BIGS TESTIMONIALS

2023
Thanks Tim - I have a tired and happy wife passed out on the couch right now. That was a great trip, I know the drill about mid day bait fishing , that was a heck of a fish to pull out of the channel at the end of the trip.

Hope to fish with you next winter, Judy already told me that wherever we stay “ we are driving to Ft Pierce to fish with Tim - he’s the best fishing coach I’ve ever had”.
--J.T.

2021

Jim, a regular client of Capt. Tim's from Arkansas, recently brought 9 friends of his down to do some fishing in Fort Pierce, FL.  There were 10 anglers using 5 guides for 7 days.  Below are some of their comments.

Our trip has been a big success.  My friends had a great time and you contributed to that significantly. 

Here are some direct quotes regarding you:
"Tim works very hard to make the day a success."
"Tim really knows what he is doing and has the right equipment and a comfortable boat."
"As soon as you arrive at a fishing location, Tim is putting poles in everyone's hands.  No time is wasted and no one is left as an observer."
"Tim comes to each trip with a game plan and with bait in the well."
"Tim was the only guide we worked with who gave us a boat and safety briefing, and told us where the life preservers were kept."
"Tim is genuinely a good guy and fun to be with.” 
And from Jim, the organizer of the trip "Everyone wants to be on your boat"


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We had a blast. I couldn't have asked for a better goliath trip.
-- Kimberly and Jeremy April 2019

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Encore merci à toi Tim !!! Tu as été incroyable ! Une journée parfaite Merci pour ton professionnalisme. A très bientôt
Translated: Thanks again to you Tim !!! You have been amazing! A perfect day. Thank you for your professionalism. See you soon.
-- Jimmy Maistrello, a fishing guide from France

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Thanks Tim, another great day with an amazing variety of species, job well done Captain!! We had a delicious fish fry last night too!  Snapper was given the number #1 review with the Sheepshead hybrid a close second! I personally enjoyed the permit taste! Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving! The Pics are Awesome too! Cheers!

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Capt Tim, I'm the one saying thanks. Can't think of any trip I've taken that was more enjoyable and such a learning experience.  We are sitting at 12A BUOY Restaurant right now waiting for them to bring our Black Grouper fish dinner. I'll be in touch with U again to plan another trip. . . . don't think U passed on all your secrets yet.  Haha.  ABSOULTY A GREAT FISHING DAY WITH A NEW FRIEND.
--LARRY K., SUMTER, SC

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We had a great time and the photos are awesome. The different types of fishing we did was a great mix, especially considering we hooked up on all of them. I just saw Josh and told him what a great time we had and about Rocco’s Goliath Grouper.
Thanks Again,
--Kevin

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Tim, the pictures are great. Terry already has shown them to family and friends and bragged that she caught the biggest fish, compared to mine. Thank you so much for such an awesome day. Your professionalism and patience with us was top notch. If we are back in this area next year we will definitely give you a call. Thanks again.

-- Bob Flanary

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Tim, Thanks for two days great guiding! Two days I'll never forget. Hope I can come back again. All best!

--ELIAS from Sweden

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Thanks for sending the pictures. We really had a good time. Learned a lot! You're a true professional in the sport and a great teacher. Those photos turned out awesome. Again, thanks for everything.

--Weston Ball

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I have been fishing with Capt. Tim Simos along with my son and father-in-law several times.  We have enjoyed every trip and Tim is very knowledgeable of the area as well as conditions.  He takes his time showing us different fishing  techniques for different fish.  A true Professional.

Jim Maury/ Vero Beach, Florida

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FROM A FACEBOOK POST
To:Tim Simos From: Jimmie Joe Amick
If any of you get down this way(Vero Beach/Fort Pierce) and want to go fishing you have to give Tim a call. He works hard explains everything in detail. I have fished all my life and I learned a lot from this man. I hope to get back with him soon. I can call him my friend. Next time we are going to get that Tarpon!

Jimmie Joe Amick

Tim, I wanted to write and say thank you for thinking of me and calling me for the fishing trip when there was a great snook bite. I also want to thank you for the kindness you showed Pam. It was her first time with a guide and she had the best time. I wish you could of heard her telling her kids and friends about her trip. I swear she talked about it all weekend.

Jimmie Joe Amick.

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Hiii Biggg Tim,

Thank you very much for the trip and for the photos!!!!! The experience was greatttttttt!!!! Great fishing, great trips and thank you for everything!!! Hope to see you again

Felipe de Lima

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Having fished extensively, on my own and with several guides in the Northeast, Florida, the Caribbean and several places around the globe, coming across Tim has been a blessing in disguise. Tim is a top-notch guide!

