Like Us Follow Us YouTube Videos Vimeo Videos Models About Our Owners Inventory Blog Store Contact Our Beavertail Guides Get guided by the finest captains in the finest boats. Some of the very finest shallow water and backcountry fishing guides on the planet are part of the Beavertail Family and we invite you to get to know them and hear their stories. We rely on the feedback from these fishing professionals (and you) to constantly evolve our lineup of shallow water fishing boats, and to ensure that our skiffs and flats boats are the very best on the water! Book a day on the water with one of these guys and you’ll get to experience first-hand, why “Beavertail Skiffs Life is Good”! Capt. Gregg McKee PINE ISLAND, FL “This boat is too good to be true.” I still catch myself thinking that every time I’m running a trip in my 2018 Beavertail Vengeance on my home waters off Pine Island, Florida. Learn more → Capt. Will Benson SUGARLOAF SHORES, FL What I strive for as a guide is to reduce the hunt for trophy fish to its simplest form. The primary tool in my craft is a shallow drafting skiff and push-pole. What I seek in a perfect skiff is pure elegant simplicity. Learn more → Capt. Moe & Eric Newman VENICE, LA We are a husband and wife team based out of Venice, La. We were both raised in south la. fishing and enjoying the outdoors our whole life. Where Capt. Eric grew up fishing along the gulf coast of La., Capt. Moe grew up fishing along the gulf coast of Miss. Capt. Learn more → Capt. Alissa Vinoski TAMPA, FL I can pinpoint the exact moment when my passion for fishing was sparked. I remember it like it was yesterday, even though I was a mere four years old when my Papa taught me how to catch mud minnows out of a ditch on the side of road, in Beaufort, S.C.. From that moment forward, […] Learn more → Capt. Mike Bartlett KEY WEST, FL I took delivery of the first Beavertail BT3 in March of 2011, this might be the best decision I have made in my ten plus years of guiding in Key West. Learn more → Capt. Jako Lucas AUSTIN, TX Raised in South Africa, Jako Lucas began fishing South Africa’s fresh and saltwater destinations at the age of four. He represented his country in various competitions throughout his youth before starting his career as a full-time guide in 2006. Along the way he expanded his horizons to include photography and film work, establishing his own […] Learn more → Capt. Jason Dail WILMINGTON, NC As a charter captain looking to capitalize and fill a void in the fishing industry in NC, I sought out boat manufacturer’s that could make a skiff stealth and light enough to fish our shallow water bays, yet large and dry enough to handle long runs through rough water. Learn more → Capt. Chuck Downes MATLACHA, FL I started fishing as a teenager in the back waters of southern New Jersey. I expanded my fishing horizons, purchased a larger boat and started fishing the Delaware Bay and off shore grounds from South Jersey to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. After many years of enjoying northern waters I searched several areas in southwest […] Learn more → Capt. Danny Clark LITTLE TORCH KEY, FL I operate Torch Key Charters out of Little Torch Key, FL. I specialize in sight fishing for tarpon, permit and bone fish in the Lower Florida Keys on both fly and spin tackle. There were many factors involved in deciding on a skiff to operate my business out of. Just like anywhere else, we are […] Learn more → Capt. Scott Tripp NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL I am a full time light tackle and fly fishing guide in the Mosquito Lagoon and my office on the water is a custom made Beavertail Vengeance. In the last twenty years I have fished from or run almost every flats boat design out there, and this is by far the best looking and finest […] Learn more → Capt. Alex Moran PINE ISLAND, FL I started my fly fishing journey at 18 in the Ozark streams of Missouri purely out of curiosity. Soon I found myself daydreaming in my college classes about brown trout, and anything I could get to eat some feathers to be honest. Fast forward to the following fall when I made my first pilgrimage to […] Learn more → Capt. Eric Wrenn BOKELIA, FL It Works! I was sold on Beavertail from the first time I fished on Capt. Gregg Mckee`s Beavertail. Of course I did my due diligence in regards to all comparable skiffs, as I`m sure