Meet Captain Chase Edgren

Charleston Offshore Fishing Captain | Private Vessel Operations | Sportfishing

I'm Captain Chase Edgren, founder of Ranger Outdoor Adventure (ROA) Sportfishing. I specialize in offshore fishing, private vessel operations, owner training, and sportfishing program management in Charleston, South Carolina.

I hold a U.S. Coast Guard OUPV Captain's License and am a certified Divemaster, with experience in offshore operations, vessel management, and hands-on fishing instruction.

My background includes operating a 47-foot Viking sportfish, managing private center-console fishing programs aboard 42- and 48-foot HCB vessels, and competing in offshore fishing tournaments. From preparing vessels and maintaining equipment to planning trips and putting crews on fish, I've learned that a successful day offshore starts long before the lines go in the water.

Whether I'm running a private owner's vessel, working with a family new to offshore fishing, or chasing billfish in a tournament, my approach remains the same: preparation over luck, safety over shortcuts, and no gatekeeping when it comes to sharing knowledge.

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From the Infantry to the Offshore Helm

I was born and raised around the outdoors. Freshwater lakes, ice fishing, hunting, and anything that kept me outside were part of my life long before I ever made a run offshore. In 2008, I joined the United States Army as an Infantryman.

Over the course of my military career, I completed three combat deployments, earned both the Combat Infantryman Badge and Expert Infantryman Badge, and graduated from Ranger School, Air Assault School, and multiple military leadership courses.

Those experiences shaped the way I approach responsibility, preparation, leadership, and decision-making, especially when conditions become challenging and others are depending on me.

While stationed in Colorado, I became a certified Divemaster, which further developed my appreciation for the water and operating in environments where preparation and sound judgment matter.

Finding My Passion in Charleston

In 2017, my family moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where my wife began her Air Force career as a C-17 pilot. That move introduced me to an entirely new world. I began training scuba students offshore, spearfishing for grouper and hogfish, and spending as much time on the water as possible.

Then one day, my wife accidentally caught a mahi. That fish changed everything.

What started as an interest in saltwater fishing quickly became a passion for chasing pelagic species. Tuna, wahoo, mahi, sailfish, and marlin became more than just fish to catch. I wanted to understand their behavior, the conditions that concentrated them, and the techniques that consistently produced results.

I spent countless hours studying weather, water temperature, currents, structure, fishing techniques, and vessel systems. I learned through repetition, mistakes, mentorship, and time on the water.

Turning Passion Into Experience

In 2020, I connected with fellow offshore fisherman Lance LeHew through social media. What followed were countless trips, long days, hard lessons, and opportunities to learn from someone willing to share his knowledge.

When Lance purchased Triple Net, a 47-foot Viking sportfish, he trusted me with the opportunity to step into a much larger role.

Over the following years, I gained extensive hands-on experience running offshore fishing trips, managing the vessel, maintaining equipment, working with crews, and taking responsibility for clients offshore.

My experience continued to grow through private fishing programs, including operating 42- and 48-foot HCB vessels, as well as tournament fishing throughout the Southeast.

Those opportunities reinforced something I strongly believe:

Being a captain is about a lot more than catching fish.

It's the preparation, maintenance, weather decisions, rigging, safety equipment, mechanical issues, and countless hours of work that nobody sees.

Catching fish is the reward. Everything leading up to that moment is what makes it possible.

What ROA Sportfishing Is About

Ranger Outdoor Adventure Sportfishing was built around a simple idea: share the experience, share the knowledge, and do things the right way.

Today, I work with private boat owners looking for an experienced captain to operate their vessels, improve their offshore fishing programs, or help them become more capable and confident on their own boats.

I also work with anglers and families looking to experience offshore fishing around Charleston and the Gulf Stream.

There's no secret handshake in this industry as far as I'm concerned. There are a thousand ways to rig a bait, set a spread, and catch a fish. I want the people fishing with me to understand why we're doing something, not just what we're doing.

Whether you're an experienced boat owner, a first-time offshore angler, or someone looking to take your fishing program to the next level, my goal is to make every trip safe, productive, educational, and memorable.

Family, Fishing, and the Bigger Picture

Today, as a family of six, the ocean remains a huge part of our lives.

It's where we spend time together, make memories, challenge ourselves, and pass along the same appreciation for the outdoors that shaped me growing up.

Offshore fishing has given me incredible friendships, experiences, and opportunities. More than anything, it's given me something I genuinely love doing.

That's what Ranger Outdoor Adventure Sportfishing represents.

It's more than a charter. It's a passion for the hunt, respect for the ocean, and a commitment to the people who trust me to take them offshore.

— Captain Chase Edgren

Ranger Outdoor Adventure Sportfishing | Charleston, South Carolina