FWO Fly Fishing Guides - Charleston, SC & Ennis, MT

Captain Braden Powell with a nice Charleston Redfish

Founder of FishWater Outfitters, Captain Braden Powell has built his life around the sport of fly-fishing. From his early beginnings on the New River in his hometown of Blacksburg, Virginia, Braden found his passion early in life. Drawn by the splendor of Montana’s legendary outdoor lifestyle and bountiful rivers with world-class fly-fishing destinations, Braden ventured west from the Blue Ridge Mountains to pursue his B.A. in Nature-based Tourism and Recreation Management from the University of Montana in Missoula.

Captain Braden Powell has traveled the world as a fly fishing guide. His work has taken him to fishing destinations including Montana, Idaho, Alaska, the Florida Keys, Patagonia Chile, The Bahamas and South Carolina. His specialized seasonal business puts him in all the best locations to guide every kind of fishing enthusiast.

Charleston, SC Fly Fishing Guides

Throughout the fall, winter and spring months, Braden can be found targeting redfish and other saltwater species in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The large expanse of saltwater estuaries around Charleston, SC offer endless possibilities for targeting redfish and other species on fly or light tackle. 

Ennis, MT fly fishing Guides

From late June to through September, FishWater Outfitters and Captain Braden Powell’s business thrives in the trout fishing town of Ennis, MT where the famed rivers of Southwestern MT are readily accessible. Braden fishes the Madison, Jefferson, Missouri and Yellowstone rivers while floating in his 16ft Clackacraft drift boat.

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Along the east coast shores and rivers of the Western Rocky Mountains, Captain Braden Powell has devoted his life to sharing the skills and practices of fly fishing. Fishing charters with FishWater Outfitters are always a memorable experience!