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Welcome back to The Captain's Report 🎣 the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, the crew goes deep on everyone's favorite inshore target: flounder. They break down the best months and moon phases to fish, the bait debate (mullet vs. mud minnow vs. pinfish vs. the "wild card" cut pogy), Carolina rigs vs. knocker rigs vs. drop shots, why every keeper flounder you catch is female, and the science behind South Carolina's 16-inch size limit. Then things get funny: a double hookup on one rod, a flounder that went airborne and wrapped a T-top antenna, and the classic "I'm hung, I'm hung" moment every captain knows too well. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Best months, moon phases, and water temps for flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet Why every flounder over 16 inches is female, and the science behind the size limit The great bait debate: mullet, mud minnow, pinfish, pogy, and the "wild card" cut bait Carolina rig vs. knocker rig vs. modified drop shot, explained Jig head fishing tips for working a hole and triggering a feeding frenzy A double-hookup flounder, a flying fish on the T-top, and other funny catch stories ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open 0:22 – Welcome & Meet the Crew 1:05 – Today's Topic: Flounder Pounding 1:54 – Best Season for Flounder: Spring vs. Fall 6:01 – Flounder Migration Explained 8:36 – Why Every Keeper Flounder Is Female 9:18 – The Science Behind the 16-Inch Size Limit 10:36 – The Great Bait Debate: Mullet vs. Minnow vs. Pinfish 16:05 – The "Wild Card" Bait: Cut Pogies 18:10 – How to Make a Fragile Pogy Last Longer 18:57 – Carolina Rig vs. Knocker Rig, Explained 21:40 – Jig Head Fishing & Working a Hole 24:19 – Why One Bite Often Turns Into Five 25:50 – The Modified Drop Shot Rig 29:00 – Hook-Setting Technique for Flounder 33:03 – "JB, I'm Hung": A Family Fishing Story 34:43 – The Double Hookup on One Rod 36:09 – The Flounder That Flew Onto the T-Top 39:02 – Funny Flounder Fumbles & Final Thoughts 39:41 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CREW Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I , Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Justin — Ambush Capt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Producer Capt. Joe — Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #FlounderFishing #FishingTips #FishingShow #FishingCharter #InshoreFishing #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report 🎣 — the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, the crew (joined by special guest Captain Blake, "Silver Tuna") dives all-in on Spanish mackerel season: a solo tournament run that ended in a menhaden-oil wipeout, a planer that "throat chopped" a mate mid-troll, a Spanish bite that sliced a client's hand wide open, a little brother who slingshotted a fish 50 feet across the boat, and the story behind the Christmas tree rig, born on the piers with McDonald's straws. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Wild stories from Spanish mackerel tournaments and the "racetrack" outside the jetties The menhaden oil disaster that turned a solo tournament run into a slip-and-slide A planer strike, a Spanish mackerel bite, and other close calls on deck The history and design behind the Christmas tree/mackerel rig The weirdest things ever caught on a Spanish rig (sand dollars included) Why Spanish mackerel fishing is one of the best family-friendly charters around ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open: Spanish Mackerel Mayhem 0:16 – Welcome to The Captain's Report 1:05 – Today's Topic: Spanish Mackerel Fishing 1:43 – Fishing the Spanish Derby Tournament Solo 3:04 – The Menhaden Oil Disaster 6:41 – "Stripper Butter": The Aftermath 7:31 – The Planer That Throat-Chopped a Mate 9:40 – The Sketchiest Rig in Spanish Fishing 10:49 – The Spanish Bite That Sliced a Client's Hand 11:43 – The Kid Who Slingshotted a Spanish 50 Feet 13:53 – Kings Stealing Spanish Right Off the Line 14:51 – The Rig That Ripped a Spanish's Jaw Clean Off 15:53 – Strangest Catches on a Spanish Rig 19:16 – A 25-Pound Jack Crevalle Surprise 19:37 – A 25-Pound Kingfish in the First Minute 22:05 – The History of the Christmas Tree Rig 24:53 – Pulling Rigs Behind a Bird 25:24 – Grandpa's Bungee Cord Trolling Trick 27:07 – Jig John and the 24-Foot Pier Pole 29:04 – 60 Anglers Lined Up on the Jetty 29:43 – Final Thoughts: Why Spanish Fishing Is the Best 30:07 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CHARTERS Capt. Robert — Fish Finder, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Blake — Silver Tuna Fishing Charters Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #SpanishMackerel #FishingShow #FishingCharter #FishingStories #TrollingTips #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report, the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, the crew tackles one of the most controversial topics in South Atlantic fishing: RED SNAPPER REGULATIONS! Why are offshore fishermen catching massive red snapper everywhere they drop a line, yet struggling to find fish they're actually allowed to keep? The captains debate the red snapper moratorium, the new October 2026 fishing season, government regulations, questionable fisheries management decisions, and the growing frustration of charter captains who are forced to throw back fish after fish. From 30-pound red snapper stealing grouper baits to complicated bag limits, rough-weather fishing seasons, and the battle