My sons and I had a blast! Capt Nick and his deck hand Kaylee were terrific. We had booked for a…read moremorning charter yesterday but the winds were not making for smooth seas. Capt Nick could have taken the fare and made money but knowing it wouldn't have been a great experience, he rebooked is for today. We caught plenty of smaller fish and had a great time, but once the chum started taking effect, it was game on! We caught a nice bluefish and some lady fish, which give a great fight but aren't really good to eat. The prize of the day was a huge kingfish which fed my family of 5. When Capt Nick's bilge pump started having problems, he put our safety first, wisely pulling back into port. He charged us half fare for what I'd describe as a full fare experience! I consider myself an experienced fisherman, but Kaylee provided some excellent coaching as I reeled in the kingfish and I'm sure I'd have lost it were it not for her calmly telling me what to do- and she's good with a gaffe hook too! Thanks so much for an excellent day at sea!

My family chartered two six hour fishing trips with Big Fish Charters this week. Our Captain,…read moreNick, and his first mate Kaylee, knew all of the best spots for pulling up Huge Spanish Mackerel and King fish. We had two days filled with excitement and built memories our family will never forget. We all caught tons of fish!! Nick and Kaylee shared fishing tips and helped guide us into becoming better fisherman. Nick and Kaylee were super positive and helpful with our children, helping them build confidence in their fishing skills. If you are an art lover, ask Kaylee, a SCAD alum, about her beautiful fish print paintings. If you are looking to Charter a boat, do not hesitate to book with Big Fish Charter!!!! We look forward to rebooking with Big Fish Charters as soon as we can!!!

These guys are very knowledgeable and safety oriented. At the same time they are chill and will do…read moreeverything to make sure that the customer really feels important and has a good time. I loved our 3hr shark fishing! The boat ripped past all the others at 50mph and we got plenty of fishing done in the short time we had. I recommend Jimmy and Hunter to any one looking for a fantastic fishing experience in the area!

From the owner: Deep Sea fishing.read more

Sometimes "these things happen," even if factually correct, simply isn't a good enough excuse…read more Four months ago, I booked a six-person deep sea fishing trip with Amick's. It was to be a pseudo-bachelor party, albeit one that began at 7am, a rather ungodly party hour. But it seemed like a fun way to spend a day with friends a few weeks before my wedding. But at 6pm the evening before the trip, after I'd already spent a significant amount of money on various food and beverages for the big day, I got a voice mail from Amick's telling me that, because of a problem with the boat, the trip was cancelled. When I attempted to call them back, I got their voicemail. In the meantime, I attempted to find another charter fishing company with an opening, but on such short notice, everyone in Savannah was already long since booked. By the time Amick's finally called me back some ninety minutes later, they explained, somewhat unapologetically, that these things happen and that they were as unhappy about the situation as I was. Highly doubtful. They also said they they hated when this happens. From the sounds of it, it's a common occurrence for them. They said they'd mail me a check for my deposit and that was that. Like two ships -- one of which was probably being towed and perhaps taking on water -- passing in the night, Amick's and I went our separate ways. But unbeknownst to them, my pseudo-bachelor party had been ruined, and for the rest of my days, I'll be able to look back and remember how Amick's Deep Sea Fishing and their decrepit fleet of boats royally screwed me over. So if you're looking to book a charter fishing trip on or around Tybee Island, pick someone else. Because Amick's is awful and completely unreliable.

We decided to go on a deep sea fishing trip at the last minute even though we were unsure as…read moreneither of us had gone on one before. We are so glad we made the decision to go on an Amick's Deep Sea fishing trip! Captain Steve and the deck hands did an awesome job! They were very professional and made sure that everyone had a great time. The boat was crowded with 16 people fishing but there were only a few mishaps with getting tangled and they took care of everything! I was the only female on the trip and they were very attentive and helpful when I needed it, which luckily wasn't too much. Those guys definitely earn their money and are very hard working. Everyone came back with their limit of fish which is a successful trip in my mind. A shark was caught on our trip which made it that much more exciting. We can't wait to go on another trip with Amick's!

My husband loves to deep-sea fish but being from Colorado we never get to. The crew at Top Shot was…read moreamazing at explaining what we needed to do and what was going to happen. We ended up getting a HUGE Sailfaish! We couldnt believe it. It was a great experience and we would love to do it again.

Captain Jay and his mate Lucas were great hosts and helped us land a good haul of Spanish Mackerel…read more They were great with my two boys and went out of their way to get them and everyone in the boat some fish. We will definitely fish with them again.

Just go! I was on the fence with the mixed reviews but frame your thinking correctly and you'll be…read morehappy. We had a fun time, saw some dolphins too and as far as I could tell everyone caught a few fish! We got to keep our croaker and whiting to eat at home, the others we tossed back. You may get sick. There's medicine on board and the crew is super attentive with cold wet towels, which is super revitalizing believe it or not. The crew is moving nonstop to help everyone but they're always chill and patient.

We happened to have a great day on the water for some excellent fishing. I didn't have any…read moreexpectations since I'm not a seasoned fisherman. I think this might have been my first fishing expedition and I would do it again. I suggest getting there early enough to get situated. What I didn't know was you could bring backpacks and flexible coolers which are stored inside the boat area. Most people brought sandwiches and snacks for the journey. They also have a concession stand inside which serves food, snacks, soft drinks and beer. The prices are reasonable. Even the $85 for the 5.5 hour excursion seemed very reasonable as well. They provide all the equipment and bait. You just need to bring your skills or possibly patience. The crew helps to show you how to fish and takes care of anything you may catch and want to bring back. They do the fileting as well as packing of the fish. For my group, we just wanted to hang out and enjoy the open seas. Most of us caught something, but nothing worth keeping. All catch and release. We start out going through the tributaries towards Calibogue Sound towards Daufuskie Island. There are some artificial reefs we were able to anchor near. The Captain knows where most of the fish are. Some folks on our excursion caught some decent size fish which they were keeping. I caught a Croaker, but tossed it back. A family with small children had some sea sickness so it's important to bring Dramamine or buy some on the ship. My take it--- if you're a first time or casual fisherman, this is for you. if you're more of a professional, get a charter.

