Rod Bendin Guide Service
5.0/5 (44 reviews)
2101 North Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212, United States–
Rod Bendin Guide Service
5.0/5 (44)
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Angler's Choice
2101 North Lake Drive
Columbia, SC, United States
Rod Bendin Guide Service offers you a memorable day on the water full of fishing. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Captain William Faircloth will take you to Lake Murray for a safe, fun, and enjoyable trip. You'll have a lovely experience chasing fish as well as enjoying a beautiful and relaxing environment. Pick a day that suits you and join Captain William for a great day on the water!
Your adventure will take place on a 21' Sea Pro 218 center console that sits up to 4 anglers. It's powered by a 200 HP Yamaha two stroke engine made in 2006 and is also rigged with fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio navigation electronics. The boat comes with a wireless trolling motor, an ice-box, and a livewell.
On your trip, you'll have a fun time chasing Striped Bass using light tackle. You'll be keeping all the fish you catch, this will allow you to enjoy some delicious meals with your family or friends. Kids are welcome to come aboard, so bring them along and have a wonderful family day on the water.
Captain William takes care of all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. Before you start the trip, make sure to bring your fishing licenses as well as the food and drinks of your choice to stay energized during your time on the water.
Rod Bendin Guide Service is waiting for you, book today and make lifelong memories fishing in South Carolina!
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5.0
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (89)
+83
What anglers say
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
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Tim Causey
5.0
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A Great Trip
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on October 11, 2025 • 4 adults
Chris was the best captain we could have hoped for! He was more than knowledgeable about all things fishing and made it a note to teach us throughout the trip so we could pick up some good information. Chris was very personable and overall a great host. He kept live bait on our lines and made sure to keep the boat in good locations according to the live scope. The boat was very clean, and the setup was very impressive. We had such a great time, caught some huge stripers and catfish, and made many fun memories! Definitely planning on booking with Chris again!
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Response from Captain
October 15, 2025
Mr Causey
I appreciate you kind words that means a lot . I really enjoyed the day we had and watching everyone catch fish even with the windy conditions we faced overall great communication and fun trip . will see yall next time
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Howard Boyd
4.7
Verified
Great Day on Murray...
5 Hour Trip – PM (Summer) on May 18, 2025 • 2 adults
My intent in booking a trip was to get my longtime friend, who was visiting from out of town, back on Lake Murray for stripers, like we did 40 years ago. Captain Chris was exceptionally accommodating, by picking us up at our dock, and right on time, even though his normal ramp was not available.
He made exceptionally quick work of getting us up the lake to where he knew there to be fish and ran a plethora of lines over several fish groups, but to no avail... they would not bite, despite the intense volumes showing up on the multi-screen displays. He was knowledgeable enough to know when or if to bring a bait in and we had good condition, bait fish in the water, without tangles for a maximum amount of time... just no bites.
He really put a lot of effort into trying to get us some fish in the boat, but as we all know, it dont happen every time, but still utmost of a VERY good trip, overall and looking forward to trying it with him, again, in October, since he backs his work by a no-catch policy, at no additional costs. I really didnt expect that , but he was insistent.
I really look forward to October, when my buddy will be back in town and we can make some more great memories with Capt. Chris!
Response from Captain
May 20, 2025
I really appreciate your review I truly couldn’t get the fish to bite I appreciate all the conversations we all had and the weather was perfect see yall again in October thank you .
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Amelia Kenderdine
5.0
Verified
Great time catching striper
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on November 23, 2025 • 3 adults
My brother, nephew and son had a great time on this trip I booked for them.
Response from Captain
December 5, 2025
Amelia, it was my honor, taking your family out on a day of fishing very well mannered I had a blast, watching them catch those stripers thank you. Hope to see y’all again.
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GEORGE BAKER
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on May 24, 2025 • 3 adults
Myself and my cousin and nephew had a wonderful experience on our trip this morning. Our captain worked to ensure us we would catch fish. I would truly recommend him to my friends. Again, thanks for such a wonderful experience.
