Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan

Capt. Bruce Shane and his wife Karen operate Rig and Roll Charters. Capt. Bruce is licensed by the US Coast Guard with a master’s credential and has 40 years of experience fishing the Great Lakes for Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. Join them at the port of Frankfort and let them show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Bruce will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon,Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
Frankfort and the surrounding area of Northwest Michigan are great for vacations everyone will enjoy. While fishing, you will also enjoy the scenery including beautiful sunrises or sunsets.  The crew’s goal is to provide you with a comfortable and relaxing fishing experience.

Rig and Roll Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so bring ‘em aboard and get the kids hooked while they’re young! Make sure to bring drinks and snacks for the journey, along with sunscreen (lotion), comfortable clothing, and a cooler for your catch.

Your trip takes place aboard the Lu Sea, a 28’ Boston Whaler Conquest docked at Betsie Bay Marina in Elberta Lu Sea is equipped with all the latest fishing and safety equipment. It can safely take up to 6 anglers and comes with a stand up enclosed head (toilet).

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 crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. - Its customary to tip your crew at the end of the charter for good service.

Come aboard the Lu Sea and experience the thrill and excitement of Great Lakes big game fishing at its best.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 25 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $575
    The boat normally departs at approximately 5:00 a.m. You and the crew will go after Lake, Rainbow, and Brown Trout, as well as Chinook and Coho Salmon. The trip lasts for 5 hours and the price includes all the gear, your catch will be cleaned and bagged by the captain.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Jason M.
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VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 1, 2024
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Fishing knowledge was superb,

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2024
Lots of fish caught with great equipment. The captain and mate kept atmosphere pleasant and catch focused. Always in productive...
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Toni W.
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 16, 2024
Captain Bruce is knowledgeable, has great equipment, and is good with kids! We had a blast!
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Oliver N.
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 2, 2024
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024
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FAQs about Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan

Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Stand Up Private Head
  • GPS RAYMARINE
  • Fishfinder RAYMARINE
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar RAYMARINE

Trips booked with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Bruce Shane
Elberta, Michigan, United States
12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since June 2022
Captain Bruce has been fishing since 5 years old. He loves the outdoors and was blessed to have a mother and father and later a wife that encouraged his fishing hobby. When Captain Bruce was little, after he, his dad, and his brother would get out of the rowboat after fishing, the captain would continue to fish from the bank the rest of the day – he was obsessed. He bought his first boat when he was 14 years old and has fished in the inland waters of Michigan, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon Salmon
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Stand Up Private Head
GPS
RAYMARINE
Fishfinder
RAYMARINE
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Radar
RAYMARINE

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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