Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir

Southern Fried Charters invites you down to Orange Springs, FL, to spend the day fishing for trophy Largemouth and other great freshwater species along the winding waterways of the famous Rodman Reservoir and beyond.

Largemouth Bass are many an angler’s favorite fish thanks to their intelligence and hard-fighting nature. Your captain is no exception.

The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 20’ Sundance skiff. Built in 2004, she can carry groups of 6 with ease, cruising at speeds of up to 30 knots to get you to the best and most remote spots without wasting half your trip.

The boat is equipped with everything you will need for your day on the water. GPS and fishfinder will sound out the murky depths below in search of ideal fishing spots and will pinpoint all captain’s favorites.

Once in place, you will be given high-quality tackle so you always have the upper hand. You can fish with a selection of lures or the captain can arrange live wild Shiners for your trip at a cost of $20 a dozen. Whatever you prefer.

Southern Fried Charters offers trips to suit any schedule, at rates that won’t hurt the wallet, so there really is no reason to say no. Get out on the water for a day of awesome fishing, and the captain will make sure you catch something special!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $375
    Spend the morning fishing for trophy Largemouth Bass on Rodman Reservoir.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    Spend a full 6 hours out on the water, for a chance to land some real trophy Largemouth!

About the Captain

Chris Davy
Interlachen, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
64 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2017
I grew up in Nashville, TN, before it was cool. As a small kid, we fished every pond and creek within 20 miles of my house, often by horseback. Certainly, it was different times, but my passion for finding fish never changed. Then it was Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Rainbow and Brown Trout, along with Crappie and Catfish. As a teenager, I fished on a boat called Honey Chile in Sarasota/Longboat Key, FL. It was there I learned the pursuit of “big fish.” I knew then when I was old enough, I'd be heading to FL to live and fish. I always wanted to be a professional fisherman and, in the mid 90's began tournament fishing for Kingfish. The adventure took on a life of its own, and by 2012 I started hosting the Southern Sportsman Radio Show in Flagler County and did so for 8 years. Fishing and being a guide is my life, and the real reason I do it, and love it, is to be a special part of other people’s memories with family and friends.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Sundance (Skiff) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 90HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Live wild Shiners can be bought for $20 a dozen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Live wild Shiners can be bought for $20 a dozen
Catch cleaning & filleting
accept Rodman
Drinks
Water and ice

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
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Rodman Reservoir with Captain Chris
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Angler Rating
7
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
71%
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Glenn G.
Panama City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt Chris Davy

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 16, 2023
Caught a 9 and 6 lb Large mouth Great day
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Tim J.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2022
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Amanda W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2022
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James W.
McDonough, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half a day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2022
Me and my boys had a blasts on our first fishing trip and right now we are looking to plan our next trip with captain Chris...
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Scott B.
High Springs, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2021
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FAQs about Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir

Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir offers the following trips to customers:
  • $375 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Live wild Shiners can be bought for $20 a dozen

Trips booked with Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Live wild Shiners can be bought for $20 a dozen)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (accept Rodman)
  • Drinks (Water and ice)

Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Southern Fried Charters – Rodman Reservoir include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie