Reel Down Outfitters (Smallmouth)
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!
Charter Operator
Reel Down Outfitters
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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
Hastings, Michigan, United States
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
What is the boat like?
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