between recreational and commercial fishing, nothing is off limits. If you love fishing charters, offshore fishing, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Why South Carolina charter captains say red snapper are everywhere despite years of strict fishing regulations The red snapper moratorium: Did it save the fishery or create an entirely new problem? Captain Jack remembers offshore fishing before today's red snapper restrictions Why aggressive red snapper make catching grouper, black sea bass, and other bottom fish increasingly difficult How federal fishing regulations affect charter businesses, customers, and the cost of offshore fishing NOAA fisheries data, recreational fishing reports, and whether fisheries management should be handled by individual states The controversy over commercial fishing versus recreational fishing regulations South Atlantic red snapper season 2026: New permits, limited harvest opportunities, and confusing rules Should red snapper have a per-person bag limit, a boat limit, or a longer fishing season? Why the captains fear that once fishing regulations tighten, they rarely loosen The dreaded "red snapper weather" and why the few open fishing days always seem to bring rough seas What needs to change to protect the fishery AND the fishermen who depend on it ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open: The Red Snapper Controversy 0:20 – Welcome to The Captain's Report 1:18 – Why Can't We Keep Red Snapper? 4:03 – Captain Jack Remembers Fishing Before the Moratorium 8:12 – Are Red Snapper Taking Over Offshore Fishing? 11:07 – Why Fishing Regulations Rarely Get Rolled Back 13:48 – NOAA Fisheries Data & Government Regulations 18:20 – How Red Snapper Restrictions Hurt Charter Fishing 22:08 – Should We Change Red Snapper Bag & Boat Limits? 25:50 – Commercial vs. Recreational Fishing Regulations 27:36 – The New 2026 Red Snapper Season & Special Permits 30:11 – Final Thoughts: The Future of Red Snapper Fishing 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CREW Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. BK (Frogg) — Local Captain, Murrells Inlet Native Capt. Melvin — Nauti Business, Salty Hooker Fishing Charters Capt. Austin — Reel Havoc, Salty Hooker Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Joe — Producer, The Captain's Report 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Whether you're a charter captain, commercial fisherman, recreational angler, or just love fishing, we want to hear your opinion. #CaptainsReport #RedSnapper #RedSnapperFishing #FishingRegulations #SouthAtlanticFishing #MurrellsInlet #CharterFishing #OffshoreFishing #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report, the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, the crew dives into their wildest man-overboard stories: a "cotton top" client who couldn't swim and fell in not once but twice, a drunk brother pirouetting his sibling off the gunwale mid-troll, a mate hauling in a king mackerel while dog-paddling for his life, jet ski riders getting winched out of the water, and a night shark charter that ended with a teenage jumper, a body-slam rescue, and a dockside showdown that ended in handcuffs. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE The client who wouldn't stop standing on the back deck — and paid for it twice A drunk brother pirouettes his sibling straight off the boat The deckhand who kept fighting the fish while overboard Jet ski and parasail rescues gone sideways A night shark charter, a kid jumping off a moving boat, and the aftermath on the dock Why "listen to your captain" is the golden rule of charter fishing ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open: Man Overboard 0:22 – Welcome to The Captain's Report 1:05 – Today's Topic: Man Overboard 1:25 – The "Cotton Top" Client Who Couldn't Swim 7:56 – Beaching the Boat to Save a Guest 10:33 – Rod vs. Rescue: What Would You Save First? 11:29 – The Deckhand Who Kept Fighting the Fish Overboard 13:32 – Drunk Brothers & the Pirouette Overboard 16:42 – From Fishing to Parasailing: The "Boxes" Era 20:46 – The Night Shark Charter Disaster 23:11 – Kill Switch Save: Pulling a Jumper From the Water 25:42 – Cops, Cuffs & a Dockside Apology 27:26 – The Jet Ski Lanyard Standoff 29:19 – Tiki Boats & a Drunk Bachelorette Walk-Off 31:35 – Final Thoughts: Listen to Your Captain 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CREW Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. BK — Frogg Capt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Joe -- Fish Finder III. Fish Finder Fishing Charter 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #FishingShow #FishingCharter #ManOverboard #BoatSafety #BoatStories #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report 🎣, the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, the crew (plus a full house of guests) shares their favorite chaotic kid stories: teenagers who "forgot" to mention they were deaf, a toddler taking his first steps on the boat, a kid climbing the T-top of a moving vessel, a college rugby player cannonballing into a marsh creek to retrieve a rod, and the flounder release that ended in tears. It's proof that some of the best charter stories don't come from the fish — they come from the kids. