Orvis Guides
Bay Street's Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guides
Our Three guides Capt. Shannon O'Quinn, Capt. Tony Welch, and Capt. Zeke Brant all take pride in their Orvis Endorsement.
Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Operations are researched, vetted, and
selected by experts who bring their vast expertise in fly fishing to choosing
the finest operations worldwide on your behalf. Simply stated our guides are
held to a higher standard through the checks and balances of Orvis and Bay
Street Outfitters. Info for upcoming Orvis Saltwater Schools near Beaufort can be found at this link: Beaufort's Official Orvis School.
A Little About South Carolina's Best Fly Fishing Guides!
Capt. Shannon O'Quinn - Boat 17' Maverick HPX-S
Shannon started fishing as a young child on the Satilla River in Woodbine, Georgia. Exploring the salt and fresh water rivers and lakes of South Georgia with his grandfather, he honed his skills before moving to the South Carolina Low Country in 1999. Since then the concentration has been on inshore salt waters targeting Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Trout and Redfish with sight fishing being his method of choice. He fishes out of a 2019 Maverick HPX-S.
Capt. Tony Welch - Boat: 18' Beavertail Mosquito
Captain Tony’s passion for the resource of the lowcountry’s inshore water is more than evident with every trip he guides. He hopes his clients walk away with an appreciation for the diversity of the ecosystem, the tidal movement throughout the day and its unique connection to the environment, and a renewed passion for pursuing saltwater gamefish. Captain Tony tailors each trip to suit the angler he will spend the day with – whether they are new to the area and learning to navigate this complex waterway, wanting to sight fish for redfish, or just there to have a good time. Captain Tony is dedicated to meeting client’s goals. Tony fishes out of a 2020 Beavertail Mosquito.
Capt. Zeke Brant - Boat: 18' Beavertail Mosquito
Captain Zeke grew up fishing the South Carolina coast with his dad and grandfather. He is a Beaufort native who has spent many hours exploring the coastal waters from Edisto South Carolina to middle Georgia. His enthusiasm for the water turned into a passion for fly fishing around the age of 14, when he began to specifically target our local species with sight fishing methods. Since then he has dedicated his time on the water to making sure he has the knowledge and ability to give the client the best shot possible at achieving their objective. His goal is to meet clients' expectations and help them enjoy our local waters as much as he does. Zeke fishes from a 2017 Beavertail Mosquito.