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
(76 reviews)
Angler's choice
Little River
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 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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Alfred B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on !!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on July 29, 2024
Captin Ryan works hard, he was excellent knowledgeable, also patient with my 12 year old. He will take care of you and put...
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Marc K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on April 28, 2025
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Jennifer P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big Barracuda

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7 AM) on July 30, 2024
He was a more successful Captain than the other boats in the area that day. His technique gave him an advantage.
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Albert H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable and caught lots of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on July 31, 2024
Captain Ryan is fantastic, knowledgeable and entertaining! Even took us to try and catch sharks. Although we were not successful,ย ...
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Austin L. R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (8:30 AM) on July 22, 2024
Capt. Ryan is knowledgeable and experienced! We had a great time getting hooked up!
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