Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
Reel Knockoffs Guide Service provides and teaches fishing techniques for anglers of all skill levels. Captain Matt Bowman and his team specialize in family-friendly trips and give their best with smaller groups on board. They depart from Stoney Creek, ON, where you can find them from April to October.
Capt. Matt invites you to join him on his 23' Wellcraft boat. This offshore vessel accommodates up to three guests, including kids over six years old. The boat features a powerful 200 HP Yamaha engine, which enables the boat to reach the maximum speed of 40 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank, downriggers, and a cooler.
Trolling for Salmon is what Reel Knockoffs are the masters of! With them, you can go trolling after Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. Lake Ontario also holds an impressive number of Steelhead, Lake, and Brown Trout. You can release them back once you catch them, or keep them if you're aiming for a delicious meal after the trip.
All fishing gear is provided. All you need to bring is a valid Ontario fishing license, proper clothing, and your snacks.
If you've never done it before, this is the right time to learn how to catch and clean fish. Come to battle some Lake Ontario monsters and have a great time on the water!
Reel Knockoffs Guide Service provides and teaches fishing techniques for anglers of all skill levels. Captain Matt Bowman and his team specialize in family-friendly trips and give their best with smaller groups on board. They depart from Stoney Creek, ON, where you can find them from April to October.
Capt. Matt invites you to join him on his 23' Wellcraft boat. This offshore vessel accommodates up to three guests, including kids over six years old. The boat features a powerful 200 HP Yamaha engine, which enables the boat to reach the maximum speed of 40 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank, downriggers, and a cooler.
Trolling for Salmon is what Reel Knockoffs are the masters of! With them, you can go trolling after Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. Lake Ontario also holds an impressive number of Steelhead, Lake, and Brown Trout. You can release them back once you catch them, or keep them if you're aiming for a delicious meal after the trip.
All fishing gear is provided. All you need to bring is a valid Ontario fishing license, proper clothing, and your snacks.
If you've never done it before, this is the right time to learn how to catch and clean fish. Come to battle some Lake Ontario monsters and have a great time on the water!
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Had a fantastic experience with Captain Matt! We caught a ton of salmon plus a trout. Matt was extremely professional and clearly cares about safety, which made the whole trip comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend!
Thanks for coming out guys, had a lot of fun that evening. Hope you enjoy all of the fresh meals!
Spent a great morning on lake ONTARIO with Captain Matt. My son and I are beginners and i really appreciated Matts patience and guidance during our tip. We will be back.
Thanks for coming out guys! it was a fun morning on the big pond
Matt was an awesome host, we had a fabulous time out on the water and were kept busy with lots of big catches! I cant recommed this experience enough, we had all different levels of experience in the party and everyone had a blast. Were looking forward to getting out on the water again soon!
Thanks for coming out guys! it sure was a busy morning
had a great time, captain knew his stuff. really cool boat, had everything we needed. great people to deal with, definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day
Thanks for thenkind words. it was a pleasure having you guys out. Hope you enjoy the rest of your anniversary vacation!
Matt was a great guide!!! If your looking to have fun on Lake Ontario he's the man!! We had constant action the whole trip!! If we ever come back to Ontario, we will be repeat customers!!
Thanks for choosing us to be a part of your vacation! hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip.
FAQs about Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
- CA $450 per group - Evening Trip (4 hours)
- CA $450 per group - Quick morning trip (4 hours)
- CA $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- CA $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- Toilet Flushable 'camping' toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano telora rods and Shimano tekota reels)
- Live bait (Bait strips prepared before the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Ziplock bags provided, fillet if lake is safe)
- Lake fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We go where the fish are. Sometimes within a mile offshore to 20 miles off shore. If the weather is clear, we can always see land. )
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Atlantic)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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I began fishing when I was 3 and haven't stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it's my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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