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We offer guided fly fishing and light tackle charters in Beaufort County, South Carolina, targeting redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum, and other species.

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lowcountry, rod in hand.

Your premier fly fishing and light tackle charter service for redfish, offering an unparalleled shallow water sight fishing experience in Beaufort, South Carolina. Our fly fishing and light tackle charter trips are designed to target redfish, amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Lowcountry. Join our captain on our custom-built shallow water polling skiff, navigating the hidden corners and shallow flats, providing a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the marine species that inhabit these pristine waters.

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Our skiff was built to sight fish redfish.

On the fly or light tackle, The 17’8″ Hell’s Bay professional is designed to keep you dry and comfortable while allowing access to the very shallow water flats redfish call home.

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Our guided fly fishing and light tackle trips in Beaufort, South Carolina.

We provide everything you need on the water. Fully insured, fishing licenses, USCG licensed captain certified in CPR/AED/First Aid. All safety gear, premium rods, reels lures. Licensed to do business in Beaufort County, and Port Royal, SC.

  • We book one trip / day to ensure we offer you the best possible tide and time slot.
  • We tailor the experience based on our daily knowledge to put you in the best possible position to catch fish.
  • We offer fly fishing only trips or light spin fishing or a combination of both depending on your preference. We cater to beginners or season anglers alike. Kids are welcome, accompanied by an adult.
  • 2 adults maximum not exceeding combined weight 400 lb.
  • We are a catch-and-release operation dedicated to protecting our unique natural resources for the benefit of other anglers and future generations.

Our inshore fishing charter options

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Half Day / 4 hours

$500

Four-hour charter trips are the perfect amount of time to fish a flood tide for tailing reds or to push a flat in search of reds that are in skinny water.

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3/4 Day / 6 hours

$650

Six-hour charter trips are our favorite! It is enough time to pole a few locations in search of redfish or to go after seasonally dependent multi-species.

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Full Day / 8 hours

$800

Full-day trips are a great way to explore multiple locations or fish for various species. For example, we could pole the flats for half of the day and search for topwater cobia or jacks.

Catch, tag, and release a Lowcountry redfish.

Be a part of conservation efforts alongside Captain Randy as we have the opportunity to tag and release redfish for the South Carolina Marine Gamefish Tagging program.

The goal of the program is to bring awareness to marine resource conservation and promote the positive impacts of catch and release fishing.

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All aboard!

We launch from the Edgar C. Glenn Boat Ramp, 305 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC 29909.

We can customize the location to fit your needs!

We offer guided fly and light tackle fishing trips conveniently located near Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Port Royal, St. Helena Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island. If you are vacationing in Beaufort County, feel free to give us a call!

Captain Randy Klimek | Beaufort, SC fly fishing and light tackle guide.

I am a lifelong angler with a passion for catch-and-release red fishing. I look forward to giving you a safe and enjoyable experience on the water while we target redfish or speckled trout together in the Lowcountry!

When I am not on the water, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three kids and serving in my local church. Feel free to call me at 843-929-2938 to schedule a guided fishing trip in Beaufort, South Carolina!

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