Muddy Bay Marine Staff

"Let's take it Outside."

The founder & CEO of Muddy Bay Marine and Muddy Bay Outfitters, Tim Baxley grew up on the water and woods of South Carolina's Lowcountry.

Hunting & fishing as early as he can remember, some people say he may have developed fins and fur with saltwater in his blood. He certainly developed his passion for the outdoors from his childhood on the water.

Tim exudes a passion for the water and outdoors that drove him to found Muddy Bay, with a vision of becoming the country's top marine dealer and outdoor outfitter. Named after the fertile hunting & fishing saltwater bays of the Lowcountry, Muddy Bay has quickly become as successful as the area for which it is named.

As one of the country's leading marine dealer and outdoor outfitters, We have a passion & commitment to the outdoors. Whether backwater or blue water, bay or bayou, Muddy Bay Marine is at the forefront of marine dealers and outdoor outfitters.

We are different.

And we like it that way.

It's simple, really. If we won't use it, we won't sell it. You can always make darn sure you get the best equipment & rigs that the industry has to offer. Good & bad, we'll always tell you how it is.

From mud motor to outboard, bass boat to bay boat, duck boat to jet boat, Tim Baxley & Muddy Bay have the rig - and gear - to make it work - and the experience to outfit it for the best performance available.

It isn't often someone can live their dream, but Tim Baxley, has proven it is possible to achieve your goals - through hard work, vision, and passion. It's a hard life, but "Somebody's gotta do it."

Tim invites you to sit down with him and let him show you first hand what he means when he says ...

"Let's take it outside."

Tammy Whitehead navigates the boat.

As Team Muddy Bay's Accounting and Operations Manager, Tammy has over 26 years’ experience in both large and small business operations. Overseeing all aspects of the financial management for Muddy Bay Marine and Muddy Bay Outfitters, keeping the business motoring smoothly is Tammy's calling.

Beginning her accounting career working with the manufacturing industry, she quickly advanced to Accounting Manager, managing all the accounts receivable and payables for the day to day operations of a large international manufacturing company. At Team Muddy Bay, Tammy is responsible for ensuring that all the departments and operations are firing on all cylinders. Tammy is a valuable part of Team Muddy Bay and instrumental in the fiscal management of Muddy Bay Marine & Muddy Bay Outfitters.

Happily married to her husband, Brian, for more the 23 years, Tammy loves spending time in the outdoors with her family, enjoying camping the RV way, and being on the back of her husband’s motorcycle.

Amanda loves the Outdoors.

Joining Muddy Bay with over 10 years’ experience with a national marine, outdoor gear, and shooting sports distributor, Amanda has the knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to ensure customer satisfaction expected from a MRAA 5-Star Certified Marine Dealership. She also has a love of everything outdoors, making her the perfect fit for Muddy Bay’s Motto “Let’s Take It Outside”. 

A valuable member of Muddy Bay® Marine’s Parts and Service Team, Amanda has the natural knack to get things accomplished quickly, efficiently, and accurately. When she is not working closely with her customers, vendors, and team members, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends while embodying Muddy Bay’s Motto “Let’s Take It Outside”.

It's hard to beat experience.

For as long as he can remember, Nate has had a passion and knack for diagnosing and repairing anything with an engine. As a retired United States Air Force Crew Chief and FAA certified mechanic, Nate loves the thrill of uncovering the problem and figuring out the best solution possible. Nothing gives him more satisfaction then getting the job done right, the first time.  

Hailing from the Intracoastal Waterway on the coast of North Carolina and traveling the world with the United States Air Force, Nate was able to foster his enthusiasm for everything outdoors. He is as at home casting and trolling the waters of Lake Murray as he is hunting the public lands of our great state.  

As a valuable member of Muddy Bay Marine’s Service Department Team, Nate has the knowledge and experience to get you back on the water. When he’s not troubleshooting engines, Nate loves spending time with his family fishing, hiking and kayaking the waterways of South Carolina while embodying Muddy Bay’s Motto “Let’s Take It Outside

Growing up in the midlands of South Carolina, Blaine has been addicted to chasing fish from birth.  A seasoned angler, Blaine fished his very first tournament at age 9, thereafter competing regularly around the south. 

Blaine found himself in a kayak for the first time in 2017, immediately realizing he was finding fish in areas others couldn’t touch.  He also loved the simplicity of the kayak, connection with the outdoors, and the access to waters and large bass that previously were inaccessible by bass boats. 

Since those humble beginnings, Blaine has risen to compete in the highest level of competitive kayak bass fishing and is tournament director for the Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament Trail, the largest grass-roots kayak series in the United States. 

Blaine enjoys sharing his love for fishing and outdoors with his friends and colleagues, many who are competing in the Kayak Bass Fishing Trails.  When not working as Tournament Diector, Blaine spends his time as Master Paddlesports Outfitter at MUDDY BAY®, working with customers to fit and customize their perfect setup for professional or recreational kayaking, fishing, and paddlesports. So whether you want to know the perfect cove to catch that trophy bass or discuss the latest innovations in fishing and kayaks, Blaine is the guy to lead you to success.

When not on the water, Blaine loves spending time with his two beautiful daughters, family, and friends embodying Muddy Bay’s® motto “Let’s Take It Outside.®”

Joining MUDDY BAY® with over 50 years of boating experience, Tom has the natural knack to get things accomplished quickly, precisely, and accurately. After 36 years as a Nuclear Engineer, Tom has the precision, expertise, and knowledge to make sure things work at peak efficiency.  He also knows how to maximize performance and enhance optimal operation when rigging..

As a valuable member of MUDDY BAY® MARINE's Service Department Team, Tom enjoys working with his hands and staying busy. Happily married to his wife, Tammy, for more than 29 years, Tom enjoys the outdoors.. When not working, Tom enjoys spending time on the water with his family and friends, while embodying Muddy Bay’s Motto “Let’s Take It Outside”.

Timothy grew up on the water and in the woods. Taking his first trophy buck at over 200 yards at only age 10, Timothy has true passion for the outdoors.

Born and raised in Pawleys Island, SC, and later the deep waters of Lake Murray, Timothy grew up in the salt marshes and bays of Georgetown, learning to hunt, fish, shrimp, and crab the lowcountry of South Carolina. From duck to deer, bass to billfish, flounder to pheasant, Timothy grew up with either a gun or fishing rod in his hand, and a boat under his feet.

Although outdoors is his passion, morals and ethics are Timothy's hallmark. Earning Boy Scout's highest rank, Eagle Scout, Timothy practices what he preaches, giving back with his active involvement in both Ducks Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

As a Marine Outfitter and valuable member of Team Muddy Bay Marine, Timothy has the understanding and experience that only comes from first-hand knowledge. Salt marshes to flooded timber, Timothy knows the importance of having the right equipment and the right rig. Timothy looks forward to using his knowledge and experience to ensure you have the right rig and gear to make your experience one of a kind.