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After lots of persuasion, I started guiding part time in 2006 and then started guiding full-time in 2008. Although guiding can be a very tough and in-consistent way to make a living, I still enjoy it very much. I like to see people catch big fish.Like this..................................................................................................................................

While me and no other guide has the ability to wave a magic wand and make fish start biting....I assure you that I do everything I can to put fish in the boat. I do everything I can to pevent a bad day. One of the main things I do to prevent it, is to be honest with people. If the bite hadnt been good a day or two before the scheduled trip, then I let the customer know so another date with better fishing can be scheduled or just change it to another lake where the bite is better.

Fish Guarantee

I wouldn't be in this business if didn't think I could consistently help customers catch big catfish, but every fishermen and guide also knows that there are tough days when the fish just won't cooperate. To me there are two types of tough days - "bad days" and then "slower than average days". In both cases I try to make sure the customer is happy.

Bad Day Policy

If the day happens to be very bad then you will get a return trip for $100 on Murray/Monticello or $50 on Greenwood (to cover my costs, especially gas). No BS, no hidden fees and no surcharges. Period.

Slower than average day

If fishing is slower than average I will spend a extra hour or two, on top of the eight hour trip, trying to turn a slow day into a more productive one. If, however, the trip is still not up to par after an extra couple of hours then I will negotiate with you for a return price that is fair to you and me. My goal is to make everyone come away happy and to build repeat business, and if you leave dissatisfied then I'm failing at both of these.

About me and my Fishing history

Although I've only been guiding since 2006, my catfish obsession and experience dates back to when I was about 4 years old. Both of my grandpa's and parents got me hooked on fishing, mostly by fishing in farm ponds. I loved catching bass, bream and crappie but the ultimate thrill was always a big ol catfish. I've fished for lots of other fresh and saltwater fish but catfishing is, has and always will be my favorite.

As I got a little older, my grandpa, mother and I would take numerous annual trips to Santee. Thats where the obsession with big catfish really began. Wether we where fishing on our own or with guides, I learned alot about targeting big catfish on Santee. Once I turned 16, I bought my own boat and started applying the techniques that I learned from Santee to the other lakes in South Carolina. It didnt take long to find out that both, big fish and big numbers of them can be caught at other lakes besides Marion and Moultrie. The techniques just had to be slightly modified in some situations.

Although, Santee is still the king of catfishing get-aways and I still take my annual trips down there... Theres still lots of lakes thru-out the state that big cats can be caught from. I can show you how.

Customer testimonials

“You can spend years trying to figure it out yourself, or book Mr. Simpson for two trips and learn how to properly fish while anchoring and drifting. Once learned, these techniques can be used to catch fish anywhere in the country. The only problem you will have is a full freezer!”

Rich Strelow

Columbia, SC

"It’s easy for a guide to look good when the fish cooperate; I’ve been with Chris on 2 separate occasions when the bite was slow. Both times he worked especially hard and stuck with what he knew to turn both trips in to a successful outing. Good personality, good equipment and an excellent fisherman makes for a fun day on the water!"

Mark Williams

" Chris provided Maggie and me with both a pleasurable and educational fishing experience. We caught several nice fish throughout the day, and Chris shared with us many ideas on how we could impove our own catches. We both had a great time!"

Pat & Maggie Chaney

" I have been fishing with Chris several times over the past few years and he always puts me and my friends on fish. There's been times where we wanted to go just after big fish only and he has the knowledge, ability, and patience to do just that. There has also been days where we just wanted fish to fill up the freezer and Chris can put you on the good eating fish just as well as the hogs!! Chris will put you on the fish and it's a lot of fun!! He is very professional, but at the same time you feel like you have known him your whole life on the very first day you meet him. I would recommend him to anyone, both the serious and novice fisherman alike. No doubt you will learn something from Chris each time you go out with him and that you just can't put a price on."

Craig Davidson

"Chris is a very knowledgeable guide and great guy to fish with. For a good time and a chance at that fish of a life time call Chris and you will not regret it."

Kevin Chalk

"Fishing with Chris was great.Both trips on Monticello & Murray were very productive. He was very personable and professional. He put us on fish and shared lots of knowledge with us. It just wasn't about catching fish but why & how we were fishing."

Jimmy Finley

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