In this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Matt, a passionate Charleston-based angler whose redfish obsession runs deep. We talk about how his fishing journey began and what led him to fall in love with fly fishing in the Lowcountry.

Matt gives us a flood tide report and shares whether he’s ever given in to the temptation of chasing tailing reds under the moonlight. We also explore how Charleston’s rapid growth and the rise in fly fishing popularity are impacting the local fishery.

We dive into Matt’s unique history with skiffs and side consoles, what he’s learned through years on the water, and his favorite features on his new Beavertail. He offers advice for beginners navigating the Lowcountry’s technical waters and shares what it’s been like transitioning into fatherhood—and raising the next great poler.

We close it out with Matt’s Mount Rushmore of redfish flies, his craziest fishing story, and of course, his five picks for the Trout Tunes Playlist.

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