you will, but I picked up my Beavertail Vengeance in March of 2015. In my opinion the “compromise” in this class […] Learn more → Capt. John Jackson KEY WEST, FL I’m captain John Jackson owner of Reel Easy Charters and lifetime guide here in the Florida keys. Our goal here is to have ever client enjoy and fish with us very tim they come visit and we work hard to ensure you will! When I wanted to add a shallow water skiff to our lineup […] Learn more → Capt. Buzz Brannon JACKSONVILLE, FL I am a full time fishing guide specializing in light tackle shallow water fishing in Northeast Florida (Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Ponte Vedra Beach areas). My focus has been the scenic backcountry of the Northeast Florida marsh and saltwater estuaries for the last 15 years, where I stalk popular saltwater game fish like Redfish, Speckled […] Learn more → Capt. Tyler French NAPLES, FL The cast, the presentation, the eat, and the fight. Fly fishing is not only a sport, but a perfectly imperfect art form that allows an angler to converse with the fish. The conversations we have with these fish requires a skiff with unparalleled performance. Riddled with shallow flats, wide open bays, and hidden oyster bars, […] Learn more → Capt. Will Robins AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE, FL At Precision Fly Charters here in Ambergris Caye, Belize we have some extremely technical and rewarding fishing! We offer a high quality and professional experience for our clients, whether a first time saltwater angler or seasoned veteran. We cater our charters to all levels of ability and pride ourselves on our communication and professionalism to match and exceed the expectations of our clients. […] Learn more → Capt. Brad Curtsinger PORT ORANGE, FL I have been chartering over 13 years full time now in the Daytona beach area and New Smyrna Beach areas like our world famous mosquito lagoon. My specialties are flats fishing during the winter months and offshore fishing during the summer. I have owned many skiffs over the past 20 yrs and researched alot of […] Learn more → Capt. Ken Jones PORT ARANSAS, TX I’m a native Texan and have been fly fishing for over 20 years pursuing many variety of species everywhere I travels and with no end in sight. From freshwater to saltwater, things just keep getting better as new techniques and tricks are developed and evolve with more experience. Fly Fishing can be a very rewarding […] Learn more → Capt. Tim Carver BEAUFORT, SC I’m Captain Tim, owner and operator of Tight Lines Unlimited. I have guided for the last eight years but have been fishing most of my life. Fishing is my passion. My passion is now my full time job. When I’m not fishing with clients I am scouting new locations for my next trip. I welcome […] Learn more → Capt. Lucas Bissett BATON ROUGE, LA All I can say is that the BT3 is by far the best poling skiff I have ever stepped foot in. The extremely wide deck leaves so much room for my clients to move around and fish in and the stability of the boat is unrivaled. Learn more → Capt. Tony Miller POINT PLEASANT, NJ Capt. Tony Miller of Reel Drag Fishing Charters, LLC from Point Pleasant, NJ. I fish the back waters of Barnegat Bay New Jersey extensively and have found there is a flats system in Barnegat bay. This area is untouched because of the shallow water conditions. I decided that I wanted to explore this fishery which […] Learn more → Capt. Bailey Short BATON ROUGE, LA My name is Captain Bailey Short and I am a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native. I own and operate Southern Flats: Louisiana Fly Fishing, a fly fishing charter service on the Louisiana coast. I have fished Southern Louisiana all of my life and Sight fishing for Redfish of all sizes, Black Drum and Sheepshead on the […] Learn more → Capt. Dave Best NEW ORLEANS, LA I am a redfish guide in New Orleans, Louisiana and the proud Owner/Operator of The Southern Fly LLC. I grew up in Mississippi but I have lived in New Orleans since 2004. After a few years of managing a fly shop in The Big Easy I moved to guiding for redfish on fly. As my […] Learn more → Capt. JJ Owczarek CHARLESTON, SC I grew up in Charleston and on the Isle of Palms SC. Fishing has been in my life for almost as long as I can remember. It started with fishing cut bait and live mud minnows off of a dock that I used to ride