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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(459 reviews)
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Hilton Head Island
 12 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $375

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 459 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Rodney Knows What He\u2019s Doing
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Juanita S.
SEVEN MILE FD, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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2hour with Captian Rodney

VERIFIED   2 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (PM) on July 22, 2022
I booked a 2hour Inshore fishing with Captain Rodney. He was great , put us on fish and was super nice to us. I would book...
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Mike C.
Broadview Heights, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rodney

VERIFIED   5 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on June 21, 2022
Awesome day of fishing with Captain Rodney and Lucas! Highly recommend booking a trip with him. Only thing that I would change...
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Cale D.
Acton, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. Rodney

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) on May 14, 2022
My wife and I had a blast caught some red fish, trout, a flounder and a stingray.ย  The grand slam of fishing!ย  Thanks again...
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Greg K.
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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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) on October 18, 2023
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Ed B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Rodney is professional and great with kids.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore (AM) on October 15, 2023
Despite the other than ideal conditions for catching fish, my family still had a good time.
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