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE The teenage group that never mentioned they were all deaf A toddler's first steps happening mid-charter The kid who climbed to the top of the boat while no one was looking A grown "kid" (college rugby player) diving into a marsh creek for a lost rod Little Johnny's heartbreaking flounder release Captains' go-to tricks for keeping kids calm and busy on the water ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open: Chaos on the Water 0:21 – Welcome to The Captain's Report 1:07 – Today's Topic: Chaotic Kids 1:56 – The Teenagers Who Were All Deaf 5:46 – Little Johnny Climbs the T-Top 8:00 – Six Kids, One Mom Who Left to Go Shopping 9:18 – Captain Jack, the Human Pinball 10:53 – The Squid-Covered Kid on an 8-Hour Trip 12:41 – The Rugby Player Who Dove In for a Rod 16:41 – Kids in the Livewell: A Personal Jacuzzi 19:50 – Little Johnny's Big Flounder... and the Release Nobody Wanted 23:43 – Captains' Tricks for Managing Kids on the Boat 26:23 – Final Thoughts: We Were All Chaotic Kids Once 26:48 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CREW Capt. Robert — Fish Finder, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Sarah — Salty Hooker Fishing Charters Capt. Ike — Grand Chillin, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters First Mate McKenna — MIFC Capt. Joe -- Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode.New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #FishingShow #FishingCharter #FishingWithKids #FunnyFishingStories #BoatStories #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report 🎣 the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, Capt. Robert and Capt. Jack "Black Diamond" welcome two special guests: Mason Simpson of the Mountains to Surf YouTube channel, and Mike from Carolina Deckhands custom rods. They dig into land-based shark fishing off the beach, hooking (and losing) a tarpon right off a local pier, the evolution of custom rod building from sewing-machine motors to $3,800 wraps, and why the right rod might matter more than the reel. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Mason's tarpon battle off a local pier, and the one that got away How custom rod building has evolved from sewing machine motors to pro-grade wrapping rigs Why a longer rod gives more leverage, less angler fatigue, and better fish control Land-based shark fishing: tiger sharks, 13-foot hammerheads, and the gear it takes to do it safely A tarpon caught on a shark rig, and other bizarre catches Mason's Mountains to Surf giveaway announcement at 5,000 subscribers ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open 0:24 – Welcome & Meet the Guests 1:03 – Mason's Tarpon Battle Off the Pier 2:40 – Tarpon in Myrtle Beach? Yes, Really 4:14 – Custom Rods 101 with Carolina Deckhands 4:56 – Building Rods With a Sewing Machine Motor 9:04 – Mason's 5,000-Subscriber Giveaway Announcement 11:14 – Why a Custom Rod Changes Everything 13:17 – The Eight-Foot Grouper Rod & the Power of Leverage 16:32 – Braided Line, Stiff Rods & Losing the Shock Absorption 18:05 – Mason's Surprise 3.5-Pound Pompano Catch 19:59 – Land-Based Shark Fishing 101 21:08 – Tiger Sharks, 10-Foot Hammerheads & Tagging Program 22:20 – The Tarpon Caught on a Shark Rig 23:17 – Why Shark Safety Isn't Optional 25:47 – Mike's Favorite Catch: A Custom-Rod Road Trip to the Keys 27:56 – Chasing Permit on a Rod Built Three Days Before 29:15 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Mason & Mike 29:52 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & GUESTS Capt. Robert — Fish Finder, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Mason Simpson — @mountainstosurf (YouTube) Mike — Carolina Deckhands Custom Rods 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. New full episodes land here every week, with clips and shorts in between. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #CustomFishingRods #SharkFishing #TarponFishing #FishingShow #FishingCharter #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Welcome back to The Captain's Report 🎣 the show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. This episode, Capt. Robert and Capt. Jack sit down with a special guest crew from Tide Chaser Enterprises: Capt. Adam, Capt. Lucas, and 11-year-old first mate Harper. They share how they launched a charter business right as COVID hit, grew to a four-boat fleet, and earned the nickname "the Chick-fil-A of fishing charters." Plus: the 5:50 a.m. phone call every boat owner dreads, the redfish that sent a captain diving under a dock, a rogue offshore run into a washing machine sea, and the no-bananas rule that somehow keeps proving itself right. If you love fishing charters, boat life, and the unfiltered side of the charter fishing industry, you're in the right place. New episodes are filmed live from the MIFC Shack on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet, real captains, real stories, nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE How Tide Chaser Enterprises started in 2019 and grew to four boats Running three trips a day up and down the Marsh Walk The boat that sank on the 4th of July, and what actually caused it The redfish that made a captain jump overboard (three separate times) A brother-vs-brother charter rivalry and a 10-mile run gone wrong Harper's 27-inch flounder at just 8 years old Why bananas are banned on the boat, and the day it was proven ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Cold Open 0:13 – Welcome & Meet the Tide Chaser Crew 0:59 – How Tide Chaser Enterprises Started 2:35 – "The Chick-fil-A of Fishing Charters" 4:01 – Running Fly Girl & Making a Name on the Docks 5:15 – One Boat, Three Trips a Day 5:49 – Growing the Fleet: Saltwater Assassin & Beyond 7:35 – Meet First Mate Harper (and Her Tournament