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About Fins and Feathers Guide Service

Captain’s Story

Captain’s Story

Captain’s Story

Hi! My name is Michael Thomson, and I am the owner of Fins and Feathers Guide Service. I am originally from just north of Baltimore, Maryland and have always had a passion for getting outside. Fishing around the Chesapeake Bay and small trout streams growing up got me hooked on the water. I moved to South Carolina’s Lowcountry in 2017, wh

Hi! My name is Michael Thomson, and I am the owner of Fins and Feathers Guide Service. I am originally from just north of Baltimore, Maryland and have always had a passion for getting outside. Fishing around the Chesapeake Bay and small trout streams growing up got me hooked on the water. I moved to South Carolina’s Lowcountry in 2017, where I began my career getting people connected to our amazing environment. 

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Our Goal

Captain’s Story

Captain’s Story

My goal on every charter is to ensure my clients leave with a smile. I aim to show locals and guests the fun we have here, whether it's catching a dream fish on one of our fishing charters, shooting a shotgun from a boat on a cast and blast trip, or simply enjoying a relaxing sightseeing experience on the water.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at sunset in the summertime.

Our Locations

Captain’s Story

Our Locations

We’ll be operating in the beautiful Lowcountry of Bluffton and Hilton Head, South Carolina. I’ll use public boat ramps in the area to ensure convenience and productivity for my clients.

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Experience the Lowcountry

Fins and Feathers Guide Service provides unforgettable outdoor adventures in the stunning Lowcountry of Bluffton and Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a USCG licensed Captain, I'm dedicated to creating lasting memories through fishing, hunting, shrimping, and more. Join me to explore our local ecosystem and learn how to respect and care for this beautiful environment.

Trip Options

Half Day Fishing Charter

Half Day Fishing Charter

Half Day Fishing Charter

A fishing charter in the Lowcountry waters of Bluffton, SC in the fall.

This option offers you up to 4 hours to fish and explore the backwaters of the Lowcountry. 


Price: $475

Maximum 3 people

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Full Day Fishing Charter

Half Day Fishing Charter

Half Day Fishing Charter

This option offers you up to 8 hours to fish and explore the Lowcountry. 


Price: $850

Maximum 2 to 3 people

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Full Day Cast and Blast

Half Day Fishing Charter

Half Day Marsh Hen Hunt (Oct. 16th-December 19th 2024) (Call to Book)

This option gives you up to 8 hours for shooting and fishing in unpopulated backwaters!


Price: $1050

Maximum 2 people

Will supply up to 2 boxes of shotgun shells

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Half Day Marsh Hen Hunt (Oct. 16th-December 19th 2024) (Call to Book)

Half Day Marsh Hen Hunt (Oct. 16th-December 19th 2024) (Call to Book)

Half Day Marsh Hen Hunt (Oct. 16th-December 19th 2024) (Call to Book)

Dogs with the marsh hens that they retrieved on a cast and blast charter.

This option provides a unique chance to hunt from a polling boat in the flats, allowing you to jump shoot marsh hens like upland hunting.


Price: $700

Maximum 2 people

Will supply up to 2 boxes of shotgun shells

Low Country Exploration

Half Day Marsh Hen Hunt (Oct. 16th-December 19th 2024) (Call to Book)

Low Country Exploration

Freeport Marina, Daufuskie Island, SC at sunset.

This option allows for a stress-free outing. We might fish or simply relax on a sandbar for a few hours—it's entirely up to you!


Price: $115/hr

Maximum 3 or 4 if there are kids

Frequently asked questions

Please reach us at fandfguideservice@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

I really prefer to practice catch and release.


- The boat will be equipped with rods, reels, bait, and tackle to target what we are going after.

- The boat will also have an iced down cooler full of waters. You are welcome to bring whatever else you would like as long as it is not glass.

- The boat is also licensed as a charter boat so you do not need to get individual fishing licenses.


- No big coolers (small or soft coolers are fine).

- No spray on sunscreen.

- No black soled work boots or tennis shoes.


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    Capt. Michael Thomson

    Cell Phone (Preferred): 443-752-3243

    Email: fandfguideservice@gmail.com

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