10 Charleston County Captains Clinch Top Honors Winning the International Angler’s Choice Awards

FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform connecting anglers with fishing guides, proudly announces the winners of the 2024  Angler’s Choice Award. The yearly award was first given in 2015 and is meant to recognize the exceptional service and dedication of captains who consistently deliver outstanding fishing experiences to their customers.

From 7,910 captains on the platform, only 537, or 6.8% stood out for their excellence 

In Charleston County,10 captains received the award out of a total of 84 guides partnering with FishingBooker. That means that 12% of local guides are world-class captains, well above the national average. These captains have demonstrated exceptional customer service, reliability, and the highest quality fishing trips.

When looking at the states with the highest share of Angler’s Choice Award winners, South Carolina ranked third overall, with 13.7% of Angler’s Choice winning captains.

The full list of the fishing guides in no particular order is: 

Charleston

• Danny Carrier of Mudbug Charters
• Brian Finnegan of Heritage Fishing Charters

Mount Pleasant

• Brian Garris of Flood Tide Charters 
• Cody Dakin of Top Predator Adventures 
• Kaleb Sherlin of Captain Kaleb Charters
• Todd Gough of Fishnut Charters
• Dan Denton of Fin & Tonic Charters
• Michael Whitesides of Salty Angler Fishing Charters

Johns Island

• Stephen Storey of Sunshine Charters of Charleston

Seabrook Island

• Chris Keen of Keen Eye Charters Inshore/Offshore

When asked about the influence of the Angler’s Choice Awards, Captain Michael Whitesides of Salty Angler Fishing Charters says: “I mention the award 100% of the time. I also advertise it on all my social media sites. It just goes to show all the hard work and dedication that pays off in the end so why not brag about it! It also provides the customer peace of mind knowing that they’re gonna get a top-notch experience!”

To qualify the captains must meet strict criteria consistently throughout the year. These criteria include:

• A review score of 4.8 or higher based on 10 or more verified reviews
• A reliability score of 98% or higher
• A response rate of 98% or higher to booking requests within 24 hours
• Full business verification, ensuring legal compliance and safety standards

You can find more information about the Angler’s Choice Award, as well as a full ranking of all 31 states by share of winners, here.

About FishingBooker:

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