Win) 9:07 – Diving for Redfish Wrapped Around a Dock 9:58 – Brother vs. Brother: Group Trip Competitions 12:26 – The 5:50 A.M. Call: The Boat Went Over 14:18 – What Really Sank the Boat on July 4th 17:27 – The Pontoon Boat Era (and Its Pop-Up Bathroom) 18:54 – The 10-Mile Run That Turned Into a Washing Machine 20:53 – The Redfish That Got Reeled In by the Wrong Boat 23:17 – Chest-Deep Under a Dock for One Fish 25:05 – Harper's 27-Inch Flounder 27:10 – Where Tide Chaser Is Headed Next 28:21 – The No Bananas Rule 29:31 – The Banana Story That Proved It 33:08 – Wrap-Up & Thanks 📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CHARTERS Capt. Robert — Fish Finder, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Adam — Tide Chaser Enterprises Capt. Lucas — Tide Chaser Enterprises First Mate Harper — Tide Chaser Enterprises Capt Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🔗 BOOK A TRIP / LEARN MORE 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 👍 If you enjoyed this one, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #FishingShow #FishingCharter #TideChaser #FishingBusiness #Redfish #Flounder #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Filmed live and full of inside jokes from a tight-knit community of working captains.

Wicked Tuna shows $28 a pound. The guys on this bus say try $10... if you're lucky. And that's before you factor in the 70 other boats out there trying to run your lines over, the federal officer inspecting your permits at the dock, and the Japanese auction buyer grading your core sample while you wait to find out what you made that week. 🎣 This week the Captain's Report crew goes deep on what the TV cameras never show you about bluefin tuna fishing. Capt. Kyle breaks down the full "Helmet Boy" story, a 680lb bluefin, a client who couldn't fight, six hours and twenty minutes, and a fish they had to sell for a fraction of what the show told the world it would fetch. Jay Baker, Murrells Inlet's legendary shrimper, shares what the commercial side actually looked like before the TV cameras showed up. Drew Pamplin, who's filmed bluefin catches for OIFC's TV show, explains what it's like to chase a seasick feeling through a lens in 30-degree weather while a Volkswagen-sized fish launches itself out of the water. And Robert and Jack share their own bluefin moments, six bites all broken off on 90lb fluoro, and a fog-covered 2:30am departure out of Morehead City with five boats sneaking out behind them. Real captains. Nothing scripted. Every story is 100% true. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - Why the prices on Wicked Tuna are almost never what you actually get at the dock - The full "Helmet Boy" story: a 680lb bluefin, a client who couldn't fight, and six hours on the rod - What actually happens at the dock: federal officers, core samples, and a Japanese auction you don't control - 70 boats competing in the same water that TV never shows - Capt. Robert: six bites, six break-offs and what he learned from Jackie Dufour on round two - Getting 800lbs into a bay boat with no door: tuna slides, come-alongs and elbow-deep through the gills - Drew Pamplin: filming bluefin in 30-degree weather and what seasickness feels like through a lens ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Cold open highlights 0:56 - What Wicked Tuna doesn't show you 2:15 - The call: "Just call him Helmet Boy" 6:34 - What actually happens at the dock: core samples, federal officers and the Japanese auction 9:20 - The 70 boats TV never shows 12:23 - Robert: six bites, all broke off 13:02 - Round two with Jackie Dufour: the Downeast sleigh ride 19:48 - Drew Pamplin: filming bluefin for OIFC in the cold 23:19 - Jack's fog run: five boats sneaking out behind him at 2:30am 34:14 - Harpooning a bluefin with customers on board 36:31 - Getting 800lbs into the boat: tuna slides and frozen towels 39:01 - Wrap-up & tight lines 📍 ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Jason - Fishzilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters *(host)* Capt. Caleb Hartley - Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Jack Orr - Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Kyle - Reef Kleenerz Fishing Charters Jay Baker - Murrells Inlet *(legendary shrimper & special guest)* Drew Pamplin - OIFC TV *(videographer & special guest)* Capt. Joe - Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters *(producer)* 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 🎙️ Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #Tuna #BluefinTuna #TunaFishing #OffshoreFishing #CommercialFishing #FishingShow #FishingPodcast ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

What do you do when a storm splits in two and comes at you from both directions at once? Or when you pull up to your own dock and it looks like a crime scene? This week the crew of The Captain's Report swaps their wildest storm survival stories and dock disasters and these are 100% true. ⛈️ We're talking a king mackerel tournament run that turned into a lightning storm so intense the hair stood up on everyone's arms, a rental skiff pinned against the jetty rocks in a downpour, a boat getting struck by lightning and towed in with a literally roasted mud minnow still on the rod, a young captain running on one engine 23 miles from home with nothing but an old Nokia phone, a captain hiding out from a storm on a stranger's porch drinking sweet tea (and never telling the marina), a boat that drifted away still tied to an entire missing section of dock, and a dock covered in blood that turned out to be a much dumber story than anyone expected. Real captains. Nothing scripted. Every story is 100% true. