Reel Time Charters 

From the moment we embarked on our fishing trip with Captain Rick and Reel Time Charters, we knew we were in for a treat. Our primary goal was to ensure my son had an unforgettable experience catching fish of a considerable size, and Captain Rick delivered exactly that, exceeding our expectations. We set sail on Lake Hartwell, a location suggested by Captain Rick himself. His knowledge of the lake and its aquatic life proved invaluable, as it was teeming with fish and offered a rewarding fishing experience. Captain Rick was not just a guide, but an excellent mentor. He took the time to explain our fishing locations and the reasons behind his choices, providing us with a deeper understanding of the sport. His expertise extended to the use of live bait and lures, which he explained with great patience and clarity. The trip was not just about fishing. The beautiful scenery of Lake Hartwell, coupled with the fantastic weather, added to the overall enjoyment of our adventure. The highlight, however, was undoubtedly the sight of my son reeling in big fish, his excitement palpable. We are already looking forward to our next fishing adventure with Captain Rick. His expertise, patience, and friendly demeanor have made us yearn for more guided fishing time. We eagerly anticipate our return in the fall or spring for another round of unforgettable fishing experiences! Thanks Captain Rick!

Capt Rick is a seasoned angler with a great sense of what is going on under the water. Every time I go fishing with him— we catch fish, have fun, and make memories!

My 10yo son and I went fishing Halloween with Capt Rick. We tried a few different techniques and all hooked and landed fish. The bite was hot in the morning but the wind made it tough to cast accurately so we abandoned a hot spot probably earlier than our Captain would have. Also, we all occasionally hooked ‘stick fish’ but my son was very good about about hooking branches,etc so we spent a lot of time unsnagging lines. Capt Rick was very good about tolerating this and answering the thousand questions my son asked about fish, the fish finder, the depth gauge, etc. I would have liked to catch more personally (who doesn’t say that about fishing) but I got 4 or five good bites that I didn’t set the hook on. We finished the day with two largemouth bass, one 17” and one almost 19” and two spotted bass about 13 inches each, and with more than a pound of meat in fillets for dinner. And he let us fish seven hours even though it was supposed to be for 5.

Really enjoyed our day on Hartwell with Captain Rick. It was myself and my two boys. Couldn't have asked for a better weather day. His boat was well equipped with everything we could need. This day we focused on Large Mouth Bass. He was very knowledgeable about where to go for these fish at this time of year. Rick has been fishing this lake his whole life. He was very accommodating and made sure we always had a line in the water. Also, was always very patient to help us get our stuck hooks out from the branches from our many errant casts! Most important, it was a great day of fishing. I think we caught roughly 15 large mouth and spotted bass. It was a lot of fun. We will be doing this again with Captain Rick in the near future. I do recommend him.

My husband and son had a great day on the water! Captain Rick went above and beyond to make sure that they had fun and were able to catch some nice fish.

We will definitely be repeat customers. Great experience.

Captain Rick was fun to fish with and worked hard to find fish. We were successful in catching spotted bass and hybrid stripers

Capt. Rick knew his lake and was able to put us on fish. He listened to me and the way I fished. Then, he had me try other methods and was patient. The lake we went on , Lake Burton, was a gorgeous spot and I enjoyed it. Rick took pictures of the fish we caught and sent them to me in a text. All in all, Avery enjoyable trip