MEET OUR CREW
CAPTAIN ADAM - CEO
CAPTAIN LUCAS - LEAD CAPTAIN AND MANAGER
CAPTAIN LUCAS - LEAD CAPTAIN AND MANAGER
Captain Adam Goodwin owns and operates Tide Chaser Enterprises LLC, and is a Boat Salesman at Coastal Marine Service Center. He was born and raised in the Myrtle Beach area, and has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Having spent most of his childhood hunting & fishing with his grandfather, "BIG DAD" his knowledge and exper
Captain Adam Goodwin owns and operates Tide Chaser Enterprises LLC, and is a Boat Salesman at Coastal Marine Service Center. He was born and raised in the Myrtle Beach area, and has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Having spent most of his childhood hunting & fishing with his grandfather, "BIG DAD" his knowledge and experience have both made him a spectacular fisherman. Just to name a few, in 2016, he received a reward from Saltwater Sport Fishing and in 2015, Adam was acknowledged in the Coastal Angler Magazine for catching one of the biggest flounder in Murrells Inlet. Adam is a family man with a wife and two daughters. He is great with kids and enjoys taking his oldest daughter, niece, and nephews fishing when he is not running charters. He loves passing on his knowledge to anyone and everyone he meets. His passion for fishing is sure to make your experience one to remember.
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CAPTAIN LUCAS - LEAD CAPTAIN AND MANAGER
CAPTAIN LUCAS - LEAD CAPTAIN AND MANAGER
CAPTAIN LUCAS - LEAD CAPTAIN AND MANAGER
Captain Lucas Goodwin operates Saltwater Assassin. He was born and raised in the Myrtle Beach area as well, and has been fishing the Murrells Inlet waters for over 22 years. Like Captain Adam, he has spent a lot of his past times with his "Big Dad" while hunting and fishing. He is very customer friendly and very knowledgeable when it come
Captain Lucas Goodwin operates Saltwater Assassin. He was born and raised in the Myrtle Beach area as well, and has been fishing the Murrells Inlet waters for over 22 years. Like Captain Adam, he has spent a lot of his past times with his "Big Dad" while hunting and fishing. He is very customer friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to getting our anglers on the fish. His favorite fish to catch is King Mackerel, Flounder, and Trout. He enjoys family trips, and loves the opportunity to get fresh water fisherman on SALTWATER fish because it is such a different experience for them. When he is not chartering, Captain Lucas is spending time with his 3 kids at the beach, golfing, surfing, and participating in
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CAPTAIN TOMMY - CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN SIMON - Sunset Cruise CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN SIMON - Sunset Cruise CAPTAIN
Captain Tommy Benton is our fill in operator for Tide Chaser boat. He has been with Tide Chaser Enterprises since the beginning. Capt. Tommy has been fishing these local Murrells Inlet waters for over 30 years. He is very knowledgeable about our local fishery. His favorite fish to target is flounder and redfish. Capt. Tommy is an all-roun
Captain Tommy Benton is our fill in operator for Tide Chaser boat. He has been with Tide Chaser Enterprises since the beginning. Capt. Tommy has been fishing these local Murrells Inlet waters for over 30 years. He is very knowledgeable about our local fishery. His favorite fish to target is flounder and redfish. Capt. Tommy is an all-round outdoorsman. He works with us year-round, but he also offers guided duck tours as well, during the winter months. We are very happy to have Capt. Tommy as a part of our team.
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CAPTAIN SIMON - Sunset Cruise CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN SIMON - Sunset Cruise CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN SIMON - Sunset Cruise CAPTAIN
Captain Simon is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain with a deep passion for the waters of Murrells Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway. When he’s not serving as an assistant principal at an elementary school, you’ll likely find him aboard Lucky Girl—his pride and joy—cruising the coast with his wife, Tori, and their two dogs, Scout and L
Captain Simon is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain with a deep passion for the waters of Murrells Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway. When he’s not serving as an assistant principal at an elementary school, you’ll likely find him aboard Lucky Girl—his pride and joy—cruising the coast with his wife, Tori, and their two dogs, Scout and Lucky.
A proud father of four, lifelong educator, and devoted waterman, Captain Simon blends leadership, calm, and coastal know-how into everything he does. Boating isn’t just a pastime—it’s part of who he is. From quiet mornings on the inlet to sunset rides with family, life aboard Lucky Girl is all about connection, freedom, and the open water.
Rooted in Southern grit and guided by a love for the sea, Captain Simon proudly lives the life of the #CowboyCaptain—where boots meet boat shoes, and every day is an adventure.
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