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE King mackerel tournament storm — beanbag turned turtle shell mid-lightning Rental skiff pinned on the jetty rocks with kids aboard A boat struck by lightning, towed in with a charred mud minnow still on the rod One engine, 23 miles from home, and a dying Nokia phone "Cyclone Jack" — hiding a storm out on a stranger's porch with sweet tea A family taking in a soaked charter crew during a lightning storm A boat that drifted off still tied to a whole section of dock The dock "murder scene" — blood everywhere, no explanation A client breaks his ankle at the dock, misses his son's graduation A kid at the helm slams both throttles at the dock Digital vs. cable throttle dock-slam story The head boat "dock wave" prank ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Cold open 0:19 – Meet the crew 0:57 – Caleb's tournament storm 4:44 – Ike's jetty-rock skiff scare 8:12 – Boat struck by lightning 11:15 – Robert's one-engine Georgetown run 16:01 – "Cyclone Jack" porch story 20:02 – Family rescue during a storm 22:32 – Dock stories begin, Tommy joins 22:54 – Boat floats off with the dock 25:03 – The dock "murder scene" 28:01 – Broken ankle, missed graduation 30:29 – Kid slams the throttles 33:09 – Digital vs. cable throttle crash 35:01 – Steering line fail at the dock 36:18 – Head boat dock-wave prank 37:36 – Wrap-up 📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Ike — Grand Chillin, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Nick — Carolina Girl, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Tommy — Outlaw Fishing Charters (joins for dock stories) Capt. Joe -- Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #StormStories #docklife #CharterBoat #BoatLife #podcast #FishingLife #FishingShow ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

He grew up pond hopping around Charlotte, talked Liberty University into considering a college fishing team (they said no), transferred to UNC Charlotte to join their bass club and unknowingly spent two years grinding against guys who are now Bassmaster Elite anglers. Then one summer in Garden City changed everything. 🎣 This week Capt. Robert and the crew sit down with Capt. Caleb Hartley of Carolina Hook & Fly to trace the full journey: from freshwater bass tournaments to saltwater inshore slams, from standing at Marlin Cay cleaning jetty fish to running his own guide service. Along the way they get into the worst charter Caleb's ever had (a dad, five kids, a case of Bud Diesel, and a handshake refusal), the best tip he's ever received (a quarter deer in a trash bag and 350lbs of lead and the guy bought the boat), plus real flounder fishing tips straight from one of the inlet's most dedicated inshore captains. Real captains. Nothing scripted. Every story is 100% true. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - How Caleb went from Charlotte pond hopping to UNC Charlotte's college bass team — competing against future Bassmaster Elite anglers without knowing it - What brought him to Murrells Inlet and why one summer job was all it took - Worst trip: a dad, five kids, a case of Bud Diesel, 72 fish caught, no keeper, no tip — and a handshake refusal - Best tip ever: 350lbs of lead + a quarter deer in a trash bag — and the client bought the boat the following Tuesday - Caleb's flounder fishing philosophy: short leaders, big baits, and the ice cream cone theory ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Cold open highlights 1:12 - Caleb's origin: Charlotte, Lake Norman & college bass fishing 5:23 - The teammates who turned out to be Bassmaster Elite anglers 7:04 - One summer job in Garden City — and he never went back 13:00 - How bass fishing translates directly to inshore saltwater 24:27 - Worst trip: dad, five kids, Bud Diesel, 72 fish, no tip 30:02 - The handshake refusal 33:19 - Best tip ever: Randy, 350lbs of lead & a quarter deer in a trash bag 40:42 - Chartplotter tricks for keeping clients in the right casting zone 46:51 - Flounder fishing tips: short leaders, big baits, patience 51:34 - The ice cream cone theory of flounder fishing 55:13 - Wrap-up & tight lines 📍 ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Caleb Hartley — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service *(featured guest)* Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters *(host)* Capt. Quentin — Crazy Girl 2, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters *(co-host)* Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters *(co-host)* Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters *(producer)* 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #InshoreFishing #FlounderFishing #SpeckledTrout #bassfishing ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water — wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

