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We are the "No-Commission" alternative to the massive tech conglomerates. 100% Captain Owned. 100% American Made.
The Catch?
There isn't one.
We didn't start Charter Buddy to become a Silicon Valley unicorn. We started it because we were tired of seeing our friends get ripped off.
For years, massive foreign-owned tech conglomerates have stood between the Angler and the Captain, hiding phone numbers and taking a 30% cut of the hard-earned money that should stay on the dock.
"We are stubborn believers that technology should serve the small business owner, not bleed them dry."
– The Charter Buddy Team
The "No-Commission" Revolution
$0 Commission Fees
The price you see is the price the Captain gets. We don't take a cut of the catch.
Direct Communication
We don't hide phone numbers. Text the captain, ask about the bite, and book with confidence.
Your Data is Private
We make money from a flat subscription. We never sell your catch data or location to third parties.
The Difference
The "Big Guys"
Headquarters
Overseas
Pennsylvania, USA
Cost
15-30% Commission
Flat Monthly Fee
Your Data
Aggregated & Sold
Private & Secure
Support
Call Centers
Real People
Meet the Team
Jordan Franklin
Founder & Developer
I wrote every line of code for Charter Buddy myself. I don't answer to a VC board; I answer to the captains. When you email support, you're getting me.
Jack Clemente
Captain Relations
Jack spends his days walking the docks ensuring our platform solves real problems. Need help pricing your trips? He's the guy who will pick up the phone.
A Free Market for Fishing
We believe in the handshake, not the middleman. We do not certify captains or inspect boats, that is how we keep costs at $0 for anglers and low for captains.
We give you the tools to chat, ask questions, and read reviews so you can decide who earns your business. If someone acts unprofessionally, report them, and we will remove them. But ultimately, this is a community based on mutual respect and direct connection.
Join the Movement
We are building a community of "Smart Anglers" and "Independent Captains."
Keep it Local. Keep it Fair. Fish with Friends.