Captain
Rj Kerr

Member since March 2023 Traverse City, United States
Background
I have been fishing ever since I could remember. I landed my first Steelhead at the ripe age of 6, and ever since then, I have been absolutely obsessed with river fishing. Every spare second I have ever had I spent on the river. The addiction turned into a Career when I was 20 years old. And over the past 10 years, I have made some amazing relationships with some truly amazing people. One of the many perks of this career is the laughs had over fish-with customers that turned friends in a matter of hours!
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite. There are just too many different styles that all have their place and time. But if I had to choose I love to float fish for steelhead. Nothing like watching a bobber drop, it brings out the little kid inside you.

Hey, I'm Captain Rj Kerr

Traverse City, United States
Background
I have been fishing ever since I could remember. I landed my first Steelhead at the ripe age of 6, and ever since then, I have been absolutely obsessed with river fishing. Every spare second I have ever had I spent on the river. The addiction turned into a Career when I was 20 years old. And over the past 10 years, I have made some amazing relationships with some truly amazing people. One of the many perks of this career is the laughs had over fish-with customers that turned friends in a matter of hours!
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite. There are just too many different styles that all have their place and time. But if I had to choose I love to float fish for steelhead. Nothing like watching a bobber drop, it brings out the little kid inside you.
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My Charter Listing

Fins, Furs & Feathers LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Traverse City
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $450

Fishing Reports

Kings in the River — Battle with Vanessa
Kings in the River — Battle with Vanessa
Aug 22, 2026 Traverse City
Vanessa did battle yesterday! Plenty of kings in the river with more and more showing up daily. I dont have many dates to chose from so dont wait get your day reserved and lets do battle with the KING!
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Spicy Kings Showing Up in the River
Spicy Kings Showing Up in the River
Aug 20, 2026 Traverse City
Michael found some very very spicy kings today! Kings have showed up in the rivers up here i have very few king dates open so book your day and lets get after them
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Owen getting in on some absolutely explo
Owen getting in on some absolutely explo
Jul 30, 2026 Traverse City
Not a ton of fish today, but some of the best topwater eats I’ve seen all season!! Every eat like a bomb went off. Had to cover some water but as always we pulled a good day on the water.
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Traverse city area has been fishing stro
Traverse city area has been fishing stro
Jul 28, 2026 Traverse City
Tony and chris all the way from Minnesota, finding some nice fish in Traverse City. Started the morning fishing top water with little success, but switched gears to spinner baits and jerk baits that sealed the deal. Traverse city area has to many lakes to name that all have been productive. And if you’re a fly fisherman right now is the best time to get out and do some nighttime housing for giant brown trout!!! so if you find yourself up in northern Michigan, be sure to give me a shout we can find a lake or a river near where you’re staying and can get you out on some fish!
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Smallmouth fishing is on fire in notther
Smallmouth fishing is on fire in notther
May 16, 2026 Traverse City
Fishing has been nothing but speculation here in the grand Traverse and Manistee. Every body of water i have been on has produced great number of big Pre spawn smallmouth. Water temps are still colder and slow and steady reeling swimbaits has been the go to bait. If you wana come pet some big smallmouth give me a call and lets get after em!!
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Steelhead season is in full swing!
Steelhead season is in full swing!
Apr 7, 2026 Traverse City
Things on the big manistee river has been spectacular to say the least! Float fishing with beads, jigs and spawn have been killing it. I have some open days and expect it to remain good all the way into May. So book now, your not going to want to miss this epic action.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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great experience with lots of great views and knowledge gained.
great experience with lots of great views and knowledge gained.
Nice Morning Trip
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Dan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Forged a Bassmaster!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day on July 31, 2026
Captain RJ gave our city boy crew an awesome education in fishing in the Michigan lakes…one of our cousins caught 8 Bass...
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Michael O.
Excellent
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Great experience with lots of great views and knowledge gained.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on August 20, 2026
Had a great time fishing with captian RJ. he was very knowledgeable and friendly. very easy going and patient for a beginner...
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Vanessa A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day on August 22, 2026
We had a great time fishing with Captain RJ. It was mine and my families first time doing something like this and he taught...
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Samantha P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Nice Morning Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Summer special on August 15, 2026
Captain RJ was nice and helpful. Would highly recommend!
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Mathew W.
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Had a blast Pike fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day on July 26, 2026
My son and I had great time.  RJ was great and mase thenteip enjoyable.
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