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Adrian Johnson

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

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Captain Adrian runs fishing charters out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and brings a deep-rooted passion for the water to every trip. A Charleston native, he grew up exploring the coastal marshes and estuaries that now serve as his daily fishing grounds. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, he turned a lifelong love for fishing into a full-time guiding career—and he hasn’t looked back since.

Specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing, Captain Adrian targets species like redfish, black seabass, sheepshead, snapper, and more. With a strong knowledge of local waters and seasonal patterns, he tailors each trip to match conditions and guest preferences—whether you're after relaxed inshore casting or the thrill of offshore action.

What sets Captain Adrian apart is his patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to giving every guest a top-tier experience. He’s great with beginners looking to learn the ropes and equally ready to guide experienced anglers toward their next trophy catch. Families, friends, and solo adventurers alike will find a welcoming, well-prepared guide who’s passionate about making each trip both fun and rewarding.

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About Your Guide

Adrian Johnson

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

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Recent Reviews of Eye Deal Fishing Charters

5.0

based on 13 reviews

Chris

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Adrian was great!
He knew his way around the creeks, and he put us on fish right out of the gate.

Very personable guy very knowledgeable and a fun guy to be with on the boat, I’ll be back!

Chris

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Adrian was great!
He knew his way around the creeks, and he put us on fish right out of the gate.

Very personable guy very knowledgeable and a fun guy to be with on the boat, I’ll be back!

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Alessandro

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Thanks to Adrian for a professional and very family friendly fishingtrip. On the right fishingspots he guide us and what wonderful fish we got. Thank you for all. Great job

Alessandro

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Thanks to Adrian for a professional and very family friendly fishingtrip. On the right fishingspots he guide us and what wonderful fish we got. Thank you for all. Great job

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Kody

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Great time and put us on the fish!

Kody

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Great time and put us on the fish!

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Steve

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Adrian was great! We had a wonderful day and caught many fish. He was knowledgeable, personable, and made sure we were enjoying our time. He made sure we got some good pictures too! We would recommend him for a day of fishing and would book with him again!

Steve

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Mike

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Great time.

Mike

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Great time.

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Scott

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The captain was great!! He has a great personality, joked around, and is down to earth kinda guy. He also put us on the fish!!

Scott

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The captain was great!! He has a great personality, joked around, and is down to earth kinda guy. He also put us on the fish!!

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Andrew

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Adrian was such a fantastic guide- we got on fish immediately and caught multiple species. He has a deep knowledge of the area and has an excellent personality for the guide service. We had such a fun time, cannot wait to get back and highly recommend using his service!

Andrew

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Benjamin

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He got us on the fish in short order and we caught a nice variety. He has a good personality for this type of work.

Benjamin

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He got us on the fish in short order and we caught a nice variety. He has a good personality for this type of work.

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Dave

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Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.

Dave

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Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.

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Cynthia

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Cynthia

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Adrian was just awesome! He kept us up to date on weather and was flexible with date/time to make sure we went out at the best time. He got there early to make sure we were all set with plenty of bait and extra rods and reels ready to go. He even had an extra hat and sunglasses for our 16 yo who forgot his. He knew the best fishing spots and locations at each spot. He could cast within inches of his intended target, was very knowledgeable about the fish, and helped us release the sting ray and gar we accidentally caught. Very pleasant, hard working and very experienced! You can’t go wrong with Adrian!

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John

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We had a great time. Captain Adrian was knowledgeable and interactive. One of our best trips.

John

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We had a great time. Captain Adrian was knowledgeable and interactive. One of our best trips.

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Ben

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We had an incredible day fishing with Captain Adrian! He was awesome lining up the best time of day to fish ahead of time thru great communication. While we didn't expect to catch a bunch since we were early in the season, we caught a BUNCH of fish - completely lost count it was such a good day - all catch and release. Adrian did a great job keeping our lines in...

Ben

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