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

Our family had the absolute best day fishing with Buddy! My husband and I brought our three boys, and it couldn’t have gone better. Everyone caught fish — and big ones! We landed several sharks, a Jack Crevalle (Buddy’s first of the season!), and more than enough for a fresh-caught dinner.

As if that wasn’t amazing enough, we even spotted a bald eagle soaring overhead — such a cool moment!

Buddy was incredible from start to finish. He knew exactly where to go and kept us right in the action the whole time. His knowledge of the water and patience with all of us made the day fun for everyone.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, we highly recommend Buddy. We’ll definitely be booking again!

I can’t say enough great things about our day out with Captain Buddy! From the moment we stepped aboard, the he made us feel right at home with his friendly attitude, expert knowledge, and genuine passion for fishing.

The boat was a classic, well-equipped, and clearly maintained with care. The captain knew exactly where to take us, and we were reeling in fish in no time! Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-timer, they cater to all skill levels with patience and enthusiasm. We caught more fish than we expected, and the Captain even cleaned and packed them for us to take home.

It wasn’t just about the fishing — the whole experience was memorable. We saw dolphins, enjoyed beautiful Inter-coastal views, and had plenty of laughs with Buddy along the way. This charter went above and beyond to make sure we had a fun, safe, and a successful trip.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing adventure. We’ll definitely be booking with them again!

We are a family of 5, with kids ages between 7-12. This trip was absolutely perfect, truly amazing! We had captain Buddy who had a wonderful personality! Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. One of our littles is obsessed with fishing and sharks, Buddy answered every question, concern, or fact the kid said with a genuine response. He truly focused on making sure the kids had an awesome opportunity.

When we pulled the crab traps he offered amazing education for everything in the traps. With Sharking/fishing we went to a few different locations to ensure that everyone (especially the kids) each got a chance to reel something in- that was truly the best part. He cared about them and their memories. We even got to see a pod of dolphins right by the boat! We caught an exceptionally large Bonnet Head shark , Black tip shark and blue fish! Afterwards he filet the catches we could keep and even recommended a local restaurant that would cook the fish for us! Overall hands down a wonderful experience, one we all would strongly recommend that anyone books! Truly amazing and wonderful! We plan to come back again!

My girls had a great time, as did my wife and I. Capt Buddy made things easy from the start, even for my special needs daughter that doesn’t walk so well. She got the crown seat and beamed the whole trip!
While the Blue Crabs weren’t biting, Capt Buddy had a pot ready to check…and it was loaded with delicious Stone Crab.
As for the other daughter… Capt Buddy’s explanation of the wonderful world of the marshes, changed a typical meh teenager to willing accomplice holding a Blue Crab for pictures… and asking when could we go again!  Not sure of that, but sure it will be with Capt Buddy!