PORT ROYAL FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours on the Water: Private Fishing Charter out of Port Royal with Tallboy
A 4-hour private fishing charter for up to six people with Tallboy Fishing Charters — this guide explains what to expect from the boat, captain, and the fishing style used.
Four Hours on the Water: Private Fishing Charter out of Port Royal with Tallboy.
Hop aboard Tallboy Fishing Charters for a four-hour private outing from Port Royal, South Carolina. Capt. Richard “Rico” Pollitzer, a Beaufort County native with more than 25 years guiding around Hilton Head and Beaufort, runs private trips for up to six passengers that focus on live-bait fishing and trolling inshore and offshore to about three miles.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local knowledge from a long-time Beaufort County guide
Capt. Richard Pollitzer (aka Rico) is a native of Beaufort County with over 25 years in the charter business around Hilton Head and Beaufort and is a member of the North End Charter Fleet — experience that shapes where and how the boat fishes.
Live bait and trolling across inshore and nearshore waters
These private four-hour trips center on live-bait fishing and trolling, targeting species available inshore and offshore waters out to roughly three miles.
Private outing for small groups
Tallboy runs private charters priced from $700 for up to six passengers—these popular charters make up the bulk of the operator’s business and are geared toward anglers who want to ‘bend a rod and have a good time.’
What the day feels like
What a Four-Hour Trip Feels Like
The tempo is focused and social: a compact, private four-hour run from Port Royal with a captain who tailors the trip to the group. Expect a mix of trolling and live-bait fishing as the boat works inshore water and then pushes toward nearshore spots out to about three miles, with an emphasis on making fishing accessible and enjoyable for the party.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private charter suits — and who to consider carefully.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips focus on live-bait fishing and trolling; guests should bring weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and any personal items (the operator notes the fishing style is live bait and trolling).
This is a four-hour private charter outing.
Private charters are for up to six passengers and start at $700.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The private charter is four hours long.
How many people can join a charter?
Private charters accommodate up to six passengers.
How much does a private charter cost?
Private charters start at $700.
What fishing methods are used?
Trips emphasize live-bait fishing and trolling.
Where does the boat fish?
Fishing is conducted inshore and offshore, generally to about three miles from shore.
Who will be the captain?
Capt. Richard Pollitzer (known as Rico), a Beaufort County native with over 25 years in the charter business, runs these trips.