About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Our shorter ocean going trips focus on the "nearshore" wrecks and reefs, typically less than 25 miles off the beach or so. For those looking for a trip focused on "something other than just sharks" this is an excellent choice (as well as our longer full day trips).

Running in the ocean is where the Freeman 29 sets herself apart from the competition. The famous Freeman hull gives a "magic carpet ride" feeling as she glides over waves and proves her worth in soft landings. Caution: riding on a Freeman may seriously spoil you against any other boat!

All that said, sometimes the ocean can be too darn rough, and when it's not fun and fishable we'll give you the choice of remaining in the backcountry inshore waters and adjust the trip accordingly. We're pretty spoiled by good rides so we want to make sure it's like that for you, so this trip is "ocean weather dependent". We're looking for less windy days with calmer seas, and when the schedule allows we'll often offer you a date change if possible/available.

Our ocean-fishing tactics and techniques can vary greatly through the seasons, so feel free to chat with us ahead of time to understand what's biting and how we might target them. Some trips focus on light/medium tackle trolling (king mackerel, spanish mackerel, barracuda) while others are more live-bait bottom fishing (black sea bass, cobia and several bottom species). These are just some examples and we often combine tactics in the same trip.

This trip is offered here with 5hr or 6hr options*, with the longer choice giving us a chance to travel further and/or an increase in fishing time. If bringing home a meal is important to you, we urge you to opt for the longer trip, and even consider our full day trips (a separate listing). Ask us ahead for details on what's biting and what we might hope to see. It's important to us that we understand your goals and can work to meet or exceed them!

*Yes, we also offer 8hr "Full Day" trips, which are listed separately and/or available on request.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,050.00	$1,260.00	$1,680.00
2 People	$1,050.00	$1,260.00	$1,680.00
3 People	$1,050.00	$1,260.00	$1,680.00
4 People	$1,150.00	$1,380.00	$1,840.00
5 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Blair W.

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

About Your Guide

Blair W.

Independent Guide

Owner/Capt Blair grew up exploring the waters of both the Delmarva Peninsula and the Hilton Head Island area since the late 70s. Taking friends and family on boating and fishing adventures turned into a lifelong passion, and in 1996 he turned it into a profession as he began guiding kayak tours on HHI. A few thousand kayakers and a few years later and he became a licensed boat captain, and by 2006 was running his own charter company. Blair now operates the flagship vessel, a Freeman 29 custom center console catamaran. She's a sleek vessel, a virtual "Ferrari of Fishing Boats" and he's excited to share a trip with you. Blair is not only a fishing guide but an engaging host with a wide knowledge of the local waterways and nature. After getting started with family and friends many decades ago, he still follows the same recipe:

"I treat every trip as if it were an outing with my own family." — Capt. Blair

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

"Monster" Sharks, it's hard to keep track.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fresh caught Triggerfish on the grill.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

"Monster" Sharks, it's hard to keep track.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fresh caught Triggerfish on the grill.

What’s your favorite band?

Carlos Santana

What’s your favorite movie?

My trolling motor's nickname is "R2D2"

What’s your drink of choice?

Body Armor Orange Mango

How did you get started guiding?

I grew up taking friends on boating and fishing adventures, and this became a lifelong passion to share outdoor experiences with others.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Coastal Ocean / Reef & Wreck Trip

Boat Type: Catamaran
Boat Manufacturer: Freeman Boatworks
Year Built: 2015
Boat Length: 29'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Catamaran
Boat Manufacturer: Freeman Boatworks
Year Built: 2015
Boat Length: 29'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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