Captain
Ryan McHugh

Member since March 2022 Charleston, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan was born and raised in Greenwood, SC. He spent his summers in Charleston going to camp at The Citadel starting at age 9. He moved to Charleston in 1998 when he attended The Citadel in College, and he has remained here ever since. The captain has spent his entire childhood fishing salt water and ponds and streams. He loves it all – fly fishing, spin rods, big conventional reels, bait casters, and more. He has crossed every fish off his list in South Carolina and now he enjoys helping people cross the same species off their lists!
Techniques
Capt. Ryan loves fly fishing! He has been doing it since he was about 12 years old. He loves the challenge of trying to catch any species on the fly rod. In the past 12 years, the captain has spent more and more time bottom fishing in the open ocean. He loves this style of fishing since technology and technique play a big part in it. You never know what it is that you are going to catch!

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan McHugh

Charleston, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan was born and raised in Greenwood, SC. He spent his summers in Charleston going to camp at The Citadel starting at age 9. He moved to Charleston in 1998 when he attended The Citadel in College, and he has remained here ever since. The captain has spent his entire childhood fishing salt water and ponds and streams. He loves it all – fly fishing, spin rods, big conventional reels, bait casters, and more. He has crossed every fish off his list in South Carolina and now he enjoys helping people cross the same species off their lists!
Techniques
Capt. Ryan loves fly fishing! He has been doing it since he was about 12 years old. He loves the challenge of trying to catch any species on the fly rod. In the past 12 years, the captain has spent more and more time bottom fishing in the open ocean. He loves this style of fishing since technology and technique play a big part in it. You never know what it is that you are going to catch!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(49 reviews)
Charleston
Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Fabulous day on the water!
Fabulous day on the water!
Great inshore trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Jay R.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 16, 2022
RJ is fantastic, wonderful communication leading up to our trip, giving us updates on weather and water conditions prior to...
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Zachary S.
Greer, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This is the trip you want.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Trolling on June 4, 2022
Where to start. Captain RJ is an artist. We were a group of mixed experience and he put us on the fish all day. He was a fantastic...
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Austin N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour Nearshore trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on August 31, 2024
We went out 30-35miles hooked a bunch cobia. Caught triggerfish, and a few other types. Probably 10 overall! If there keepers...
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THOMAS C.
Blaine, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on March 20, 2023
Ryan was a very good captain. He was very friendly and knew his stuff well. Not only did he get us on some big fish, but he...
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Eddie P.
Johnson City, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hr Near Shore Fishing Trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 27, 2023
We had a great time fishing with Captain Ryan.ย  By far this was one of the best charters that we have been on.ย  He work his...
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