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Company's Description:

Captain Dan Utley is a 30-year veteran fishing the near shore and inshore waters surrounding Hilton Head Island, and is a licensed Coast Guard Captain.

Redfish are his specialty, but during the correct season the Fishin' Coach loves to pursue Cobia, Tarpon and other large predatory species (Sharks).

Fishing techniques range from using dead or live baits on spinning and conventional tackle to artificials and sight fishing with Fly Gear. Techniques vary with the season, tides and weather.

Trips are planned ahead of time combining the knowledge and experience of Captain Dan and the interest of clients.

Inshore Fishing is done out of a 22ft Century Bay Boat with a wrap-around deck that makes for easy maneuvering for several people. Offshore fishing is done from the 28' Pursuit which can handle 6 persons being fully equipped with the latest electronics, full stand up head, and all Coast Guard safety gear.

Having spent almost 30 years teaching and coaching, Captain Dan has plenty of patience to "Coach Up" the beginning angler, and lots of savvy to challenge the experienced angler.

Inshore

4 Hour 22’ Century Bay Boat, 1 to 4 people
Depending on season, Cobia, Tarpon, Sharks, Red Drum, Speckled Trout.

4 Hour 28’ Pursuit, up to 6 people,
Depending on season, Cobia, Tarpon, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Sheep head.

Offshore

Fishing out of the 28' Pursuit Boat Only
Wreck and Artificial Reef Fishing, Trolling and Bottom Fishing (Deep Sea)

• Winner 2006 IFA Redfish Tour Event Hilton Head
• Century Boats Guide Team Member
• Quality Shakespeare and Pflueger Fishing Tackle
• Member Coastal Conservation Association
• Winner of South Carolina Master Angler Program Conservation Citation from 1995 to Present
• Member Inshore Fishing Association
• Member Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
• Family Trips with Kids a Specialty of the Coach
• All fishing tackle and licenses provided or you may bring your own tackle

Location: Docks behind Charley's Crab on Squire Pope Rd.

Phone Number: (843) 368-2126 Cell or (843) 757-2126 Home

Editorials in which Fishin' Coach Charters is mentioned are:
36 - Go Charter Fishin’
37 - Hunt for “Jaws”