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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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(80 reviews)
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Little River
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
Most fun I\u2019ve ever had fishing
Captain Ryan made this charter a success
Captain Ryan made this charter a success
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Reed R.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (12:45 PM) on March 19, 2023
We had such a great time with Captain Ryan. I took several teenagers with me and we caught so many fish. He’s a great guide...
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Barbara S.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 day trip with Capt Ryan!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (12:45 PM) on September 1, 2022
Had an amazing time… seems the fish were being SHY but Capt Ryan moved us to multiple spots until we hit the jackpot!  From...
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Jonathan W.
Raleigh, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ryan really is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on August 6, 2022
He said he was the best, and he really was.  We had a great experience!  After we stopped and caught some bait, he took...
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Jane C.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the ocean…

Half Day Trip (11:30 AM) on September 6, 2021
we really enjoyed our day out with Captain Ryan. He was not only very knowledgeable about fishing but it was almost like we...
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Gloria M.
Chambersburg, PA
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 Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (12:45 PM) on June 25, 2023
Capt Ryan is very knowledgeable and as mom, I felt extra safe knowing he’s an EMT. My kids caught lots of fish and we all...
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