The Captains’ Report

The Captains Report
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The Captains Report is where professional charter captains, fishing guides, commercial fishermen, and waterfront legends pull up a chair to share the stories you won't hear anywhere else. From unbelievable catches, wild customers, near disasters, and local legends to behind-the-scenes life in the charter industry, every episode is packed with authentic dock talk from the people who live it every day. Along the way, you'll also pick up fishing tips, boating knowledge, and insights from some of the most experienced captains on the South Carolina coast. If you love fishing, boats, the ocean, and great storytelling, welcome aboard.

  1. 10h ago

    Before the MarshWalk: Hurricane Hugo & Legends of Murrells Inlet | Part 2

    Discover more Murrells Inlet fishing history through the captains who lived it. Capt. Channing returns to The Captains’ Report for Part 2, sharing stories of the old waterfront, Hurricane Hugo, and the unforgettable characters who helped shape South Carolina’s fishing village. Capt. Channing and Capt. Jack revisit the government pier, vanished marinas, and fishing days when the boats came home loaded. From scraping boat bottoms on a falling tide to catching sheepshead around the old dock pilings, these are memories of an Inlet you won’t find in a travel brochure. Hear their firsthand accounts of Hurricane Hugo, meet the legendary Capt. Buck through some hilarious fishing stories, and find out how two teenagers sneaking 40 miles offshore finally got caught. And stick around for the marina pinball machine that paid out a little too well. WATCH PART 1 Missed the beginning? Start with “Before the MarshWalk: The Boats & Captains That Built Murrells Inlet” for more stories about the old fishing fleet, growing up on the docks, and a fishing trip that ended with a 23-hour bus ride home. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/WxN16K8C-94 WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE - The Captain Dan and the old government pier - Cleaning boat bottoms using sandbars and the falling tide - The marinas and waterfront businesses of old Murrells Inlet - The government pier’s compass-calibration history - Childhood sheepshead fishing and the stringer that got away - Living through Hurricane Hugo and its aftermath - What the captains miss most about fishing back then - Capt. Buck, boatloads of fish, and his unforgettable rules - Teenagers heading offshore beyond their parents’ limits - A marina pinball machine with a runaway payout TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Coming up: Living through Hurricane Hugo 00:41 - Welcome back and meet the captains 01:08 - Captain Dan and old-school boat maintenance 04:15 - Remembering the old waterfront marinas 06:58 - The government pier and calibrating compasses 08:10 - How Captain Dan took out the dock 10:36 - Sheepshead fishing and the stringer that got away 13:04 - Hurricane Hugo: The captains remember 21:07 - What we miss most: The fishing 22:04 - Capt. Buck and boats overflowing with fish 23:38 - Why you didn’t clean Capt. Buck’s boat with bleach 24:39 - Capt. Buck’s one-horn and two-horn signals 26:13 - Forty miles offshore—and busted by Capt. Buck 29:36 - The pinball machine that wouldn’t stop paying 31:31 - Keeping Murrells Inlet’s stories alive CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Channing — Local legend and Murrells Inlet native Capt. Jack Orr — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Frogg — Local native captain Capt. Robert Orr — Fish Finder I, 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/ Fish Finder Fishing Charters: https://fishfinderfishing.com/ We film on location. Check our social media for recording dates and locations. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport REMEMBER THE OLD INLET? Did you fish the government pier, ride with Capt. Buck, or spend your childhood around these marinas? Share your favorite memory in the comments. If you lived through Hurricane Hugo, tell us what you remember. Which local captain should we invite on the bus next? Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for new episodes, fishing stories, clips, and Shorts. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxdqw4Z0bApDBpZIbh7gRw?sub_confirmation=1 Want more? Join our crew on Patreon for full unedited episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, and the stories that don’t make the final cut. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheCaptainsReport #MurrellsInlet #FishingHistory #CaptainsReport #HurricaneHugo #CharterFishing #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAINS’ REPORT The Captains’ Report is a fishing podcast featuring charter captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From offshore adventures and charter chaos to local history and waterfront legends, we share the stories behind the fishing community. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

