Friends of Spartina
The best days on the water are built on trusted people, local knowledge, and gear that performs when it matters. Friends of Spartina is a collection of guides, outfitters, and conservation-minded professionals we are proud to know and support - people who spend their lives in the marsh, on the flats, and round the waters that inspire our work. They trust and use Spartina products in the field, and we are honored to recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional experience on the water. Explore their websites found directly below by clicking on their logo or picture and connect directly to plan your next adventure!
Captain Chad DuBose - Tall Tides Charters
Captain Chad grew up in Savannah, spending most of his weekends and summers on the water. In 2008, he moved west and in 2010 made his way to Montana, working as a fly fishing guide. Cutting his teeth on the big western rivers and guiding in Patagonia in 2013.
Coming back to Savannah in 2015, to run the local fly shop. Chad has spent the last decade honing in on the beautiful local waterways he grew up on, and wants to share his experience and knowledge with you. As an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter…Chad has worked tirelessly to build TTC into what it is today.
Captain Chase Simpson - Sandfly Guide Service
Growing up in Georgia, Captain Chase developed a love for the outdoors long before becoming a professional captain. From targeting striped bass on Lake Lanier to exploring the winding tidal creeks surrounding Savannah, the water has always been home to him.
Sandfly Guide Service is built around one simple goal: to give guests an authentic Lowcountry experience away from the crowds. Whether you’re poling through quiet marshes searching for tailing redfish or working the beaches for rolling tarpon, every trip is designed to feel personal rather than commercial.
For Captain Chase, it’s not about following a script — it’s about sharing the places he loves with people who want to experience the Lowcountry the way the locals do.
Captain Josh Rose - Moon Harbor Charters
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Josh was fortunate to grow up on a tidal creek, where he spent his childhood exploring the waterways and running the creeks. He was introduced to fishing in his teens, and it sparked a lifelong passion.
Josh’s love for the water and the thrill of a tight line continue to fuel his drive to grow as both an angler and a guide. He is always seeking new techniques and knowledge to sharpen his skills. One of the most rewarding parts of this journey is sharing that passion with others—whether they're just starting out or seasoned veterans of the sport.
Captain Mike “Ski” Grabowski - Line of Sight Charters
Capt. Mike, better known as Ski, is a lifelong fisherman and man of the water. A native of North Carolina, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard as an Aviation Survival Technician (Helicopter Rescue Swimmer) and later in the USCG Reserves as the Medical Officer for Port Security Unit 307 before retiring in 2017. He is a licensed Physician’s Assistant and lives in Savannah..
Captain Michael Garcia - Marsh Bug Charters
Capt. Michael Garcia grew up in McDonough Georgia for the first 21 years of his life before discovering his true passion, pursuing redfish in skinny water with a fly rod. With pursuing these fish for many days on the water under his belt, working the local fly shop for three years and receiving a Capt. License in May of 2021, he dove into becoming a redfish guide.