Was Captain Mike a little rough around the edges? Yes. But he is incredibly knowledgeable, took…read moregreat care of us and warmed up as time went on. We had a 2 year old with us and he was caring throughout the entire trip and made sure to let us know when he was going to change speeds or anything so we could keep my daughter safe. We caught a couple of good size sharks during the trip which made us very happy. The boat was nice, he had a bathroom available just in case, and it rained pretty heavy at one point on the trip so the canopy was great at keeping us all dry. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and we thank Captain Mike for the journey.

Booked a 4 person 5 hour fishing session for Tuesday 10/19/22 @ 9am. Got there 15 minutes early as…read morerequested in pre-email, checked in inside, they had bathrooms if needed then went down and got in Gullah Gal was captain Mike. The have 2 coolers for you to put food and beverages in, and another cooler for the fish if ya get any. We got lots of smalls thing and 2 black nose sharks we threw back. There were 4 of us, my hubs and I were excited to ride on the top deck but there comfortable seating for 4 and the captain on the 1 deck. Depending on where you decide to fish and what the water is like it can take anywhere from 30minutes to an hour to get to a fishing spot, we went to two different ones because the water was really choppy at first. We got back before 1330 which was my only qualm because we paid for a 5 hr tour, so should been from 0900-1400.

I have been going on fishing charters with Stray Cat Fishing for the past few years, every time I…read morego to Hilton Head, and I have had a wonderful time each and every time I have gone with Captain Jim. While we have had varying success rates, depending on what we are fishing for, and location, the enjoyment is High each and every time. Jim is not only dripping in knowledge of the local fishing scene, but his passion for it is also very infectious. Passion for fishing can only get you so far however in the variable world of fishing, and some times it very slow, and not overly exciting. Captain Jim has a way of making this times fun too. Depending on what you are fishing for and the time of the year it can be feast or famine, but my first time fishing with Captain Jim was truly a feast. We went fishing in name only, we were catching, and catching lots. And not matter what anyone tells you, catching is WAY more fun than fishing. The location of his dock and boat are even in a fantastic location. When he is busy filleting the fish that you have caught, you can walk up to either the Chart House or the Skull Creek Boathouse to enjoy a snack and a cocktail or 6 if you prefer. Jim has also even been featured on a VS fishing show. If you are in the Hilton Head area, and you are looking to fish, you would do yourself a big favor by using the Stray Cat Charter service, I know we will next time we are there.

I typically don't write reviews, good or bad, but I felt that Captain Jim and Jay deserve a huge…read moreshoutout for the recent fishing trip I took with them while visiting Hilton Head Island. Not only did they put us on fish, but they made it a lot of fun as well. The boat, equipment and conversation were all outstanding and I can't recommend these guys enough! If you want to catch some fish and have a great time doing it call Capt. Jim!! Joe V.

We had a great day fishing in-shore on the Wilmington and Skidaway rivers with Captain Jake Ross…read more Jake was very personable and extremely knowledgeable...he was a lot of fun to fish with. We caught red fish, sea trout, flounder, blue fish and bonnet head shark to name just a few. I've done a few fishing charters, and this was one of the most enjoyable.

We had a blast on our fishing trip! Captain Phil was the best and by the end of our trip he felt…read morelike part of the family. Our group ranged in age from 20-77 and we all had a a great time. If the fish stopped biting, Phil moved us to another spot. We only had a few keepers but it was a great day on the water.

Found Captain Kent on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Was the highest rated guy we found in our area, and it…read morewas easy to see why! Captain Kent was knowledgeable, informative, and a lot of fun. Not only did we catch a large variety of fish throughout the whole trip, but Captain Kent was just a good dude in general. Our group hadn't done more than some bass and catfish fishing in Ohio prior to the trip, so we weren't too sure how'd we do our first time out on the open water. Captain Kent made sure we always knew what we were doing, which helped everyone relax and have a great time. Once we got our feet wet with the smaller fish, we decided to move on to some bigger sharks. It wasn't long before we were "quaded up" with all four of us reeling in 4-6ft sharks. So much fun! If you're looking for a fun, knowledgeable guide, Captain Kent will make sure you have the trip of a lifetime no matter your skill level. Can't recommend him enough.

We had a great time shark fishing on the boat with Captain Kent parked us right on top of the…read moresharks! Kent was very knowledgeable and very friendly with the kids and the adults and had some very interesting stories to share too. Even if we hadn't gotten any bites it would have been a great morning. The fact that we caught a bunch of sharks (mostly 4-6 footers) made it a day my kids and I will never forget! Thanks Captain Kent!

Amazing Day of Shark Fishing! Captain Jack took out our group for a morning of shark fishing and…read morewas completely wonderful. This is our fourth year booking with Drifter Excursions and cannot recommend them enough. If you are looking for a fun family adventure make sure to give them a try! you won't be disappointed.

Was in very shallow water the entire time and only moved one time. Not one person on the boat got a…read morekeeper.. look else where.