My dad and I had a great day on the water with Captain Bruchey. I am new to fishing and learned a lot about the river and different techniques. We ended up catching a lot of fish with all the spots we visited and had an amazing day. He was a great guide who knew his way around the river. Five stars and would recommend this trip.

Lost track of number of fish caught within first hour.  Any trip like that is a “keeper.”  (As a kid had deep sea trips where we caught nothing).  Capt. Dave shows you why Susquehanna is World Class Smallmouth fishing.  We fished same waters that hosted Hobie Kayak Fishing Pro Tour this summer.  And, as productively as if you watched Jeff Little’s You Tube channel “The Little Stuff” — and had “gotten the pattern down for the bite,” as he calls it.  Capt. David has a huge arsenal of tackle.  But you really only need one or two lures—the ones they’re biting on that day.  And just a few places (where they’re feeding) on the day you’re out and in those water and weather conditions.  Affirmed what I learned (that should/would work now) from “the Little stuff.”  Coincidence?  No—experience.    But what Jeff recommended “now” (Fall Pattern vid) where he illustrated the learning process, David knew.  Meaning he obviously “knew” (or thought he knew) the pattern that would work.  Handed me a rod with a tied on lure.  I fished it (using dead stick technique I learned from “the little stuff.”).  Bam, Bam,bam.  More fish in first hour (lost count) than I got in any trip all summer.  Which “proved” validity of what was being taught in Little Stuff, i.e Figure out these moody fishes’ patterns. Pro Tip: Or someone who knows it and can get you there.
    Another Pro Tip: Now (beginning of October til it’s too cold) — is Susquehanna Smallie feeding frenzy of fattening up for winter. (

Captain Dave was outstanding he replied to email for booking right away communication was great all the way up to fishing day it was raining all day and he still put my son and I on the fish and made sure we were having a great day of building father and so memories he is and will definitely be our Susquehanna small mouth fishing guide again soon could not ask for a better person or guide

Booked a full 8 hour fishing trip. Our captain was on time, friendly and professional.  Caught more fish than I expected as the water was fast and dirty.  We got wet a couple of times,  but it did not dampen our fishing. I would highly recommend this trip and the captain for a great day.

I had originally booked a trip for a Friday to go fishing on the Susquehanna River for Smallmouth bass. The weather looked bad so luckily I was able to reschedule to the next Sunday. Met Captain Dave as prearranged and headed out to fish.  Dave really knows the water of the Susquehanna.  The fishing was on the slow side and the fish acted like they were post-spawn.  No concentration and Dave had to work to find the fish. We did land about 30 fish so his hard work paid off. Had a very enjoyable day. Would highly recommend Dave and plan to fish with him again.