Pole Cat Charters
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Pole Cat Charters is located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, known for its world-famous fishery, especially when it comes to huge Redfish and reef-dwellers! With Captain Jon DeLoach at the helm (you can call him Capt. Gumbo), this charter boasts quick access to the best fishing grounds around. As your captain says, you'll have more fishing time than running time – get ready to come face-to-gills with plenty of world-famous species.
Capt. Gumbo moved to Hilton Head Island in 1977, and began fishing the north end of the island 5 years later. He's been reeling in a vast array of saltwater superstars ever since! He offers a variety of inshore and offshore trips, in which he loves to educate and entertain every guest, from brand-new fishermen to angling aficionados. Whether you're looking for a quick cruise around inshore waters, or want to head further out to tangle lines with huge reef fish, he's got you covered.
You'll be fishing from your captain's 27' Pro Sport catamaran, built to transport up to 6 guests out to the hottest spots around. Capt. Gumbo warmly welcomes children on board, so this vessel is the perfect choice for a fun family vacation! She's decked out with GPS, fishfinder, life jackets in a variety of sizes, and a full toilet for your comfort. There's room for all guests to fish at the same time, so get ready for some friendly competition.
The species you'll be targeting depends on when you visit and how far you want to travel. Head up to 25 minutes out from the dock, and you'll be hooking anything from Redfish, to Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, and more. Those looking for a longer adventure will travel up to 45 minutes out to offshore waters, for the chance to hook Cobia, huge Redfish, a variety of Grouper and Snapper, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and plenty more.
Your captain will make sure you're provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license. All that's left is to come aboard Pole Cat Charters! Life's short, Fish hard!!
Pole Cat Charters is located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, known for its world-famous fishery, especially when it comes to huge Redfish and reef-dwellers! With Captain Jon DeLoach at the helm (you can call him Capt. Gumbo), this charter boasts quick access to the best fishing grounds around. As your captain says, you'll have more fishing time than running time – get ready to come face-to-gills with plenty of world-famous species.
Capt. Gumbo moved to Hilton Head Island in 1977, and began fishing the north end of the island 5 years later. He's been reeling in a vast array of saltwater superstars ever since! He offers a variety of inshore and offshore trips, in which he loves to educate and entertain every guest, from brand-new fishermen to angling aficionados. Whether you're looking for a quick cruise around inshore waters, or want to head further out to tangle lines with huge reef fish, he's got you covered.
You'll be fishing from your captain's 27' Pro Sport catamaran, built to transport up to 6 guests out to the hottest spots around. Capt. Gumbo warmly welcomes children on board, so this vessel is the perfect choice for a fun family vacation! She's decked out with GPS, fishfinder, life jackets in a variety of sizes, and a full toilet for your comfort. There's room for all guests to fish at the same time, so get ready for some friendly competition.
The species you'll be targeting depends on when you visit and how far you want to travel. Head up to 25 minutes out from the dock, and you'll be hooking anything from Redfish, to Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, and more. Those looking for a longer adventure will travel up to 45 minutes out to offshore waters, for the chance to hook Cobia, huge Redfish, a variety of Grouper and Snapper, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and plenty more.
Your captain will make sure you're provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license. All that's left is to come aboard Pole Cat Charters! Life's short, Fish hard!!
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Joe Miraglia5.0VerifiedNewFantastic Trip w/ Capt John
3 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on October 12, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childWe had a fantastic time on our fishing trip with Captain John! He was wonderful and so informative — he made the whole day enjoyable, especially for the newbies in our group. The boat, Polecat, was a great size for our group of 6, with plenty of room for everyone to fish comfortably. Highly recommend!
Paola Rios MendezRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
3 Hour Trip on March 9, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Jon was fantastic! This trip was for my birthday and it couldn’t have been a better experience for our first fishing charter. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and very kind. Since we are new to fishing, he took the time to give us lots of helpful tips and tricks and never made us feel bad for asking questions. We caught a lot of fish, even though they were a little too small to keep, but that was no fault of Captain Jon , the experience itself was amazing. We also saw lots of dolphins, which made the trip even more memorable. Overall it was such a fun and relaxing time on the water. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, I highly recommend Captain Jon. We will definitely be back soon for a longer trip!
