We had an incredible experience shark fishing with Captain Herb! We met bright and early for our 7:30 a.m. trip with our three kids, and from the moment we stepped on the boat, Herb was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable.

He took the time to help our kids learn the ropes, teaching them how to do things on their own while making sure everyone felt included and had fun. We ended up catching over 8 sharks, and it was an unforgettable experience!

We’ve been on several charter fishing trips over the years, and this was by far the best one we’ve ever had. Before heading back to the dock, Captain Herb even took us to see dolphins and gave us extra time on the water, something he certainly didn’t have to do. That level of thoughtfulness and genuine care made the trip even more special.

If you’re considering a fishing charter, don’t hesitate to book with Captain Herb. We can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you again for an amazing day—we’ll definitely be back!

I told Captain Herb he didnt charge enough because this trip couldnt have been better! My mom, boyfriend and litte one all caught their first shark and the fight they put up was all worth it!!! every angler wants to land their big pole bender and boy they did! Boyfriend’s was 5 ft 12O pounds and too big to bring onboard! we got to see many dolphins and some were at our boat to say hi! the boat ride was incredibe and no one got sea sick even though we had rough waters at first. he shared a lot of info about how to fish, the areas we visited intercoastal and the different waters. history of the areas was interesting. he had everything we needed on board and was so good to us i felt like we made a friend. he stayed aware of the weather as it was iffy and kept us out of the storms and able to continue fishing. he let us bait our own hooks and cut the bait he brought if we wanted to even though he was willing to do it for us. the cost was way under anything i could find elsewhere. from Jacksonville Fl to Hilton Head he was by far the cheapest . we did the 3 hr and he let us have extra time since tide was out at first and i wished we could have tipped him more but our funds were limited! we will be return customers!

We had an amzing time shark fishing with Captain Herb. He took us to his fishing spot and within 10 minutes we caught a huge finetooth shark about 5.5 feet. Captain Herb handle that shark like how Steve Irvin handled alligator. He has a good sense of humar and very knowledgeable at what he does. if this is your first time fishing or a season fisherman, captain Herb is the guy to take you fishing here in Hilton Island. Highly recommend his charter and will be back in the fall for another fishing trip.

Only caught 2 fish.  They just weren’t biting; however, one was a bonnethead shark and one was a 25lb red drum.  Landing the red drum wad awesome.  Worth $400 for only 2 fish?  Debateable, but overall the experience and Herb made up for it.  By the end of the night, we were full throttle trying to outrun a pretty bad thunderstorm rolling in.  Herb kept us out beyond the 3 hours to keep trying, but the danger of thr storm just forced us in.  Yes, I would recommend this to others.

Our family had the absolute best time with Fins Up Adventure and Captain Herb! From the moment we left the dock, Captain Herb was friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters. He knew exactly where to take us, and it didn’t take long before we were reeling in sharks one after another!
He made sure everyone in our family—from the tween to the adults—had an amazing experience and was always there to help, answer questions, and share his expertise. It was exciting, fun, and truly one of the highlights of our trip.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure with a captain who knows the area inside and out, we highly recommend Fins Up Adventure. We’ll definitely be booking another trip with Captain Herb the next time we’re back in the area!