All Jack’d Up Charters is located in Traverse City and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

This crew will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 10-hour trips, for Smallmouth Bass. TC is known for trophy Smallmouth fishing. You’ll be using light gear in the crystal clear waters of the bay. Expect to be fishing from a couple feet deep to 30’ deep for these hard fighting fish.  On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle and spinning.

You’ll be fishing out a fully equipped Champion Bay boat that is built to handle Traverse Bay and can safely take up to 3 anglers.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with All Jack’d Up Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Half day trips are 5 hours.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    We leave dock at safe light, usually between 6 and 7 a.m. Trips can be up to 10 hours. There are multiple day discounts.
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FAQs about All Jack'd Up Charters

All Jack'd Up Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with All Jack'd Up Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS lowrance and garmin
  • Fishfinder lowrance and garmin
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Motorguide Xi5 with spot lock

Trips booked with All Jack'd Up Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (spinning and casting equipment supplied)
  • Lures (All tackle is included)
  • Drinks (I provide bottled water and snacks)

All Jack'd Up Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Traverse Bay, Crystal Lake, Portage Lake)
  • Nearshore Fishing

All Jack'd Up Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Fish mostly spinning gear with light line.)
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with All Jack'd Up Charters include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Bass (Smallmouth)

Meet the Captain

Jack Kowalski
Glen Arbor, Michigan, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2021
I started fishing as a kid in the river that flowed behind our house. In 1992 I moved to northern lower Michigan and fell in love with fishing bass in Lake Michigan and connecting waters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass

Boat specs

Champion (Bay boat) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Traverse Bay, Crystal Lake, Portage Lake
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fish mostly spinning gear with light line.
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
lowrance and garmin
Fishfinder
lowrance and garmin
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Motorguide Xi5 with spot lock

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
spinning and casting equipment supplied
Lures
All tackle is included
Drinks
I provide bottled water and snacks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Caught fish all morning
Caught fish all morning
Fishing with Jack
+5
Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Sandor W.
Traverse City, Michigan
Excellent
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Fishing with Captain Jack

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 13, 2023
This was a great experience! My nine-year-old son had a blast and my wife and I really enjoyed ourselves too. Captain Jack...
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David Z.
New Lenox, IL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip on West Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 21, 2023
Captain Jack was great.  He coordinated everything leading up to the trip and took me hunting for the big ones.  We got on...
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Jonathan B.
Byron Center, MI
Excellent
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Great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 1, 2023
We went fishing with Captain Jack and had a great time!  Our 10 year old son was with us and Captain Jack did a great job...
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Beth C.
Perry, GA
Excellent
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Caught fish all morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2023
This was the trip of a lifetime. Jack was very patient and concerned. He taught us a lot about fishing. Thank you Captain...
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Michael B.
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Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 19, 2023
Very experienced, helpful and confident. Had a great time
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