...
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Carrie M.
Excellent
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Awesome

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark (PM) on June 28, 2025
Great time.ย  The captain sent updates and great directions where to meet at. We had a blast. Will definitely choose this charter...
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