The Captains’ Report

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Cold open highlights0:24 - Welcome back: a bus full of Murrells Inlet natives1:07 - How Capt. Frogg got his name1:53 - Murrells Inlet before the jetties: the second most treacherous inlet on the East Coast5:12 - Party boats on WWII PT boat hulls and catching the tide to get home8:25 - H C Strickland, the Barefoot Millionaire: wire radios, Crisco oil, and a smoke trail at sea14:25 - How BK went from Loris to head boat mate at 14 years old16:36 - What it was like working for old-school captains: the hand-on-the-shoulder moment24:08 - Growing up in Garden City — loose bumpers, lowriders, and noise ordinances27:12 - Jason's move from charter fishing to watersports28:49 - Capt. Collin's story: started at age 12 on the Ambush, 8 years later still here32:31 - Winning tournaments as a teenager and what that cost you in the room38:47 - 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 cobia42:10 - The full story: shark fishing at night with no lights44:16 - Capt. Hoss: the legend who mooned a federal judge on a sunset cruise45:50 - The bridge generation and the future of the inlet48:00 - Wrap-up, tight lines & subscribe📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODECapt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide ServiceCapt. Frogg —Bobby Strickland (BK) — *(Murrells Inlet native & special guest)*Capt. Jason Burton — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Collin — Carolina Hook & FlyCapt. 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 #FishingPodcastABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Cold open highlights0:14 - Welcome back & meet the crew0:55 - Show intro1:11 - Capt. Coleman's origin story: from mate to Rooster Tail Charters3:35 - Training Dustin as his replacement before leaving Outlaw5:06 - Dustin's side of the story — how he found Coleman on the water7:20 - Radio friendships: knowing someone for years without meeting8:00 - The hardest part of year one: marketing, clientele & throwing money at the wall9:18 - Boat maintenance lesson #1: two years without bottom paint10:10 - Pulling 14 extra knots after a haul-out — the barnacle effect13:00 - Boat talk: Key West vs Sea Hunt, trim tabs, hull lean & wet rides21:08 - Docking bow-in: cross ropes and the tricks that work21:20 - "Oh crap" moments begin21:37 - Capt. Robert's flooded bilge 3 miles offshore22:00 - Dustin's open hatch in the jetties25:02 - Capt. Coleman's scariest moment: client passes out cold on the water29:12 - Ice bucket to the face — and it actually worked30:08 - Reading people before things go wrong: how captains develop instincts31:00 - Shellfish allergies, peanut butter & what's in the med kit42:08 - The banana in the life jacket bag — and what it did to the gear43:51 - Wrap-up, tight lines & subscribe📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODECapt. Coleman — Rooster Tail Charters *(special guest)*Capt. Dustin — Outlaw Fishing ChartersCapt. Quentin — Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. 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 #MurrellsInletABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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 actually happens on a charter captain's first day on the water? Spoiler: not what they expected. 🎣In this episode, the crew of The Captain's Report sits down with some of the newest captains running charters out of Murrells Inlet, SC and they hold nothing back. From getting stiffed on day one and going home to cry, to being thrown the keys with zero warning when the original captain got fired, to babysitting a mom with an infant on day three… this one's raw, real, and seriously funny.Whether you're thinking about getting your captain's license or just love unfiltered fishing stories, this episode is for you.🎬 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE- New captains share their wildest first charter stories- The moment Capt. Caleb got thrown the keys with no warning (and no fish)- Bananas on the boat, drain plugs out, and a fully skunked first day- Capt. Ike gets stiffed and stood up on his very first trip- An infant on day three and the liability conversation nobody wants to have- The 94-year-old trying to stand up in 5-foot seas- What nobody tells you about managing clients vs. catching fish- Where the new captains see themselves in the future⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro & meet today's crew2:44 - Capt. Ike's first charter: strangers, no tip, and a sprint to the dock5:28 - Capt. Jack: nerves on a 65-foot head boat with 65 strangers9:38 - Capt. Colin's first trip: one mom, three kids, zero fish10:51 - Day three: an infant on the boat17:08 - Capt. Jack sets Capt. Robert up — and forgets to untie the lines19:02 - Capt. Caleb: thrown the keys, lost the bait, bananas on board, got skunked33:50 - What did you NOT expect going into this?41:47 - Competition vs. community on the water42:43 - Where are the new captains headed next?48:27 - Wrap-up & tight lines📍 CAPTAINS ON THE BUS THIS EPISODECapt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide ServiceCapt. Ike — Grand Chillin, Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Colin — Carolina Hook & FlyCapt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Robert — Fish Finder I, 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 #FishingCaptain #CharterBoat #NewCaptain #FishingLife #BoatLifeABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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.

