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What anglers say

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  Ian Marks

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  Kentucky, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Stop looking....this is the one!

  Half Day Trip on June 26, 2026 • 4 adults

  Came across Barrier Island Fishing Charters while looking for an experience I could share with my son and father. I was responded to within 15 minutes of booking the charter by the Captain himself confirming the reservation and reassuring that my son would have a great time catching some salt water species. Boy did he! We caught over ten species including sting rays and sharks!! My dad couldn't make it and my wife (who hates fish) decided to go. Captain Shane was awesome, always having bait ready and did the dirty work my wife hates. She ended up with the catch of the day and we left with enough trout to share with family on our return. Shane called us by our names the whole trip and celebrated every catch we made like it was his own. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I couldn't have been happier with this service. If you are reading these reviews to make a decision, don't waste anymore time. This is the one!

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  Response from Captain

  June 30, 2026

  Wow Ian (Nick)! Thank you for such a kind review! You guys were a ton of fun and I think we turned Sobrina into a fisher Lady! You guys were a pleasure to spend the morning with and I hope to take you guys again next time you are in town. Thanks again for your business and taking the time to write such a complimentary review!

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  Ted Rogers

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  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Captain Jason Watkins and a Great Experience

  Half Day Trip on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

  We had a charter with Captain Jason Watkins. We were a group of 3 on a guys trip. We were looking for a good experience and wanted to catch fish. We are from the mid west and had lake fishing experience. He is definitely experienced and knows the area and where the fishing spots are located. He was prepared with fresh bait, poles and equipment. He was a very good teacher also and showed us how to be successful. He guaranteed we would catch fish and we did!! Our group of three caught over 30 fish including the day’s record 31” red fish. My group and I enjoyed our time and would highly recommend Captain Jason Watkins and his first mate, Wahoo to anyone looking to catch fish is IOP!!!

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  June 15, 2026

  Our boat had to go to the shop for a quick repair so I couldn't take you but I knew you would have a great experience with Jason. Wish I could have taken you. Sounds like they were hungry!

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  Ryan Forster

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Epic. if you haven’t, do yourself the favor and book it!

  Half Day Trip on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

  Shane was exceptional. Departed quickly, made a quick stop to pick up some bait, fish and crab. Boys gotta learn the finer points of cast netting and snagging crabs. We were able to get our hands pretty quickly and caught a wide variety of fish. my seven and nine-year-old are fishing, fanatics, and called this their best fishing day ever. Dozens of fish, pinfish, bluefish, sea trout, red fish, fine tooth, shark, bonnet head shark, I’m sure I’m missing a couple. Shane was fantastic with the boys. Highly recommend. 

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  Response from Captain

  August 9, 2026

  Thank you so much Ryan! Your boys were so much fun and so into it! Great to hear they loved it so much! I really appreciate the business and the complimentary review! Hope to take you all again one day!

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  Brandon Farmer

  Repeat angler

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  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Great day on the water!

  Half Day Trip on July 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  My family booked a trip with Captain Shane, his previous reviews made it an easy choice. He did not disappoint, not only did we catch multiple species we also got the opportunity to catch our own bait, grab blue crabs with a net and learn a ton about the local ecosystem. To top the day off, we even saw a manatee. I would highly recommend Captain Shane to anyone looking for a trip near Isle of Palms. We will definitely go out with him again the next time we are in the area.

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  Response from Captain

  August 9, 2026

  Thank you Brandon! You guys were so much fun to have on the boat and I loved the kids enthusiasm! And yes, the manatee was a bonus for me as well! I hope to take you guys again!

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  Bernard Eckert

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  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2026

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  We had a good time.

  Half Day Trip on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults

  We enjoyed ourselves. Capt. Joe was great! Very friendly and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Unfortunately, he can't contol what gets on or hooks and/or when. W caught nothing we could keep or eat.... but we did catch a wild menagerie! Hammerhead shark, toad fish, sea bass, red fish, several other species of shark, and an atlantic stingray. Joe had all of our bait we tried live fish, chunk and shrimp. Ther were several novices in our group. My wife had a great time. Of course she caught the biggest fish.

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  Response from Captain

  July 19, 2026

  Great to hear Bernard! I knew Joseph would take great care of you. Sounds like a fun day catching a variety of fish! We hope you will come again!