What do you do when you get a 4:30am call that your boat is underwater, the night before a tournament? This week the crew of The Captain's Report is talking sunk boats, near-sunk boats, and the moments that made grown captains genuinely question if they were about to swim for it. 🌊 We're talking a tournament boat that sank overnight at the dock over a manufacturing defect nobody caught, an offshore rescue where nobody could find the right one of seven batteries to save a sinking 42 Freeman, a bait run gone wrong that filled a 26 Pathfinder waist-deep in the middle of an inlet, a livewell drain disaster that nearly swamped a brand-new charter captain's boat, and the time an owner told his captain to "pull the plug" on a boat full of water and it actually worked. Real captains. Nothing scripted. Every story is 100% true. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE Caleb's near-swamping trying to run Carolina Beach Inlet in a borrowed boat Kyle's offshore rescue — a sinking 42 Freeman and a "which one?" battery mystery Jimmy's birthday story: the tournament boat that sank overnight at the dock The fallout — missing a trip with sword-fishing legend Bouncer Smith Jimmy's second story: a bait run that nearly swamped a 26 Pathfinder in the breakers Dustin's rookie-year livewell drain close call Jason's "Still Chilling" surf story and the infamous "pull the plug" order Jimmy's third story: nose-diving through the windshield at the Mayhem tournament in Key West ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Cold open: "The boat is under the water" 0:10 – Meet the crew 1:06 – Topic intro: sunken boat stories 1:28 – Caleb's Carolina Beach Inlet near-swamping 3:58 – Kyle's offshore rescue & battery mystery 7:29 – Jimmy's boat #1: sunk at the dock, missed trip with Bouncer Smith 12:15 – Jimmy's boat #2: bait run swamps the Pathfinder 16:10 – Dustin's livewell drain close call 18:08 – Jason's "Still Chilling" surf story & "pull the plug" 22:39 – Jimmy's boat #3: nose dive at the Mayhem tournament 25:50 – Wrap-up & outro 📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Jason Burton — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jimmy — On The Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt Dustin — Outlaw. Outlaw Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Kyle — Reef Kleenerz Fishing Charters Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters (producer) Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters (host) 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love the stories? Join our Patreon community and get exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes access straight from the bus. ▸ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #SunkenBoat #BoatDisaster #CharterBoat #BoatLife #FishingCaptain #FishingStories ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

Two kids get shunned from Garden City Pier for out-fishing the old-timers. Twenty years later, one of them wins a King Mackerel tournament with his pants around his ankles and earns a nickname that follows him for the next decade. 🎣 This week the Captain's Report bus is packed with pier fishing legends, tournament veterans, and Capt. Robbie of the Long Run Fishing Team and they take it all the way back. Back to Jackson rigs tied to pier railings, all-night whiting sessions with no limits, a one-rod workaround they invented at age 9 to get around pier rules, and a brag board that took down their pictures because management didn't want kids showing up the old salts. Then the tournament stories start: an 18-year-old who beat 1,028 boats in the Arthur Smith King Mackerel Tournament, took the prize money, sold the mobile home, and grabbed a porcelain cat as his trophy. A head boat entered in a King tournament, competing against 12-foot center consoles. And the dredging story nobody wants to talk about: 375 kings caught at Surfside Pier the year before they dredged, nine the year after. Real captains. Nothing scripted. Every story is 100% true. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - How Jason & Robbie met on Garden City Pier at age 7 — and got shunned for out-fishing the adults - The one-rod king rig they invented at age 9 to get around pier rules - An 18-year-old beats 1,028 boats in the Arthur Smith Tournament — and comes home with a porcelain cat - How dredging ended the pier king bite overnight: 375 kings to nine in one year - Jason wins a pier tournament with no pants on — and earns the nickname "Cheeks" - Capt. Jack enters a 74-foot head boat in a king mackerel tournament - The crew throwing squid at other boats — while Jack gets flipped off from the wheelhouse ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & meet the crew 0:57 - Garden City Pier origins: how Jason & Robbie met at age 7 5:39 - The one-rod king rig workaround invented at age 9 14:00 - The Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo pier tournament 18:35 - Winning the Arthur Smith Tournament at 18 — and the porcelain cat story 25:55 - How dredging killed the pier bite overnight 28:00 - What pier fishing teaches you about how kings feed 37:00 - Jason wins with his pants down — and becomes "Cheeks" 40:19 - Capt. Jack enters a 74-foot head boat in a king tournament 44:22 - Squid wars, flipped birds & future tournament plans 47:00 - Wrap-up & tight lines 📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Quentin — Crazy Girl 2, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jason Burton — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Robbie — Long Run Fishing Team *(special guest)* 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #FishingTournament #FishingCaptain #CharterBoat #PierFishing ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

