Man, I couldn’ t have asked for a better way to spend my birthday out on the water with my two boys, making memories and doing what we love most. We booked a trip with Captain J Hook down at Santee and let me tell you he put us right on the Fish from the jump. It was action Rod bit real squealing and smiles all around. We ended up catching a bunch of rockfish and brought seven solid keepers home. The boys were fired up every time one hit nothing better than seeing them light up like that that’s a kind of day a dad doesn’t forget Captain J Hook was the real deal. He knew the lake kept us on fish, made the whole trip, easy and fun. No stress, just good vibes good laughs,and plenty of fish stories being made in real time. All in all, just a straight up Bubba perfect birthday! Family ,Fish and a cooler with dinner in it . We will definitely be back. If you think about fishing Santee Cooper don’t think twice go on and book Captain J Hook.     

Bubba

As a female angler, my wife gets a range of interactions from the guides or charters we take on our date weekends away from the kids. And let’s just say, her skill matches the intensity of her peronality. To question if she can cast is taking your life in your own hands. WIthin 5 minutes, Captain Joe had given her a nickname, and proceeded to make this fishing trip (that could have been cold and miserable) one that made her feel like a rockstar. HUGE fish, QUALITY set-ups, KNOWLEDGEABLE guide that made the entire experience worthy of all 5 stars. Already looking for dates to return with my son!

Our family had a great time fishing with Captain Joe! We started our day early in the Diversion Canal and caught several striper before sunrise! The winds were a little rough, but Joe knew exactly where to go to get the fish! We continued our morning catching more striper as well as big catfish! We appreciated Captain Joe’s knowledge and the peaceful, laid back atmosphere! Our 13
year old son had the best time! We look forward to joining Captain Joe again in the future!

Had myself and 3 teenage kids on this trip with Captain Joe. Not only did we catch our limit in striped Bass but kids all caught a 20-25 lb catfish.  Captain Joe was great with kids!! And worked to try and get all the kids to catch a striper.  All in all this was a great charter and great captain. We all had a blast and have plenty of fish fries ahead of us. Also the Captain had a great reference for getting the fish cleaned. Had them ready in a couple hrs.  21 fish total for the trip.  Thanks Captain Joe for a great time experience.

Capt., Joe knows his stuff. I feel like if he can’t catch fish nobody else on the lake is going to be catching fish. He filled a very large cooler with fish (very large fish at that)even with difficult conditions (east wind, full moon and at times no wind).. He is very intense. He never stops working towards helping you put fish in the boat. Never regretted booking him.