Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan 

5.0/5 (22 reviews)
 100 Frankfort Avenue, Elberta, MI 49628, United States

Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan 

5.0/5 (22 reviews)
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100 Frankfort Avenue
Elberta, MI, United States

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews
Showing: 5 of 22 reviews
Christopher Coombs
Christopher Coombs
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Special 5 hour trip for Christopher Coombs on August 1, 20252 adults
Great experience. Caught a lot of fish. Fish were fileted well for us compared to a similar charter that finished at the same time. Will book again.
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Don Everhart
Don Everhart
5.0
Verified
The lake was rough...
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 20253 adults
But Bruce, and his mate Dave, helped us catch some fish anyways.
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Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks Don, it was a pleasure fishing with you and your sons.
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Cory Shivers
Cory Shivers
5.0
Verified
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 6, 20252 adults
Great time and we caught Fish !!!
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James Amberg
James Amberg
Royal Oak, MI
5.0
Verified
Salmon Slaying!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 20231 adult3 children
Captain Bruce doesn't mess around when it comes to salmon fishing! I booked a half-day trip with my kids, none of whom had ever charter fished before. We got to the marina early and Captain Bruce and Mason were already onboard ready to go. Bruce's boat is the nicest charter boat I've ever been on, it's a new boston whaler with the full setup. It was pitch black out on the lake and we shined up the lures, dropped them in, and within minutes we were hitting the salmon. I've been on charters where you're lucky to get anything, but we hit it big with 6 kings and 3 cohos. While it was still dark, you could see all of the other charter boats to the north of the lighthouse, while we were fishing by ourselves about a mile south. Pretty soon the other charters started creeping over to our spot! My 12 year old son brought his first coho on his own, while I helped my daughters catch their fish. Captain Bruce and Mason were great and were very helpful in making it easy for the kids to fish. The morning came to a close and we were pulling the lines when all of the sudden we got a fish on. I was helping my son with what ended up being the biggest fish of the day, when we got another fish on. My son and I landing two salmon at the same time is a memory we won't ever forget! After we got back, Captain Bruce and Mason fileted the fish and we were good to go. Summing it all up, Captain Bruce is an extremely experienced charter captain who delivered big time and gave us a day we'll never forget. Thanks again Captain Bruce!!!
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Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
September 10, 2023
Thanks for the review Jim, it was great fishing with you all. Hopefully we can do it again next year.
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Darrell Morgan
Darrell Morgan
Deerfield, MI
5.0
Verified
Yes this was a half day with captain Bruce and first mate Caleb
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 20234 adults
We started out at 5am we couldn't have ask for a better day, once we got to our location on lake michigan, first mate Caleb got right at it getting poles set up and getting them out. Captain was very knowledgeable on how deep to fish and what lures to use, wasn't too long after getting poles out we started pulling them in, it was a Great experience and I would recommend Rig and Roll Chaters for everyone 👌.
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 25 - Sep 25
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
+33

Angler rating

22
0
0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews
Showing: 5 of 22 reviews
Christopher Coombs
Christopher Coombs
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Special 5 hour trip for Christopher Coombs on August 1, 20252 adults
Great experience. Caught a lot of fish. Fish were fileted well for us compared to a similar charter that finished at the same time. Will book again.
1
Don Everhart
Don Everhart
5.0
Verified
The lake was rough...
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 20253 adults
But Bruce, and his mate Dave, helped us catch some fish anyways.
Review media 0
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Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks Don, it was a pleasure fishing with you and your sons.
0
Cory Shivers
Cory Shivers
5.0
Verified
Bruce and Mark and a lot of fun
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 6, 20252 adults
Great time and we caught Fish !!!
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James Amberg
James Amberg
Royal Oak, MI
5.0
Verified
Salmon Slaying!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 20231 adult3 children
Captain Bruce doesn't mess around when it comes to salmon fishing! I booked a half-day trip with my kids, none of whom had ever charter fished before. We got to the marina early and Captain Bruce and Mason were already onboard ready to go. Bruce's boat is the nicest charter boat I've ever been on, it's a new boston whaler with the full setup. It was pitch black out on the lake and we shined up the lures, dropped them in, and within minutes we were hitting the salmon. I've been on charters where you're lucky to get anything, but we hit it big with 6 kings and 3 cohos. While it was still dark, you could see all of the other charter boats to the north of the lighthouse, while we were fishing by ourselves about a mile south. Pretty soon the other charters started creeping over to our spot! My 12 year old son brought his first coho on his own, while I helped my daughters catch their fish. Captain Bruce and Mason were great and were very helpful in making it easy for the kids to fish. The morning came to a close and we were pulling the lines when all of the sudden we got a fish on. I was helping my son with what ended up being the biggest fish of the day, when we got another fish on. My son and I landing two salmon at the same time is a memory we won't ever forget! After we got back, Captain Bruce and Mason fileted the fish and we were good to go. Summing it all up, Captain Bruce is an extremely experienced charter captain who delivered big time and gave us a day we'll never forget. Thanks again Captain Bruce!!!
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Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
September 10, 2023
Thanks for the review Jim, it was great fishing with you all. Hopefully we can do it again next year.
0
Darrell Morgan
Darrell Morgan
Deerfield, MI
5.0
Verified
Yes this was a half day with captain Bruce and first mate Caleb
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 20234 adults
We started out at 5am we couldn't have ask for a better day, once we got to our location on lake michigan, first mate Caleb got right at it getting poles set up and getting them out. Captain was very knowledgeable on how deep to fish and what lures to use, wasn't too long after getting poles out we started pulling them in, it was a Great experience and I would recommend Rig and Roll Chaters for everyone 👌.
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan

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What is the boat like?

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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
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