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 debates one of the biggest questions in the charter business: is it easier to guide an inexperienced client who follows instructions, or a "seasoned" angler who thinks they already know it all? From a husband-vs-wife fishing meltdown to a client who thought reeling up his rod would summon "lady luck," the captains share the stories that prove experience isn't always the advantage.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:Pros & cons of guiding first-time anglers vs. "experienced" onesThe husband-and-wife charter story that turns into a friendly competitionWhy moldable, coachable clients often out-fish the "fishy" onesThe "armchair captain" clients who try to run the boat from the back seatWhy a kid's first fish (or a family's first blown-up dock photo) can matter more than a trophy catchWhat actually separates a good captain from a great one⏱ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Cold Open: Pro vs. Joe0:29 – Welcome to The Captain's Report0:49 – Setting Up the Debate: Experienced vs. Inexperienced Clients2:26 – The Husband & Wife Charter That Turned Into a Rivalry7:15 – Breaking 30-Year Fishing Habits in a 4-Hour Trip11:10 – Reading Your Clients & Working the Boat Dynamic13:18 – Would You Rather: 4 Pros or 4 Beginners?16:03 – Don't Downplay the Catch: Why Every Fish Matters17:01 – The Shark Story That Changed a Captain's Perspective29:34 – The "Lucky" Client Who Wouldn't Let Go of His Rod31:06 – Bad Habits Experienced Anglers Bring on Board33:08 – When a "Well-Known" Client Tried to Run the Trip34:17 – Armchair Captains: When Clients Try to Call the Shots36:05 – What Keeps Repeat Clients Coming Back37:15 – Teaching Kids to Fish & Why It Matters Most38:14 – The 13-Year-Old Photo That Still Hangs on Their Wall40:29 – Final Thoughts: What Makes a Great Captain41:42 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CHARTERS:Capt. Robert — Fish Finder, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Caleb — On the Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide ServiceCapt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Jack — Black Diamond, 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👍 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 #FishingGuide #FishingStories #FishingPodcast #MyrtleBeach #fishingtips ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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.

How the crew handles bites, injuries, and keeping the boat safeA captains' roundtable on the fishing regulations they'd changeDebate on gag grouper, red snapper, flounder, snowy grouper, and redfish rulesWhy the crew thinks the data behind these regulations is flawed — and what they'd do instead⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Fish That Bite Back: Cold Open0:28 – Welcome to The Captain's Report0:48 – Meet the Crew in the Hot Seats1:09 – Justin's Wahoo Bite, 70 Miles Offshore6:32 – Captain Jack's King Mackerel Wrist Injury9:06 – Near Misses: Kings, Wahoo & Close Calls10:41 – The Shark Bite Nobody Would Bandage13:29 – How "Trigger" Got His Nickname26:05 – Regs That Should Change: Gag Grouper & Red Snapper36:52 – Commercial vs. Recreational Regulation Debate38:00 – The Snowy Grouper One-Per-Boat Problem41:57 – Flounder Slot Limits & the Female Flounder Issue46:43 – A Redfish Tagging System? The Crew's Big Idea50:16 – Subscribe & Book Your Charter📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CHARTERS Capt. Robert — Fish Finder 1, Fish Finder Fishing Charters Capt. Justin — Ambush Capt. Jimmy — On the Fly, Carolina Hook & Fly Guide ServiceCapt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide Service Capt. Jack — Black Diamond, 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👍 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 #FishingStories #FishingRegulations #SaltwaterFishing #FishingPodcast #myrtlebeach ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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 aboard The Captain's Report 🎣 — a new show featuring real charter fishing captains out of Murrells Inlet & Myrtle Beach, SC. In this premiere episode, the crew introduces themselves, shows off the new mobile studio (aka "the Sardine Machine"), and celebrates America's 250th birthday with their wildest 4th of July boating stories, including a runaway 105-foot head boat stuck in the middle of a boat parade and a Coast Guard water balloon fight that ends with a busted windshield.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- Meet the captains behind "The Captains' Report"- A first look at "the Sardine Machine", our new mobile show set- A sneak peek at upcoming episode ideas (yes, "the legends" episode is happening)- Four wild, true 4th of July boating stories from the inlet⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Happy 250th Birthday, America!0:27 - Welcome to The Captain's Report0:48 - First look at "the Sardine Machine"1:16 - Meet Capt. Robert (Fish Finder I) & Capt. Jason (FishZilla)2:33 - Meet Capt. Caleb (Carolina Hook & Fly)3:17 - Meet Capt. Jack (Black Diamond) & Capt. Joe (Fish Finder III)4:32 - Meet Capt. Ike, "Grand Chillin"5:22 - Shoutout to the Murrells Inlet captain lineup6:50 - What's coming on future episodes8:41 - Catch us live every Wednesday at the MIFC Shack9:38 - 4th of July stories begin10:48 - The boat parade fireworks mishap13:11 - The mystery boat stuck on the fireworks barge16:51 - The Coast Guard water balloon showdown21:08 - 4th of July parade traditions, explained21:44 - Confession: going fishing instead of partying23:37 - Outrunning a storm back to the inlet26:30 - The 105-foot boat stuck in the middle of the parade30:15 - Why the 4th of July means so much down here31:19 - Subscribe & book your charter📍 FEATURED CAPTAINS & CHARTERSCapt. Jason — FishZilla, Murrells Inlet Fishing ChartersCapt. Robert — Fish Finder I, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Joe — Fish Finder III, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Jack — Black Diamond, Fish Finder Fishing ChartersCapt. Caleb — Carolina Hook & Fly, Carolina Hook and Fly Guide ServiceCapt. Ike — Grand Chillin, Murrells Inlet 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👍 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 #BoatStories #4thofJuly #FishingPodcast #America250ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S REPORTThe 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.