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Carson Palmer

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Carson is a seasoned angler with over 10 years of fishing experience and a passion for helping others catch more fish. Having fished in more than 25 states and competed at the collegiate level, Carson brings both skill and knowledge to every trip. His expertise with advanced fishing electronics and forward-facing sonar sets him apart — whether you're targeting trophy largemouth or slab crappie, Carson knows how to find them.

Every trip is built around your goals, your skill level, and the pursuit of a great day on the water. So if you’re looking to break your personal best, catch fish for your next fish fry, or looking to just have an action packed day on the water Carson can make it happen!

About Your Guide

Carson Palmer

Certified Damn Good Guide

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Lake Fishing in Salisbury

Bass Fishing In High Rock Lake

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Lake Fishing in Salisbury

Crappie In High Rock Lake

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Inshore Fishing in Salisbury

Stripers On Badin

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Lake Fishing in New London

Crappie In Badin Lake

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Lake Fishing in New London

Bass Fishing In Badin Lake

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Lake Fishing in Mount Gilead

Crappie In Lake Tilllery

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Lake Fishing in Salisbury

Bass Fishing In Lake Tillery

83% (6) Guided by Carson

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350

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Recent Reviews of Carson Palmers Guide Service

4.0

based on 4 reviews

Chris

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Carson was a good guide all the way around

Chris

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Carson was a good guide all the way around

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Michael

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Carson was a great guide with plentiful of knowledge of the lake Tillery. He informed me about fish behavior and how it impacts the probability to be able to be successful. It was my first experience with the live scan and I love it. With live scan you can see the behavior of fish and how they travel through the waterway, increasing your chances of landing one. Would highly recommend Carson for your fishing trips...

Michael

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Robbie

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Robbie

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The good: Guide was friendly

The bad: The live scope he used was in the front of boat where there was not room for two people to be comfortably. When this is the method used for finding fish there should be ways for all clients to utilize that. Long story short, we left with 13 fish but Carson caught them all himself. His reply to my disappointment was “I’m sorry you’re disappointed that a live fish didn’t cooperate and that’s why it’s called fishing not catching”. If I wanted to watch someone else catch fish to “give” to me I certainly wouldn’t have paid $350. I feel his boat should be set up to comfortably accompany the 3 people that can be on there with the same advantage that he has. The last guided tour I took, the captain never dropped a hook. He pointed out the fish and allowed us to catch them.

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Response from Carson:

I am sorry you did not enjoy your day on the lake. When your husband left he told me how great of a time he had and we would do it again in the summer. My deck on my boat has room for three to fish up front comfortably like 100s of people have before you. You husband simply did not want to stand on the front deck and fish like I offered him many times. If he would have taken the time to stand and fish next to me the outcome would have been different. I did catch 13 fish trying to teach your husband how to catch them in 30 minutes of fishing. The rest of the day was dedicated to him and his father and I took them to the bank so they could sit down and fish. They did not catch a thing and that is simply because the fish are offshore and they showed no interest in fishing that way. Thank you and I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Robbie, this is Trey with Captain Experiences. I'm so sorry this trip did not live up to expectations, and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback here. I'm glad we could chat behind the scenes and make things right. Looking forward to our next trip!

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Robbie, this is Trey with Captain Experiences.

I'm so sorry this trip did not live up to expectations, and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback here.

I'm glad we could chat behind the scenes and make things right. Looking forward to our next trip!

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Kenneth

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Carson is a wonderful young man and a terrific guide. Very polite and courteous and he goes the extra mile for his client. All in all Carson made the trip a memorable one that I’ll never forget. Carson your the bomb!!!!!!

Kenneth

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