Fly Right Charters offers professional fly and conventional tackle fishing guide services around Charleston’s Lowcountry, led by Captain John Irwin, who has guided in the area since 2002. Captain John specializes in both fly fishing and light tackle, sharing insight and skillful techniques while putting guests within casting distance of the fish.
The Lowcountry surrounding historic Charleston offers beautiful scenery and bountiful fishing spots, with target species shifting by season, including Redfish, Seatrout, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon, and Amberjack. Along the way, guests often spot porpoises feeding, birds diving, and gators sunbathing, adding to the day beyond just the fishing itself. Every trip includes photography, equipment, fishing licenses, and water and ice.
Trip categories include Inshore charters (up to two anglers) for skinny-water sight fishing aboard a Hells Bay Professional skiff, Nearshore/Reef/Wreck trips reaching up to 15 miles offshore aboard an LTB 25, Bay Trips/Inshore aboard the LTB 25, and seasonal Surf Fishing along various beaches. Half-day, 5-hour, 6-hour, and full-day options are available across most trip types.
Rates run from $550 for a 4-hour Inshore Half Day (two anglers) up to $950 for a Full Day Inshore trip; Nearshore trips run $875 for a half day up to $1,275 for a full day (two anglers included, +$100 per additional); Bay Trips run $600 for a half day up to $1,000 for a full day; and Surf Fishing runs $600 for a 4-hour outing. A deposit of half the charter fee is due at booking, with cancellations outside 48 hours receiving a refund.
Beyond guiding, Captain John leads seminars, teaches private casting lessons, and coordinates exotic fishing trips, and is sponsored by brands including Shimano, G. Loomis, Hell’s Bay Boatworks, and Patagonia.
For anglers looking for an experienced fly or light tackle fishing guide around Charleston’s Lowcountry, Fly Right Charters offers a well-established operation with Captain John Irwin, guiding these waters since 2002.
