Ryan McHugh

Rating

Anglers' gallery (68)

What anglers say

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  Jennifer Ponce

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  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Fantastic day on the water!

  4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 6, 2026 • 6 adults

  We caught red fish - big - 40 pounds! A few other things too - small shark and sting rays. We learned so much about Charleston’s fishing scene. Ryan was an excellent communicator. He made the trip low effort for me - we showed up and had the best time!! I will do it again!

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  Response from Captain

  May 6, 2026

  Heavy heart on this day. I lost my dad one year to the day. we had no clue our familys had so much in common. Blessed to spend this day with y’all. I wont forget you.

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  Lee Akers

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  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Amazing Captain

  6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 22, 2026 • 3 adults

  Captain was super professional and knowledgeable. One of the best fishing trips I’ve ever had the pleasure of being on. We will most definitely book again in the future. 10 stars!

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  Response from Captain

  June 23, 2026

  Thanks Lee! See yall next time.

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  Patrick Gillenwater

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  Kentucky, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Fabulous day on the water!

  5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on May 28, 2025 • 4 adults

  Three of us thoroughly enjoyed a 6 hour near shore fishing excursion because Captain RJ put is on so many fish! We were in the area vacationing with family, and we ended up taking back more than enough filets for 13 of us to enjoy a huge fish fry. He showed us multiple techniques, and we caught several different species of fish, including some huge ones. During the few times the fishing slowed, Captain RJ was quick to move locations and put us right back on top of them. We've been on several smaller boats over the years, but the extra room on this new 27' Pathfinder made a huge difference. We will definitely be returning to fish with Captain RJ!!

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  Jc Craig

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  Tennessee, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Great inshore trip!

  5 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on May 6, 2025 • 2 adults

  Ryan was a great guide with knowledge of the waters. My wife and I did the 1/2 day inshore trip on his hells bay skiff, and it was exactly what I was looking for in a fishing experience on our honeymoon. Oh and it was awesome catching a 33” redfish on light tackle too! Will be recommending and relaying his contact information to my friends and family back in Nashville.

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  Response from Captain

  May 6, 2025

  JC thanks for the review and that redfish truly was a special one! Thank you both for an awesome day on the water, and congratulations on the marriage. Let me know how 167 raw was.

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  Michael Williams

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  Connecticut, US

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  Member since 2023

  5.0

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  July near shore turns in shore

  6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 20, 2023 • 4 adults

  First said, you won’t find a more skilled Captain than Ryan. His 12 yr charter experience and knowledge of the area was incredible. We started at 7:00 AM attempting to go about 5 miles off shore, the winds did not cooperate. Half way out to the destination, Captain Ryan stopped and made that we knew the conditions we were heading into. He let us make a call if we wanted to fish in such a tough environment. We decided to go near shore instead and eventually hooked three sharks before we land 4 monster redfish. It was a slow day on the water, however Captain Ryan found the fish. He was a great charter and if and when I am back in Charleston he would get my charter again!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

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  Response from Captain

  July 23, 2023

  Great Family! Thanks for the trip and look forward to hooking up in the future.

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