Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) 

 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, MI 49058, United States
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Reel Down Outfitters welcomes you aboard! Come to Hastings, Michigan and have a memorable fishing trip on the beautiful Thornapple River. Right by your side will be a seasoned captain who loves sharing his passion and knowledge with his guests. Regardless of your age or level, he invites you to join him on the water and create some wonderful fishing memories!

Your adventure starts on a 17’ Hyde High Side drift boat that can accommodate up to 3 anglers. Once you reach the Thornapple River, you’ll be in for a treat as river grounds offer a variety of prized species you can fish. There are Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Yellow Perch, as well as Sunfish. You and the captain will target them using spinning, fly fishing, and drift fishing, all on light tackle. Feel free to bring any kids you want on your trip, the captain will gladly show them the nuts and bolts of fishing and they may easily fall in love with the water.

The captain will take care of all the fishing gear you’ll need for the trip. This includes all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, fly fishing gear, as well as live bait and lures, so you should just bring valid fishing licenses and your favorite food and drinks. Also, keep in mind that due to the local regulations all the fish you catch will have to be released back to the water.

Reel Down Outfitters invites you on a beautiful river trip, come join in and have a fishing experience you won’t easily forget!

Reel Down Outfitters

Charter Operator

Reel Down Outfitters

10 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1
Price for 2 people
US $295 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Price for 2 people
US $295 
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FAQs about Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)

What are the trip rates for Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)?

Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $295 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $295 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)?

When you book a trip with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth), you can expect the following amenity onboard:

  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)?

Trips booked with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) offer?

Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) offers the following type of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Thornapple River)
What fishing techniques does Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) offer?

Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth) include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish

Your operator

Reel Down Outfitters

Hastings, Michigan, United States

2 Fishing Reports
25 Customer reviews
Member since November 2020

The captain has got more than 20 years of fly tying experience and is a member of Team USA Ice Fishing. He has been a guide for 6 years full-time year-round which allows him to outfit all types of anglers. He can accommodate float, fly, and centerpin fishing.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Stealthcraft mod v
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Thornapple River

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Catch and Release Mandatory

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 PayPal

 Checks

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