North Alabama is one of the most beautiful areas in the Southeast, and I'm fortunate to have lived here my entire life.

When I was just knee high, my Dad began to teach me how to fish for bluegill and crappie on the Tennessee River. I didn't get to go with Dad every time he went which I believe made my desire to fish even greater. At the age of 13 Dad began to let me take the small tri-hull boat with 25hp motor out by myself in Roseberry Creek located on Guntersville Lake. Dad never had the patience to bass fish, but I began to discover it was awesome and much more exciting than catching crappie and bluegill.

Spending virtually every weekend camping in Jackson County Park in Scottsboro, Alabama I learned every little nook and cranny. At the age of 17, I joined a local bass club and tried to learn more about bass fishing. A few years later I purchase my first bass boat, a 17ft Challenger with 115hp motor, and started learning other lakes in the area. During this time my knowledge of bass fishing continued to develop and I began to win local bass club tournaments.

As the years went by my fishing bass club tournaments didn't fulfill the competitive desire I had. Looking for more, I moved on to more competitive tournament trails like US Angler's Choice, BFL, PBF, B.A.I.T. and other large open tournaments. With my success I then chose to become a full time guide on North Alabama's premier lakes. This would allow me to share the knowledge I have acquired from thousands and thousands of hours on the water. I have built Tim Chandler' Pro Guide Service into one of the top guide services on Lake Guntersville because I have a commitment to the angler. You, the angler, are my priority and I want you to enjoy your trip as YOU catch the fish!

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