Matthew BauerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBonnets Beware
3 Hour Trip on June 29, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenWe had a great morning out on tge water with Captain Gumbo and First Mate Van. Our four boys had a blast. We pulled in a Black-nose, Black-tip, two Bonnetheads, and a handfull of Whitening. Had a couple get off, but we had consistent action. We will book again!
Holly Smith5.0VerifiedSharks! Sharks! Sharks!!!
3 Hour Trip on June 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had the best experience! This was my boys first deep sea fishing experience and it did not disappoint. We caught a variety of sharks and a Tarpon. Captain Gumbo and his first mate Van were great with the kids. I highly recommend Polecat Deep Sea Fishing excursion.
Kristen Schneider5.0Verifiedshark week!
3 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 22, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrentook my dad, son, two nephews and one if their friends out with captain jumbo and van. we had the best time, beatiful ride out to the inlet and then we caught 5 sharks! the kids will remember this forever, so thankful we could do this!
Chris TenczaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on July 15, 2026 • 5 adultsWould recommend this charter to anybody! Captain and crew were very easy to get along with them to talk to. In addition, they went out of the way to make sure we had a great time and that fishing was the best that it could be. Kudos to these guys!
Y Wyczolkowski5.0VerifiedGumbo the great!
4 Hour Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 adultsIf you want to have a great and safe fishing experience in the barrier islands, choose gumbo! We caught some sharks and he got us in safe from a storm. I would trust this gentleman with my entire family!
Grant Mcelvany5.0VerifiedCaptain Gumbo is great
3 Hour Trip on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childHad a great time, caught a handful of Bonnethead sharks. My son, nephew and his friend all had the time of yheir lives realing in the sharks. Will definitely book with them next trip.
Stephen DavidRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGumbo Did It
3 Hour Trip on August 25, 2026 • 2 adultsgreat trip. we started catching several different sharks. ended the day with a 120lbs Tarpon. Excellent trip, make sure you hit the record button.
Luke W. Ragsdale5.0VerifiedFantastic Trip
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on June 25, 2026 • 3 adultsJohn and Van took us fishing off Hilton Head Island. We caught more sharks than we could count. They were both extremely nice and helpful.
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We had a fantastic time on our fishing trip with Captain John! He was wonderful and so informative — he made the whole day enjoyable, especially for the newbies in our group. The boat, Polecat, was a great size for our group of 6, with plenty of room for everyone to fish comfortably. Highly recommend!
Captain Jon was fantastic! This trip was for my birthday and it couldn’t have been a better experience for our first fishing charter. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and very kind. Since we are new to fishing, he took the time to give us lots of helpful tips and tricks and never made us feel bad for asking questions. We caught a lot of fish, even though they were a little too small to keep, but that was no fault of Captain Jon , the experience itself was amazing. We also saw lots of dolphins, which made the trip even more memorable. Overall it was such a fun and relaxing time on the water. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, I highly recommend Captain Jon. We will definitely be back soon for a longer trip!
We just caught sharks one after another even though that’s not what we were after, but that’s just how fishing goes sometimes. I would highly recommend fishing with Captain Gumbo — he’s a great dude and a lot of fun to be around. The boat was clean, and the gear was well maintained. I look forward to fishing with Captain Gumbo again in the future.
Captain was available via text or call for questions prior to the trip. Left dock on time and Captain Gumbo was great with my two grandsons. Answered all their questions and helped them with landing their catch. Trip was great for first time fishing from a charter boat. Caught and released a number of sharks!
We had a great morning out on tge water with Captain Gumbo and First Mate Van. Our four boys had a blast. We pulled in a Black-nose, Black-tip, two Bonnetheads, and a handfull of Whitening. Had a couple get off, but we had consistent action. We will book again!
