This was our first time charter fishing on HHI. Capt. Buddy was an excellent fisherman and guide. He brought us to a favorite fishing spot, and he explained about the different fish species and various fishing techniques.  We caught a sea trout (released due to just undersize), whiting, and a good size black drum. It was a windy day which made it a bit tricky for fishin’, but Capt. Buddy perservered and we tried to catch bigger fish, but the sea was not in our favor. Capt Buddy cleaned, fileted and bagged our catch of the morning. A great time had by all!  Highly recommend Capt. Buddy’s charters! We will definitely hire him again! The best!!

Recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing trip with an amazing boat captain, and it was hands down one of the best outings I’ve had! From the start, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable, providing us with great tips and detailed information about fishing techniques, the area, and what to expect. He really knew the best spots and always had a backup plan if the first one didn’t pan out. We never wasted time — if we weren’t catching, he immediately took us to a new spot that was sure to give us a great catch!

What stood out the most was how great Captain Jay was with all ages. Whether it was the kids or adults, he made sure everyone felt comfortable, engaged, and excited throughout the whole trip. His patience, friendliness, and expertise made the experience enjoyable for everyone, no matter their fishing skill level.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Jay — he truly made the day memorable for our entire group! Will definitely book again!

Last minute decision to take our family out for the day. Reading reviews you’re always skeptical even if they have just a few iffy reviews. If you’re not sure, just book with Buddy! We couldn’t recommend him more! Buddy was great with our young kids, we all caught at least one shark and some more fish. We had the best day!! A 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for kids, any longer would’ve been too much for them. Buddy was really knowledgeable and taught us all a lot about the waters, fish and shark species. We will be returning customers any time we are in the area for sure!! Lasting memories were made.

We did the 3 hr shark fishing experience and it was phenomenal! We did it for my son’s 7th birthday and he said it was the best day of his life! We caught fish and shark, including one giant one that was around 5ft! Captain Jay was so friendly with our whole crew and made the kids feel very comfortable. We have very little fishing experience and we’ve only fished on small inland lakes. Our kids got to hold the small sharks and help reel in all the catches! We also got to see dolphins! Our captain was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about different shark and fish species and other ocean animals in the area. He explained when different species come during the year and how fishing works on the ocean. It was an overall amazing experience! If I were to change anything, we would’ve booked more hours! Thank you Captain Jay!

First time chartering a captain out of the Hilton Head area. Read the reviews, looked at about 8 to 10 captains. Chose Captain Buddy charters. Was fortunate enough to get Captain JAY for the day. Excellent Captain. Very patient and hard-working. Had an outstanding time. Not only is he a great Captain, but he is a Marine, like me, so it helps to have the same mentality in a Captain lol.
Would highly recommend Captain JAY.
He got us on fish right away. Lots of fish, not too many keepers, but that’s how fishing goes. Either way we had a great time and will definitely be back.

thank you, Captain Jay for an awesome time