Captain
Ryan Werner

Member since July 2022 Little River, United States
Background
I come from a commercial fishing family and I started commercial fishing at the age of 10. By high school my brother and I were fishing 600 lobster traps out of South Portland, Maine. I graduated from university in 1996 with a BS in Physical Education then sold the lobster business to pursue teaching. After two long years in the teaching profession I moved to Horry County to pursue South Atlantic salt life. I obtained my USCG captains license in 2000 and started offering fishing trips in 2001 from Murrells Inlet, SC. Moved the business to Little River Inlet in 2006 and have been enjoying it ever since. Along with providing one of the best fishing adventures in this area, I am also a firefighter / EMT. It is my hope to share my life of experience on the Atlantic Ocean with you.
Techniques
I prefer fishing live bait (shrimp, mullet, pogies). When live bait is not available I like using Gulp Baits. We mostly bump the bottom with Carolina rigs or use float rigs near structure with light tackle. I keep heavier tackle on the boat just in case someone would like to tackle a larger shark.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Werner

Little River, United States
Background
I come from a commercial fishing family and I started commercial fishing at the age of 10. By high school my brother and I were fishing 600 lobster traps out of South Portland, Maine. I graduated from university in 1996 with a BS in Physical Education then sold the lobster business to pursue teaching. After two long years in the teaching profession I moved to Horry County to pursue South Atlantic salt life. I obtained my USCG captains license in 2000 and started offering fishing trips in 2001 from Murrells Inlet, SC. Moved the business to Little River Inlet in 2006 and have been enjoying it ever since. Along with providing one of the best fishing adventures in this area, I am also a firefighter / EMT. It is my hope to share my life of experience on the Atlantic Ocean with you.
Techniques
I prefer fishing live bait (shrimp, mullet, pogies). When live bait is not available I like using Gulp Baits. We mostly bump the bottom with Carolina rigs or use float rigs near structure with light tackle. I keep heavier tackle on the boat just in case someone would like to tackle a larger shark.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(77 reviews)
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Little River
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (138)
Great captain
Best First Charter Ever!!!
Best First Charter Ever!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Loren R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Teenagers and a Ton of Fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7 AM) on November 5, 2023
4 teenage boys had the time of their lives today with Captain Ryan.ย  Definitely signing up again!ย  Thanks for the last minute...
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Natasha B.
Lake Hallie, WI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with our 4 boys

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on March 22, 2023
My best friend & I brought our 4 boys ages 11-15, we all had a great time! Captain was great with the kids & added a few extra...
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Stephen W.
Clarksville, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (8:30 AM) on July 16, 2023
Captain Ryan took good care of us! He was great help and patient with the kiddos.
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FishingBooker Member
Seneca, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Several half day trips with Capt. Ryan

Half Day Trip (7 AM) on July 18, 2022
My son and I have fished with Captain Ryan for several years. We always have a great time. Pictures included are just a few...
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Jack C.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you Captain Ryan!

Half Day Trip (7 AM) on July 5, 2022
Captain Ryan and Werner Ocean Adventures has become a staple of our every beach trip. We have now been out with him 3 times...
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