I have fished with Tim many, many times since our first trip a few years back and I always look forward to the next outing. He is a professional, hard-working guide, who will always get you hooked up!  If the bite isn't good in one spot, Tim will keep moving 'til he finds you fish.

Tim doesn't miss a beat!  He is a pleasure to fish with, learn from, and always the gentleman!  I highly recommend Tim for the novice, professional, or a trip with the wife  and/or family! 

Wayne Keever/ Vero Beach, Florida

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HELLO FELIPE AND JUAN CARLOS,

SOMETIMES YOU DON'T REALIZE UNTIL THE DAY AFTER, WHAT A GOOD DAY YOU HAD THE DAY BEFORE.  IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT, THEN YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH VERY WELL.

WELL, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YESTERDAY.  IT WAS ONE OF MY MOST MEMORABLE TRIPS.

I ESTIMATED THE BIG FISH WEIGHT TO BE 325 LBS. BY THE LENGTH x GIRTH FORMULA.  ENJOY THE PHOTOS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.

HAVE GOOD TRAVELS GOING BACK HOME TO COLUMBIA.

REGARDS,
TIM

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Tim,
I really understand what you mean perfectly. Sergio and I and all of the team will save this experience as the most of all our fishing trips but is not only because of all the fish we hook BUT BECAUSE OF THE GREAT CAPTIAN WE ALL HAD, REALLY TIM PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE ONLY WORD WE HAVE TO USE IN THIS CASE AND IS "THANK YOU"

Felipe de Lima

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Some times Its difficult to let others know in words what you feeling and trying to say that's for you Felipe and Tim......THANK YOU BOTH TO LET MY SON AND ME MAKE THIS DREAM COME TRUE!!!!!!!! I will keep this experience as my FAVORITE in my mind. Thank you AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take care always and a VERY BIG HUG from Colombia and PLEASE know you have a team of friends down here in South America, when ever you want to come down here we all will be waiting for you and all your knowledge of fishing........

Best regards,
Sergio and Juan uno!!!!!!

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Dear Tim, 
For US was our most amazing fishing trip and for sure will be  almost impossible to find another great Captain with the knowledge and kindness you have !!!!!   The experience was greatttttttt!!!! 

Thanks for all the fishing trips!!! Juan 1, Juan 2, Sergio and myself enjoyed very much. Thanks for the photos, the sandwiches, the classes, etc.

Felipe and Juan 2

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Dear Tim,
We wanted to thank you again for the fantastic moments we spent with you.
It will remain a fantastic souvenir* and I have particularly in mind the great catch of the shark, the red drum and the sea trout !!! Thank you again for your kindness, your good sandwiches and of course your know how about the good place to go !!!

Please find attached a few pictures of those good days and hope to see
you again.

Constantin and Mathieu(from France)

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Hi Tim,
On our way back to Orlando after a great fishing day (Thanks).
Darcy.

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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Hey Tim,
I just wanted to let you know me and my family just had the grouper last night. Everyone loved it. I want to thank you for taking me and Mary Grace out on your boat to go fishing and for pictures. I can honestly say i won't ever forget catching that grouper or all those fish. And I think I can speak for my sister when I say she loved the photo shoot at the end. Having a professional photographer take pictures of her made her day, and mine too.

Dennis Cooney

P.S. I cannot wait to use the lures you gave me on some fishing spots in Virginia. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes!

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Tim,
We had a blast! You are the best guide I ever had the pleasure to fish with.
My daughter Lisa Katz is also a Stockton grad. She is 42-43 years old.

Marvin Katz

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Tim,
Once again, thank you for a great time and the way you teach Jeremy.

Marvin

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Hi, Tim.

Sorry for not getting back to you earlier. We flew home yesterday afternoon.  Good fishing with you the other day. Thanks for putting my colleagues on some sweet snook! Thanks also for sending that great shot of Tom. I will pass the photo and your note along to him right now.  Talk soon. 

Dave Bard
PEW Environmental Trust

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Hi my friend Tim:

We were just talking with my family the wonderful time, we passed together fishing with my son, and for that great moment  THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Also thank you for your teachings and patience. We were also impressed with the security measures you took with us. Hope in the future we do this again.
Keep up the great charter experience.

Best regards,
Charbel from Columbia

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Via Facebook:
Allyson wrote: "Hi Tim !! Walt and I agree!!! You are the best guide we ever had the pleasure to fish with!! Thanks for bringing me to my first hook of a great snook!!! Hope we fish again with you soon!!"

Allyson Berlen

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