PATRICK CRAWFORD

Captain Patrick Crawford is a certified U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Maritime Officer. He grew up in the Bonneau and Moncks Corner area of South Carolina where his whole family was avid largemouth and catfish enthusiasts. He grew up learning the fly fishing and fly tying art from his grandfather. Living so close to the Cooper River, Tail Race Canal and the upper and lower lakes gave him constant exposure to salt, brackish and freshwater and allowed him to fish for variety of species. He now lives in Charleston, SC where he frequents the Wando River, Intercoastal Waterway, Charleston Harbor and Ashley River. Patrick frequents the IFA Redfish Tour, HT Redfish Series and Low Country Redfish Cup, traveling from Florida to North Carolina to compete in these nationally recognized tournaments. He has won several local tournaments to include many ECFC titles for redfish and sheep's head, Christian Fishing Association Trout Division in 2008. Patrick served three years on the board of directors for East Cooper Fishing Club and tournament director for one year. Patrick is dedicated to the preservation of our local fisheries and waterways. Having been raised in the Charleston area, Patrick is a wealth of knowledge on our local resources and historical stories. During your trip with him, he will not only put you on the big fish but he will identify various natural wonders that make Charleston a truly special place to be.