He started with a 3D printer in his guest bedroom. Built his own filament winding robot from scratch. Got fired over a text message while on vacation. And now runs a 4,000 sq ft commercial operation making 100% American-made carbon fiber fishing gear. 🎣 This week Capt. Quentin sits down with Garth of Reaction Composites on the Captain's Report bus to talk about what actually goes into building fishing gear here in America. From aerospace-grade carbon fiber and domestic Winthrop gaff hooks to the robot that makes 5,000 trips back and forth every single day laying down fiber. Plus, Quentin puts Garth's gaff to the test, 300 charter trips a year, one year of hard use, and the verdict is in. Then the two swap the story of their first tarpon fishing trip together: 18 miles from home in a 21-foot bay boat, summer storms converging on all sides, 3-4 foot seas, the prop coming out of the water on the big ones, and a broken gas tank bracket they didn't find until Garth was cleaning the bilge three days later. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - What Reaction Composites actually makes: gaffs, push poles, outriggers, stakeout poles & more — all USA made - Why Garth chose filament winding over traditional carbon fiber methods — and what it borrows from aerospace and rocket science - From a 200sq ft shed with 8.5ft ceilings to a 4,000sq ft commercial space in Florence, SC - Getting fired over a text on vacation — and why it was the best thing that happened to the company - Quentin's one-year gaff review: 300 trips, battle scars, and why he doesn't want it re-coated - The "burrito theory" — Quentin's philosophy on sunrises, sunsets and filling your life with stories - What's next for Reaction Composites: carbon fiber hardware for micro skiffs and eventually center consoles - The tarpon trip: 18 miles home in 3-4ft seas on a 21ft bay boat with storms on all sides - "Don't let off the throttle unless one of us goes overboard" — and they held it all the way in - The gas tank bracket found in the bilge three days later ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Cold open highlights 0:26 - Welcome & intro: Garth from Reaction Composites 1:11 - What Reaction Composites makes and why Garth started it 5:02 - 100% American made — from fiber to gaff hooks to mandrel aluminum 8:49 - From a 3D printer in the guest bedroom to a 200sq ft shed 9:30 - Why filament winding — and what it has to do with rockets 13:19 - Getting fired over text on vacation: sink or swim 14:00 - 4,000sq ft in Florence: the new shop 17:00 - Quentin's one-year gaff review: 300 trips, still going strong 22:00 - The burrito theory — filling your life with good stories 28:00 - What's next: carbon fiber hardware for micro skiffs and beyond 32:43 - Story time: the tarpon trip that almost wasn't 36:23 - 18 miles home in 3-4ft seas — hold the throttle no matter what 40:41 - Product testing on the water this spring — what's coming 40:46 - Where to find Reaction Composites 42:03 - Wrap-up, tight lines & keep your tools cool 📍 ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Quentin — Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters *(host)* Garth — Reaction Composites *(special guest)* 🔗 FIND REACTION COMPOSITES 🌐 Website: reactioncomposites.com 📲 Instagram: @reactioncomposites 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #CarbonFiber #ReactionComposites #FishingGear #FishingShow #CharterBoat #BoatLife ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

Before the jetties. Before GPS. Before 120-day seasons and 80-rod head boats. This week the Captain's Report bus is packed with Murrells Inlet natives, old school, middle school, and new school and they're not holding anything back. 🎣 Capt. Frogg, Bobby Strickland, Capt. Jason, Capt. Jack, Capt. Collin and the crew dig deep into what Murrells Inlet used to look like: when it was the second most treacherous inlet on the East Coast, when you had to do S-turns just to get a boat in, and when legends like AC Strickland — the Barefoot Millionaire — would twist bare wires together to turn on his radio and fish 30 miles offshore with nothing but a smoke trail to find him. Then Jack tells the full story of the night he snuck out on a full moon, caught five tiger sharks (biggest estimated at 600lbs), a cooler full of cobia, and a 27lb king, with no lights on the boat. And then there's Capt. Hoss, who used to drop his pants and moon a federal judge from the observation deck of the New Inlet Princess. With 140 passengers on board. This is the episode the crew promised you back in Episode 1. The legends episode is here. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - The history of Murrells Inlet before the jetties and why it was one of the most dangerous inlets on the East Coast - How old-school captains used to time the tides just to get in and out of the inlet - AC Strickland, the Barefoot Millionaire: twisted wires for a radio, fished 30 miles offshore by smoke trail, ran on Crisco when he ran out of oil - Capt. Frogg's origin story, two G's in his pocket, jumping waves to surf - Growing up on the docks: Robert at 14, jumping off a rooftop for a mate job - The night Robert snuck out shark fishing: 5 tiger sharks, a cooler of cobia, and no lights - Capt. Hoss: the legend who mooned a federal judge in front of 140 people - Frogg's path from fishing to watersports and why it was the right move - How Capt. Collin got started at age 12 on Capt. Justin's Ambush - What tournament fishing in your teens does for your reputation and who it pisses off - The call from Charles Stone of Marlin Quay: "Be in my office at 5. Your choice." - The bridge generation: living old-school AND new-school Murrells Inlet ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Cold open highlights 0:24 - Welcome back: a bus full of Murrells Inlet natives 1:07 - How Capt. Frogg got his name 1:53 - Murrells Inlet before the jetties: the second