Captain
Chris Davy

Member since September 2017 Palm Coast, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I do all types of fishing. Some of you folks are artificial purests but, sometimes that's not the best technique for success. I fish to the skill level of my customers. A family with 2 young children will obviously be set up different than experienced anglers. My job is to put you in the best situation to catch fish, have a good time and enjoy the day on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Davy

Palm Coast, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I do all types of fishing. Some of you folks are artificial purests but, sometimes that's not the best technique for success. I fish to the skill level of my customers. A family with 2 young children will obviously be set up different than experienced anglers. My job is to put you in the best situation to catch fish, have a good time and enjoy the day on the water.
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4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
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Experience
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Appropriate for children
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Jeff O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of BIG BASS

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 7, 2024
Captain Chris put us on the bass.ย  He was great with my son and kept us on fish.ย  Will definitely be booking with him again...
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Christy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   Trip for Christy on November 30, 2023
We really enjoyed Captain Chrisโ€™s hospitality as he shared his secrets of the St. John River. It could not have been a more...
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Edward C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun in the sun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 2, 2024
Great experience had a good time caught some fish. Enjoyed the captains company.
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James A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day on February 7, 2024
Had a good time with Captain Chris. Tough north wind but still managed to catch some big bass.ย  My brother in law caught...
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Steve C.
Atlanta, GA
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Half day adventure with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 19, 2023
I booked with Chris and am glad we did. He knew the water and where to fish for results. He was prompt and got back to me right...
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