Rodfather Fishing Charters
Rodfather Fishing Charters
Looking to cast a line in Lakeside Marblehead? Look no further than Rodfather Fishing Charters!
These waters are known for Yellow Perch, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. Have a cooler ready in the car!
You'll be fishing from a 28' Baja cruiser with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is not included, but you can purchase it at market price.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's recommended to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Morning and afternoon trips are available.
Looking to cast a line in Lakeside Marblehead? Look no further than Rodfather Fishing Charters!
These waters are known for Yellow Perch, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. Have a cooler ready in the car!
You'll be fishing from a 28' Baja cruiser with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is not included, but you can purchase it at market price.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's recommended to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Morning and afternoon trips are available.
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All reviews (9)
3 young kids and a old man caught our limit by noon, so the captain did a great job!!!
Thank you so much! It was a blast having you on board! Look forward to the next charter!
Top notch experience all around, sweet boat that's roomy, handles well, and runs pretty fast. The Marina he's in is excellent, clean bathrooms, easy close parking, and very nice docks. Captain Mike had it figured out, we didn't have time to get all rods out, no time to eat a sandwich, no time for a drink....it was fish after fish until we hit the limit of 36 walleye at about 10:30am. Capt. Mike was great with my kids, and Wife, and I can't imagine using another charter on Erie, book with confidence...Thanks Mike, had a great time
It was a great time fishing with your wonderful family. Couldnt ask for a better fishing crew. Looking forward to the next trip.
If you want a charter where the captain is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, you want to charter with The Rodfather! He was great with our kids, and he taught us so much about walleye fishing on Lake Erie. It was an excellent experience. You won’t be disappointed!! We didn’t even get our first pole down the line before a walleye hit it. Captain Mike knows where to go to catch them! There was hardly a time when we weren’t reeling them in.
First time out trolling, Captain Mike was patient and took time to explain everything. Caught our limit for Walleye in under a few hours. Boat was nice, didn’t go in the Cubby cabin, but the option was there if needed for a restroom break. I recommend looking Rodfather on Facebook and messaging on there to get in touch with Captain Mike for availability. If you want live bait, you’ll have to pay separately for that, for trolling, he provides everything you’d need. He allows drinks and snacks, but the fish was on as soon as we set up, so didn’t have time to sit and relax. Fish On!! 2 extra cushion seats in the boat, and plenty of room to stand or sit on a cooler. Overall was a great trip, will use again.
It was the first time trolling for all of us, and only one of us had been on Lake Erire before. Captain Mike trained us all on what to do and we had a blast being the "crew". We caught our limit and everyone wants to come back. I would tell anyone to give the Rodfather a call if they want to go fishing on Lake Erie!
FAQs about Rodfather Fishing Charters
- US $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip (4 MAX) (8 hours)
- US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (5 MAX) (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (6 MAX) (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Walleye
Your captain
His friends know Captain Michael Tester as Mike. He's very personable and friendly, with vast experience fishing these waters since the '80s. He is a dedicated father of 2, a proud 'papaw,' happily married, and an all-around family guy. Fishing started as a hobby, became his passion, and it's now his obsession. He turned his hobby into a career, and if you ask him, all he does is fish, and he'll never work another day of his life. His love for fishing was instilled by his father, Captain Austin Tester, who was a well-known charter captain for years with EB's Pride Charters. Book with The Rodfather and let him make em' an offer they can't refuse!
His friends know Captain Michael Tester as Mike. He's very personable and friendly, with vast experience fishing these waters since the '80s. He is a dedicated father of 2, a proud 'papaw,' happily married, and an all-around family guy. Fishing started as a hobby, became his passion, and it's now his obsession. He turned his hobby into a career, and if you ask him, all he does is fish, and he'll never work another day of his life. His love for fishing was instilled by his father, Captain Austin Tester, who was a well-known charter captain for years with EB's Pride Charters. Book with The Rodfather and let him make em' an offer they can't refuse!
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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