my bike to. Now over 20 years later I still […] Learn more → Capt. Adam Valle TAMPA BAY, FL I am a second generation Florida native and I’ve been fishing the Gulf Coast of Florida, primarily from Cedar Key to Boca Grande, since childhood. I grew up fishing and diving with my father all over the state of Florida. At 12 years old I became a certified diver and I am now a dive […] Learn more → Capt. Peter Scafaru NEW ORLEANS, LA I own & operate Marshonthefly guided fly fishing and light tackle adventures in the richest marshlands of North America. Clients travel from all over to join me to experience the challenge and excitement of watching a huge redfish, black drum or sheepshead slam their fly or lure. There is not a day on the water […] Learn more → Capt. Martin Carranza KEY BISCAYNE, FL My name is Captain Martin Carranza, fishing guide in Key Biscayne, Florida. I have been fly fishing all my life. From my early beginnings in Patagonia – Argentina fly fishing for big trout to right now, here in South Florida where I have established my family since 2001. In between, I was lucky enough to […] Learn more → Capt. Geoff Crouse NAPLES, FL I am the owner/operator of Chasin’ Tales Fishing Charters in Naples, Fl. We are a full service fishing charter and guide service that offers both near shore and backwater fishing charters in the Southwest Florida region from Estero Bay down into the Ten Thousand Islands. From my earliest beginnings as an angler of 8 yrs. […] Learn more → Capt. Zach Jones KEY LARGO, FL Come join me on my BT Elite and soar across the skinny waters here in the Florida Keys! Key Largo & Islamorada are the perfect backdrops for some amazing flats and backcountry fishing. I cater to every fishing level, no matter whether you are an experienced angler looking to hook a prized Tarpon on the […] Learn more → Capt. Joe Garcia NAPLES, FL We offer backcountry trips fishing with light tackle using artificials or fly for redfish, trout, snook, blackdrum and tarpon along with occasional opportunities at snapper, sheepshead, bass and exotics at times. We are located in Collier County, Florida where anglers get to experience the unique and diverse areas of Collier County, Everglades National Park, Goodland, […] Learn more → Capt. Fred Laager ST. AUGUSTINE, FL North East Florida Fishing guide launching out of St. Augustine, Florida. I enjoy catching fish and I love seeing others do the same. I have fished my whole life and have no plans on stopping. I believe new opportunities and new adventures are around every corner and up every creek bend no matter how […] Learn more → Capt. Andy Werner NAPLES, FL I offer both spin and fly fishing here in Naples, Marco and 10,000 islands. I came from a BT competitor and can’t explain how glad I am that I made the move in to my new custom built BT Strike! When making the move my initial main concern was draft as my fishing area demands […] Learn more → Capt. Jon Lulay MOSQUITO LAGOON, FL If stalking trophy size redfish in water barely deep enough to cover their backs is your idea of exciting fishing, you’ve got to come fish the ” Redfish Capitol of the World.” Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River live up to this name by offering anglers incredible fishing year round. Having been a full-time guide […] Learn more → Capt. Tom Knapp CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL ’I grew up in England. At a young age my father taught me how to fly fish in the reservoirs in the midlands. Targeting trout during the spring and summer months and educating me on salmon on the Scottish borders, he taught me a priceless bug that is so addictive it will never leave me. […] Learn more → Try Before You Buy We've developed a program with our Pro Team Captains where you can spend a ½ day fishing with one of our guides and experience our skiffs first-hand. If you choose to purchase a Beavertail, we'll credit you the full cost of your charter when ordering! Schedule a time to go fishing menu Models About Our Owners Inventory Blog Store Contact (941) 705-2090 4601 15th Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 models Ultra-Skinny Water Boats 16′ Micro 18′ Mosquito Skinny Water Boats 17′ Strike 17′ Elite 18′ Vengeance Big Water Flats Boats 18′ Air 20′ Lightning Sportsman 16′ Predator ©2021 Aeon Marine LLC. Website design by Thrive Creative Labs. | Read our Privacy Policy