Response from Captain
May 25, 2025
Thank you Mr Baker for fishing with me I greatly appreciate it watching yall catch those fish was a blast see you next time
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Cary Shineldecker
5.0
Verified
Striper Fishing Success
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on June 20, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain, boat and equipment are solid! We found fish and moved accordingly. Fishing was consistent. Gear was good. Great effort on part of the captain. I certainly would recommend and fish again with this captain!
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Response from Captain
June 21, 2025
Thank you Cary for you kind words I appreciate that and thank you for fishing with me
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5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish
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5 Hour Trip
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Seasonal trip
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating
5.0
44 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (89)
+83
What anglers say
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
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Tim Causey
5.0
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A Great Trip
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on October 11, 2025 • 4 adults
Chris was the best captain we could have hoped for! He was more than knowledgeable about all things fishing and made it a note to teach us throughout the trip so we could pick up some good information. Chris was very personable and overall a great host. He kept live bait on our lines and made sure to keep the boat in good locations according to the live scope. The boat was very clean, and the setup was very impressive. We had such a great time, caught some huge stripers and catfish, and made many fun memories! Definitely planning on booking with Chris again!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 15, 2025
Mr Causey
I appreciate you kind words that means a lot . I really enjoyed the day we had and watching everyone catch fish even with the windy conditions we faced overall great communication and fun trip . will see yall next time
0
Howard Boyd
4.7
Verified
Great Day on Murray...
5 Hour Trip – PM (Summer) on May 18, 2025 • 2 adults
My intent in booking a trip was to get my longtime friend, who was visiting from out of town, back on Lake Murray for stripers, like we did 40 years ago. Captain Chris was exceptionally accommodating, by picking us up at our dock, and right on time, even though his normal ramp was not available.
He made exceptionally quick work of getting us up the lake to where he knew there to be fish and ran a plethora of lines over several fish groups, but to no avail... they would not bite, despite the intense volumes showing up on the multi-screen displays. He was knowledgeable enough to know when or if to bring a bait in and we had good condition, bait fish in the water, without tangles for a maximum amount of time... just no bites.
He really put a lot of effort into trying to get us some fish in the boat, but as we all know, it dont happen every time, but still utmost of a VERY good trip, overall and looking forward to trying it with him, again, in October, since he backs his work by a no-catch policy, at no additional costs. I really didnt expect that , but he was insistent.
I really look forward to October, when my buddy will be back in town and we can make some more great memories with Capt. Chris!
Response from Captain
May 20, 2025
I really appreciate your review I truly couldn’t get the fish to bite I appreciate all the conversations we all had and the weather was perfect see yall again in October thank you .
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Amelia Kenderdine
5.0
Verified
Great time catching striper
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on November 23, 2025 • 3 adults
My brother, nephew and son had a great time on this trip I booked for them.
Response from Captain
December 5, 2025
Amelia, it was my honor, taking your family out on a day of fishing very well mannered I had a blast, watching them catch those stripers thank you. Hope to see y’all again.
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GEORGE BAKER
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on May 24, 2025 • 3 adults
Myself and my cousin and nephew had a wonderful experience on our trip this morning. Our captain worked to ensure us we would catch fish. I would truly recommend him to my friends. Again, thanks for such a wonderful experience.
Response from Captain
May 25, 2025
Thank you Mr Baker for fishing with me I greatly appreciate it watching yall catch those fish was a blast see you next time
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Cary Shineldecker
5.0
Verified
Striper Fishing Success
5 Hour Trip – Striper / Catfish on June 20, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain, boat and equipment are solid! We found fish and moved accordingly. Fishing was consistent. Gear was good. Great effort on part of the captain. I certainly would recommend and fish again with this captain!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 21, 2025
Thank you Cary for you kind words I appreciate that and thank you for fishing with me
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Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
23 ftYear built
2022Boat manufacturer
Bulls bayBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 200HPMax cruising speed
40 knots