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If you're looking for a personalized in-shore fishing experience in the Lowcountry, Big Tide Charters has you covered. Captain John Benton offers year-round in-shore charter fishing aboard his 22' Sea Fox 'My Release'.

Tailoring each trip to passengers' age or experience level -- from novice to expert fisherman -- Captain John takes anglers throughout the Lowcountry coast, from fishing the Charleston jetties to poling in the shallow creeks, home to a variety species including redfish, speckled trout, flounder, bluefish, Spanish makerel, and a variety of sharks as well.

The stunning Lowcountry marsh, filled with spartina grass, is an ideal setting for a day on the water. Add to that Captain Benton's 30+ years of angling experience, and you're guaranteed a great day fishing with Big Tide Charters.


Meet Your Captain

You've likely seen the bumper sticker "I'd rather be fishing" (or maybe you have one on your own car), well Captain John Benton embodies that sentiment. Since age five when his Dad first took him down to a farm pond in Charlotte one Sunday afternoon for his first time fishing, he's been hooked. In fact, Cpt. John can still recall the feel of that first Zebco rod/reel combo he'd been given for his birthday & that fateful trip to the G&S Grocery on the way to the pond to pick up night crawlers.

"As we came around the bend in the old country road, the car began to slow down, & my dad said 'here we are son, this is it,' Capt. John remembers. We drove down the dirt drive & I could see the pond immediately, it was then, before I even cast my first line ever; that I knew my life was about to be forever changed. Bream and a few bass were the catch that day. Whether it's bream on the banks of a pond, or fishing for 30lb Redfish at the Charleston jetties; I still love it just the way I did 33 years ago..."

And that's the attitude Captain John has each time he takes a group in-shore fishing aroud Charleston. With years of experience on these shores, he swiftly navigates the waters to decipher the best areas to fish and brings that same five-year-old enthusiasm paired with a sportsman's professionalism to the water.


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Checkout the Boat

My Release, 22' SeaFox Viper
"My Release" is a 22' 2016 SeaFox Viper equipped with:
MinnKota RipTide Trolling Motor + I-Pilot Remote System
Shallow Water Anchoring System + 10' PowerPole
Garmin 740s Touch Screen Navigation/GPS System
Boat comfortably seats parties of 4
Captain John Provides:
Ice
Rods
Tackle
Bait
Licenses
Guests are asked to please provide your own snacks, drinks and sunscreen.
Please: No Spray Sunscreen or Glass Bottles
Note: Children under 12 years of age must wear life-vest at all times.

Reserve Your Trip

Deposit:
Clients need to provide a valid credit card number at time of booking. Please note that your credit card will not be charged at that time. Clients can pay by cash, check or credit card on the day of the charter. There is 2.5% surcharge for credit card transactions.
Cancellation:
If trip is cancelled by client 7 days before or prior, no charge incurred. If less than 7 days until charter, client is charged 50% of charter booked. If within 48 hours of the charter or failure to arrive at the scheduled charter, client is charged 100% of charter booked.
Weather Cancellation:
Weather cancellations are at the discretion of the captain. Deposits will be refunded if weather forces the cancellation of a trip.
Captain John Benton: 843-991-0124
BigTideCharters@gmail.com
Inshore:
Time / Price for up to 4 people
4 Hours / $450.00
6 Hours / $600.0
8 Hours / $800.0


Reef Trips:
Time / Price for up to 4 people
4 Hours / $500.00
6 Hours / $700.00
8 Hours / $900.00
Reef Species Include: Cobia, Spanish/King Mackeral, Sharks, Spadefish, and many more.

Site Seeing Eco-Tours / Dolphin Watching Trips Available
Call for Price & Availability

**$50 per person over 4 people up to 6 total passengers.