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Captain Christopher consistently delivers exceptional fishing results, with customers regularly catching 30+ fish per trip and landing impressive redfish ranging from 24 to 31 inches. He demonstrates extensive knowledge of Charleston's local waters and prime fishing spots, expertly targeting redfish, pinfish, and even sharks. Chris teaches various fishing techniques and cast net skills, making trips educational for beginners while still productive for experienced anglers. His ability to put clients on fish is consistently praised across all experience levels. Customers describe Chris as incredibly patient, friendly, and approachable, creating an atmosphere like "fishing with an old friend." He shares fascinating local history about Charleston's waterways during trips and provides helpful recommendations beyond just fishing. Families particularly appreciate his teaching style and patience with questions. Many guests specifically mention planning return visits and recommend Happy Dog Charters to others, with several noting it was among their best fishing experiences ever.

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Randy Learn

September 8, 2023
Trip - on September 8, 2023

Last minute trip. Chris was great, put me on the fish. 30 plus fish. Lost two monsters but that’s fishing. Will be back again

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Amanda S

July 21, 2023
Trip - on July 21, 2023

Captain Christopher was friendly, approachable, and extremely helpful. He made the trip enjoyable and shared excellent recommendations. I’ll definitely book with him again in the future!

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Marlo A

July 18, 2023
Trip - on July 18, 2023

What a fabulous evening! I truly enjoyed it and can’t wait to go again, Chris is so patient and was great a explaining when I had a bunch of questions. He knew right where to find the fish! 10 out of 10 for me!

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Renee H

July 14, 2023
Trip - on July 14, 2023

My son and I enjoyed a half-day trip, catching Redfish and Pinfish. The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared valuable insights about saltwater fishing. It was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend him to anyone!

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Trevor R

May 20, 2023
Trip - on May 20, 2023

Captain Chris was a fantastic fishing guide—patient, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about both fishing and boating. We had an unforgettable day on the water and highly recommend Happy Dog Charters!

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David S

May 11, 2023
Trip - on May 11, 2023

Amazing trip! Highly recommend. Chris knows the fish and local waters well. I’ll definitely be back!

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Angelique J

April 29, 2023
Trip - on April 29, 2023

Chris was a fantastic guide—respectful, helpful, and attentive. He assisted with everything I needed, and we caught several fish, choosing to release them all. It was an incredible day on the water!

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Hailey Swails

March 24, 2023
Trip - on March 24, 2023

My dad and I went on a trip last year and we had a BLAST! Captain Chris was awesome! I'm currently trying to figure out when we can come back to Charleston and book another trip. 10/10 would recommend!

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Robert Nesbit

September 26, 2022
Trip - on September 26, 2022

Had a great time with captain Chris! Caught some nice redfish. Rates were good too. Will fish with Chris again!

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Beverly Hayes

September 24, 2022
Trip - on September 24, 2022

Captain Chris is awesome we had so much fun. My husband caught 2 large red drum and 1 shark Chris knows all the good spots he is very kind and informative it was like fishing with an old friend Highly recommend Thanks Chris for making Marc’s birthday spectacular!

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Marc H

September 24, 2022
Trip - on September 24, 2022

My wife and I celebrated my birthday fishing with Captain Chris. He kept us reeling in fish and having a great time throughout the trip. We’ll definitely be back in the spring!

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John M

September 15, 2022
Trip - on September 15, 2022

We had an incredible day aboard the Happy Dog! Captain Chris was an outstanding guide—patient, knowledgeable, and great at teaching different fishing techniques. As beginners, we appreciated his guidance and caught a variety of fish, from a puffer fish to a shark. He was extremely helpful, and we highly recommend him!

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