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Scenic Fishing Trips in South Carolina: Tails Up Guide Service - Your Best Choice!

Discover the ultimate scenic fishing adventure in the abundant flats and bays of South Carolina with Tails Up Guide Service. Captain Chris Edmonds, an experienced local expert, will skillfully curate an unforgettable and enjoyable fishing trip for you.

This family-friendly fishing service is perfect for parents looking to create lasting memories with their children. With a focus on Redfish, renowned for their voracious appetite and tenacious fighting spirit, you can expect an exhilarating chase. Fall brings the season of Bull Redfish, offering the opportunity to hook impressive specimens weighing over 40 pounds. Other species such as Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum may also grace your line.

Step aboard the state-of-the-art 2021 20’ Sea Pro bay boat equipped with a powerful 200 HP Suzuki engine. Accommodating up to 4 anglers simultaneously, this vessel boasts the latest top-of-the-line fishing gear, including multiple live bait wells, a wireless trolling motor, and a cutting-edge fishfinder/gps system.

All trips include the provision of rods, reels, tackle, and saltwater licenses. To ensure your convenience, bottled water and ice are also provided. Children are more than welcome, and Capt. Chris will furnish adult-sized life jackets. For individuals weighing less than 100 lbs, kindly bring your own life jacket.

Choose Tails Up Guide Service for forging new connections and crafting beautiful fishing memories. Make your trophy dreams come true at Tails Up Guide Service.

How to get there?

Available fish species

Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Bluefish
Dogfish
Flounder
Ladyfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon

Amenities

GPS 2021 Simrad nss7 evo3
Fishfinder 2021 Simrad, sidescan,downscan
Live Bait Well 2 bait wells and one release well
Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota Ipilot 80lb thrust

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Tails Up Guide Service?

Tails Up Guide Service presents the following excursion options for its customers:

  • Inshore Fishing (AM) - 5-Hour Trip (5 hours): $450 for the group + $50 per person beyond 2
  • Inshore Fishing (PM) - 5-Hour Trip (5 hours): $450 for the group + $50 per additional guest after 2
  • Inshore Fishing - 8-Hour Trip (8 hours): $700 for the group + $50 for each person over 2

Which amenities are available onboard with Tails Up Guide Service?

When you make a reservation with Tails Up Guide Service, you can enjoy the following amenities on board:

  • GPS 2021 Simrad nss7 evo3
  • Fishfinder 2021 Simrad, sidescan, downscan
  • Live Bait Well - 2 bait wells and one release well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota Ipilot 80lb thrust

What's included in the trip price with Tails Up Guide Service?

Trips booked with Tails Up Guide Service include the following amenities:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water and ice is provided.)
  • Fishing License (License is for saltwater only)

What types of fishing does Tails Up Guide Service offer?

Tails Up Guide Service specializes in various types of fishing, including:

  • Inshore Fishing: Located in Winyah Bay, Georgetown SC
  • Flats Fishing: Available in Winyah Bay, Georgetown SC
  • Backcountry Fishing: Experience the beauty of the grass-filled backwaters of Winyah Bay

What fishing techniques does Tails Up Guide Service offer?

Tails Up Guide Service offers a variety of fishing techniques, including:

  • Light Tackle (Penn battle 3, 3000 class reels on 7ft rods)
  • Heavy Tackle (Penn fierce 3, 6500 class reels on 7ft rods)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Please bring your own fly fishing equipment)
  • Drift Fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Tails Up Guide Service?

Tails Up Guide Service specializes in fishing for the following top targeted fish species:

  • Alligator Gar
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon