Guides


Sean
Head Guide
Hi! My name is Sean but at Aikens, people call me Szyds.
2023 marks my 8th season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m ice fishin’ n bush rippin’.
The best part of working at Aikens is the Aikens Family!
My go-to funny movie is Superbad.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… You’re always one bite away from zero to hero!
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is travel to Australia.
Corner, edge or middle brownie? I’d rather have a beer.

Kurt
Head Guide
Hi! My name is Kurt but at Aikens, people call me Kurtek.
2023 marks my 6th season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m bartending and looking forward to May!
The best part of working at Aikens is porch beers with the boys.
My go-to funny movie is Superbad.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… Luck favours the prepared.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is biting an unidentified jelly fish in Australia
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Edge

Skip
Guide

Cam
Guide

Justin
Guide

Dalain
Guide
Hi! My name is Dalain but at Aikens, people call me Dan.
2023 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m an ice fishing guide! #guidelife
The best part of working at Aikens is the connections you make and seeing the smiles on everyone's faces!
My go-to funny movie is Step Brothers.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… Live life to the max and don't take anything for granted!
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is a backcountry hike to a small lake to fish!
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Middle, obviously.

Liam
Guide

Josh
Guide
Hi! My name is Josh but at Aikens, people call me Kid rock or Deep Blue.
2023 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m Globe trotting!
The best part of working at Aikens is that it’s always another day in paradise!
My go-to funny movie is Talladega Nights.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… Do it now while you’ve got the time and no responsibilities.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is quitting a blue collar lifestyle to become a fishing guide.
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Edge. It’s the best of both worlds.

Brenden
Guide
Hi! My name is Brenden but at Aikens, people call me Boots.
2023 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m a heavy equipment operator.
The best part of working at Aikens is fishing!
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… The good days on the water trump the bad days!
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Whatever there is!

Tyson
Guide
Hi! My name is Tyson but at Aikens, people call me Tyson.
2023 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m still fishing.
The best part of working at Aikens is spending time with great people.
My go-to funny movie is Talladega Nights.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… To work hard and keep pushing to be the best you can be.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is jumping my minivan.
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Depends on the day.

Hayden
Guide
Hi! My name is Hayden but at Aikens, people call me Haydo.
2023 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m enjoying time with friends and family, playing hockey, pursuing a passion in photography and videography.
The best part of working at Aikens is all the people you get to meet and share the experience with.
My go-to funny movie is Step Brothers.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is… Live everyday like it’s your last.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is moving away to Tofino at 18 to try a new lifestyle.
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Middle

Joey
Guide
Hi! My name is Joey but at Aikens, people call me Joey… I have yet to earn my nickname.
2023 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
When I’m not working at Aikens, I’m practicing to become an interpreter.
The best part of working at Aikens is the outdoors!
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is that it is so much easier to learn to like someone rather than hating them forever.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is moving from France to Canada.
Corner, edge or middle brownie? Edge.