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
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Trips from US $375

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shawn P.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 4, 2025
Had an amazing time. Rodney was very experienced and accommodating. It was my sonโ€™s 21st bday and he had a blast! Would definitely...
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Tommy M.
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Great trip - book with Capt Rodney!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 25, 2025
Had a great time with a great guy out on the water. Definitely knows the places to go catch the fish. Answered all of our questions...
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Andrew T.
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Nice Morning Reeling in Reds!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on April 22, 2025
I took my dad out to fish with Captain Rodney and we had a great time.ย  The boat was clean, new and comfortable.ย  Captain...
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Joe M.
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Great family trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on April 4, 2025
Captain Rodney Summers was great with the kids.ย  He took us to multiple locations and got my 8 year old and 6 year old their...
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Ryan C.
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Great guide, great boat, and a great family experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on April 2, 2025
I canโ€™t recommend Captain Summers strongly enough!ย  Iโ€™ve fished with a lot of guides over the years and Rodney is at the...
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