most treacherous inlet on the East Coast 5:12 - Party boats on WWII PT boat hulls and catching the tide to get home 8:25 - H C Strickland, the Barefoot Millionaire: wire radios, Crisco oil, and a smoke trail at sea 14:25 - How BK went from Loris to head boat mate at 14 years old 16:36 - What it was like working for old-school captains: the hand-on-the-shoulder moment 24:08 - Growing up in Garden City — loose bumpers, lowriders, and noise ordinances 27:12 - Jason's move from charter fishing to watersports 28:49 - Capt. Collin's story: started at age 12 on the Ambush, 8 years later still here 32:31 - Winning tournaments as a teenager and what that cost you in the room 38:47 - The call from Charles Stone of Marlin Quay: "Be in my office at 5 or don't show up" 39:09 - The photo: 15-year-old Robert, five tiger sharks, and a cooler of cobia 42:10 - The full story: shark fishing at night with no lights 44:16 - Capt. Hoss: the legend who mooned a federal judge on a sunset cruise 45:50 - The bridge generation and the future of the inlet 48:00 - Wrap-up, tight lines & subscribe 📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Frogg —Bobby Strickland (BK) — *(Murrells Inlet native & special guest)* Capt. Jason Burton — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Collin — Carolina Hook & Fly Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet #SouthCarolinaFishing #FishingCaptain #CharterBoat #OffshoreFishing #TigerShark #SharkFishing #FishingStories #FishingPodcast ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

What happens when a client passes out cold on your charter boat, and nobody else on board even flinches? That's just one of the stories Capt. Coleman of Rooster Tail Charters brings to the bus this week. 🎣 In Episode 5, we're joined by Capt. Coleman, fresh off launching his own charter operation after years running boats for Capt. Tommy of Outlaw Fishing Charters. He breaks down year one of running his own business, what two years without bottom paint does to a boat (hint: he picked up 14 knots overnight), the ice bucket moment that saved a trip, and the close calls every new captain eventually faces on the water. Plus the crew gets into boat layouts, bilge pump horror stories, how to dock bow-in without losing your mind, and the banana that destroyed a set of life jackets. Real captains. Nothing scripted. 🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE - Capt. Coleman's backstory: from Outlaw Fishing Charters to Rooster Tail Charters - Training your replacement before you even leave — the Capt. Dustin story - Year one of running your own charter: throwing money at the wall and what stuck - Two years of barnacles and what it cost him in speed (hint: 14 knots) - "Oh crap" moments: a flooded bilge 3 miles offshore and an open hatch in the jetties - A client passes out on the boat — and the ice bucket save nobody expected - Shellfish allergies, peanut butter, and what should always be in your med kit - Boat layout talk: tea bags, trim tabs, dual livewells and bow-in docking - The banana that rotted in a life jacket bag for weeks - Radio friendships: knowing someone for years and never seeing their face ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Cold open highlights 0:14 - Welcome back & meet the crew 0:55 - Show intro 1:11 - Capt. Coleman's origin story: from mate to Rooster Tail Charters 3:35 - Training Dustin as his replacement before leaving Outlaw 5:06 - Dustin's side of the story — how he found Coleman on the water 7:20 - Radio friendships: knowing someone for years without meeting 8:00 - The hardest part of year one: marketing, clientele & throwing money at the wall 9:18 - Boat maintenance lesson #1: two years without bottom paint 10:10 - Pulling 14 extra knots after a haul-out — the barnacle effect 13:00 - Boat talk: Key West vs Sea Hunt, trim tabs, hull lean & wet rides 21:08 - Docking bow-in: cross ropes and the tricks that work 21:20 - "Oh crap" moments begin 21:37 - Capt. Robert's flooded bilge 3 miles offshore 22:00 - Dustin's open hatch in the jetties 25:02 - Capt. Coleman's scariest moment: client passes out cold on the water 29:12 - Ice bucket to the face — and it actually worked 30:08 - Reading people before things go wrong: how captains develop instincts 31:00 - Shellfish allergies, peanut butter & what's in the med kit 42:08 - The banana in the life jacket bag — and what it did to the gear 43:51 - Wrap-up, tight lines & subscribe 📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Coleman — Rooster Tail Charters *(special guest)* Capt. Dustin — Outlaw Fishing Charters Capt. Quentin — Murrells Inlet Fishing Charters Capt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing Charters 🔗 FIND US & BOOK A TRIP 🌐 Website: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com 🤝 Our Sponsors: https://thecaptainsreportpodcast.com/sponsors/ 📅 We film live on location. Check our social media for dates and locations 📲 Follow us: ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport 👍 Enjoyed this one? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. New episodes every week, plus clips and Shorts between drops. #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #MurrellsInlet ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORT The Captain's Report is a weekly show where charter fishing captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, SC share unfiltered stories from the water, wild fishing tales, charter chaos, tournament talk, and everything that happens between trips. Real captains. Nothing scripted.