Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay

Inshore or nearshore, South Carolina has plenty of fish to provide you with exciting action. Eastern Tailz Outfitters will put you on the bite, whether you’re stalking the shallows or bottom fishing the coastal waters.

Captain Joe Ziegler welcomes you on board his 24’ Seapro boat capable of taking up to 4 anglers fishing in comfort. Her center console design is well suited to fishing both areas, whether you’re chasing a Bull Redfish or reeling in a Kingfish.

Capt. Joe can take you on a quick 3-hour fishing trip around Little River – the perfect excursion if you want to get a bit of fishing slotted in your day. Anglers looking to test their fishing skills and spend the entire day hooking up Mackerel, Groupers, Snappers, and the fighting Cobia can book the 8-hour trip.

The catch list doesn’t stop there, you can also target Spotted Seatrout, big Black Drum, and Flounder!

Kids are more than welcome on board, the captain loves sharing his passion for angling with novices. You need a valid fishing license at the ready before coming on a trip.

Remember to pack sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a cooler to take your hard-fought catch home in.

Experience the diverse fishing of South Carolina the right way, by booking a trip with Eastern Tailz Outfitters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour inshore fishing/cruis (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $350
    A private, Family fun trip to do some cruising, fishing and sight seeing for dolphins!! The guide will give you some history about little river and let you off on some public beaches to do some exploring or take pictures with a beautiful background. Plenty of comfortable seating on one of the top of the line bay boats. Alcohol is welcome in cans or plastic along with some snacks. All ages welcome, life jackets are provided for 6years of age up to adults.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3 hour inshore fishing/cruise
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $350
    A private, Family fun trip to do some cruising, fishing and sight seeing for dolphins!! The guide will give you some history about little river and let you off on some public beaches to do some exploring or take pictures with a beautiful background. Plenty of comfortable seating on one of the top of the line bay boats. Alcohol is welcome in cans or plastic along with some snacks. All ages welcome, life jackets are provided for 6years of age up to adults.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Get on the water before the boat traffic picks up while the fishing pressure is low. You'll target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout on this half day trip. Sharks between june through september
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
    Get on the water before the boat traffic picks up while the fishing pressure is low. You'll target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout on this half day trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Extend your stay in the productive inshore waters a little longer, with this 5-hour trip! You will fish for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and Flounder on this 5-hour trip. Sharks between june through september
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $600
    Extend your stay in the productive inshore waters a little longer, with this 5-hour trip! You will fish for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and Flounder on this 5-hour trip.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,125
    Targeting all specific species of inshore fish from Flounder to Trout, Sheepshead, along with Red Drum and Black Drum! If the weather permits, you can run farther offshore and fish for King Mackerel, or bottom fish for Cobia, Grouper, and more.
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FAQs about Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay

Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour inshore fishing/cruis (copy) (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour inshore fishing/cruise (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Eastern Tailz 25’ contender bay include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Joe Ziegler
Little River, South Carolina, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
190 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2017
Growing up in South Carolina allowed Captain Joe's family the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, whether it be duck hunting, fishing, or just enjoying the water. His family established a successful HVAC company but their passion for outdoor sporting was their lifelong career goal. They have spent 28 years educating themselves on the techniques of successful and effective outdoor fishing and hunting techniques. Once Captain Joe and his family found that they had learned and mastered what was needed to be successful in both the chartering and hunting business, they were able to establish Eastern Tailz Outfitters. Whether you're chasing fish tails, ducks tails, or buck tails, the captain can ensure your entertainment and success. He and the rest of the family are so excited to invite you to be a part of the outdoor adventures they have grown so passionately for. They thank you for helping them on their journey and promise it will be an experience to remember.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Chasing the bite
Chasing the bite
April 5, 2024
Spring is upon us! The water is still cool but transitioning to warm and the fish are definitely following. Redfish, sheepshead and black drum are in and the flounder aren’t far behind.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
Big fish
Fishing with Joe
Fishing with Joe
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
79%
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Joshua F.
Slippery Rock, PA
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5.0 / 5
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Five hour AM trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on September 16, 2023
We had a great first experience with Captain Joe. He was very helpful in getting us onto some flounder, weakfish, and sheepshead....
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Rafal R.
Sterling Heights, MI
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on June 16, 2023
Joe is the man, knows what he’s doing. Very friendly and overall just a great experience. He’s clutch like Jordan in the...
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Phillip L.
Elizabethtown, KY
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5.0 / 5
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GREAT TRIP

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on June 28, 2023
This trip was (to use my grandsons terms)AWSOME!!!! Captain Joe went out of his way to make Grandsons happy…and they...
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John H.
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Big fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on October 21, 2023
Captain Joe put us on some large sheepshead. Good day on the water
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Ben F.
Minneapolis, MN
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Joe

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 31, 2023
Great overall experience 10/10 recommend!
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