  2. 3d ago

    Before the MarshWalk: The Boats & Captains That Built Murrells Inlet | Part 1

    Discover Murrells Inlet fishing history through the captains who lived it. Capt. Channing, a local legend and Murrells Inlet native, joins The Captains’ Report to revisit the old headboat fleet, childhood fishing adventures, and unforgettable stories from South Carolina’s fishing village. Before the MarshWalk became what it is today, the waterfront was packed with fishing boats and crowds waiting to see the day’s catch. Capt. Channing and Capt. Jack share memories of the Carolina Princess, Inlet Princess, Captain Bill, and the people who helped shape Murrells Inlet’s charter fishing community. From a paddlewheel tour boat with a mean little monkey to two kids catching four fish on one rod, these are the stories you won’t find in a travel brochure. And stick around for the commercial fishing trip to Morehead City that ended with a very long bus ride home. This is Part 1 of our Murrells Inlet legends conversation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2. WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE - Capt. Channing’s family roots and life growing up in Murrells Inlet - Early charter fishing boats and the old government pier - Working aboard the Miss Tiffany and its unexpected passenger - Childhood king mackerel trips with Capt. Jack - The headboat fleet and crowds that once filled the waterfront - Campground fishing specials and hundreds of passengers heading offshore - Tying bottom rigs, cutting bait, and earning a place on the boat - Two young fishermen sharing one rod with a four-hook rig - Commercial fishing, a North Carolina detour, and a 23-hour bus ride TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Coming up: Murrells Inlet fishing legends 00:42 - Meet the captains and special guest Capt. Channing 01:12 - Capt. Channing’s roots in Murrells Inlet 03:07 - Early charter boats and the old government pier 04:18 - Miss Tiffany: the tour boat with a monkey 05:42 - Growing up catching king mackerel with Capt. Jack 07:43 - Carolina Princess and the historic headboat fleet 10:56 - Campground specials and hundreds of fishing passengers 12:19 - Starting young: bottom rigs and the boats of the past 15:39 - Cutting bait and learning the charter fishing business 17:29 - Two kids, one fishing rod, and a four-hook rig 20:19 - Behind the scenes and supporting the show 20:53 - Morehead City and the 23-hour bus ride home 24:55 - More Murrells Inlet legends coming in Part 2 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODE Capt. Channing — Local legend and Murrells Inlet native Capt. Jack Orr — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Caleb — Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Frogg — Local native captain Capt. Robert Orr — Fish Finder I, 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/ Fish Finder Fishing Charters: https://fishfinderfishing.com/ We film on location. Check our social media for recording dates and locations. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsReport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaptainsreport REMEMBER THESE BOATS? Which old Murrells Inlet fishing boat did you ride or work on? Share the boat’s name and your favorite memory in the comments. Tell us which local captain we should invite on the bus next. Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for Part 2, new episodes, fishing stories, clips, and Shorts. Want more? Join our crew on Patreon for full unedited episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, and the stories that don’t make the final cut. #MurrellsInlet #FishingHistory #CaptainsReport #CharterFishing #HeadboatFishing #MyrtleBeach ABOUT THE CAPTAINS’ REPORT The Captains’ Report is a fishing podcast featuring charter captains from Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From offshore adventures and charter chaos to local history and waterfront legends, we share the stories behind the fishing community. Real captains. Nothing scripted.

  3. Oct 25

    Captains Reveal Their Best-Kept Flounder Fishing Secrets

    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.

  4. Oct 18

    The Wild Side of Spanish Mackerel Fishing

    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.

  5. Oct 14

    The Red Snapper Ban Makes NO SENSE! Here’s Why Captains Are Fed Up! Emergency Bonus Ep.!

    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.

  6. Oct 11

    Man Overboard: Charter Captains Share Their Craziest Rescue Stories Ep. 15

    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.

  7. Oct 4

    Chaotic Kids on Charter Boats: Captains Share Their Wildest Stories Ep. 14

    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.

  8. Sep 30

    Tarpon, Sharks & Custom Rods in Myrtle Beach: The Captains’ Report & Mountains to Surf :Bonus Ep.

    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.

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The Captains Report is where professional charter captains, fishing guides, commercial fishermen, and waterfront legends pull up a chair to share the stories you won't hear anywhere else. From unbelievable catches, wild customers, near disasters, and local legends to behind-the-scenes life in the charter industry, every episode is packed with authentic dock talk from the people who live it every day. Along the way, you'll also pick up fishing tips, boating knowledge, and insights from some of the most experienced captains on the South Carolina coast. If you love fishing, boats, the ocean, and great storytelling, welcome aboard.

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    The Captains Report
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    2026
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