Based out of Branson, Real Deal Guide Service is your ticket to a memorable time on the water. They offer trips on Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Taneycomo, and Norfork lakes.

Capt. Jacob is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like light tackle and heavy tackle bottom fishing, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 4 to 10-hour trips, you can target species like Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Bass, Crappie, and Paddlefish, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features an ice box, fighting chair, and wireless trolling motor.

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. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

You’ll find free snacks, drinks, and lunch on the boat for your convenience, but you’re always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to. Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Real Deal Guide Service.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $300
    For thhose who want to get out and catch fish but dont want to be on the water for an extended period of time.
  • Private trip
    3 hour trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $300
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Afternoon
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $400
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Early Morning
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Late Morning
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $475
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
  • Private trip
    Extended Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    Eight hour trips are great for families who want to really get out and enjoy the water while having a great time fishing.
  • Private trip
    Tournament Prep Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Learn how to break down a lake learn your electronics and catch Bass during the time of year you choose to go out.
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FAQs about Real Deal Guide Service

Real Deal Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Early Morning (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip – Late Morning (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Extended Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Tournament Prep Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Real Deal Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Real Deal Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

Real Deal Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Real Deal Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Real Deal Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Brown Trout
  • Crappie
  • Paddlefish
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Meet the Captain

Jacob Wade
Branson, Missouri, United States
46 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
I have always loved to fish. I used to drive to the lake and sit and wait just to see if anyone needed a partner in the tournaments often times I would get picked up. I got the opportunity through guide Mike Gold who set me up to start working with Eric’s elite guide service. Gold helped me become a guide and it changed my life for the better. It’s not about what you know it’s about who you know .

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bass boat) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Branson to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Roger M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain was great, very nice and pleasant

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Afternoon on March 11, 2024
It was early in the year and the bass weren’t really biting, we did catch a couple. We fish enough to understand time of...
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Carlos L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jacob

VERIFIED   3 hour trip on July 16, 2023
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Carey A.
Overland Park, Kansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Half day (morning) trip!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Early Morning on September 2, 2023
The family and I had a great time out on Table Rock Lake. We were hooked up on a fish within the first few minutes and continued...
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Charmaine C.
Richmond, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half a day with Jacob Wade

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Early Morning on August 12, 2023
It stormed and we were suppose to go out at 6am in the morning and he let us wait and he called us and we headed that way when...
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Beau W.
Woodstock, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Capt. Jacob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 23, 2023
Beautiful day. Capt. Jacob called me the day prior and gave some insight into the bite from the previous day and we adjusted...
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