Captain
Gary Zakrajsek

Member since January 2018 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Growing up in Northern Ohio on Lake Erie, I have spent numerous hours fishing on this Great Lake. I have over 30 years of fishing experience for Walleye and Perch. I have been given this chance while working as a full-time firefighter in Sandusky Ohio Local 327 IAFF for 28 years. I have since retired and have been able to dedicate myself to fishing as a full time boat owner and charter captain. I am very fortunate for this opportunity, that i am able to use my experience passed on to me by my Father, uncles and grandfathers. I enjoy taking out fisherman, women and children and giving them the same fishing experience on a daily basis. There is nothing better to watch the smiles when they catch that fish ohio walleye or even their first walleye. I have always been and outdoorsman and think every day how lucky i am to have grown up on beautiful Lake Erie.
Techniques
On the Crooked Hook, we will drift cast, jig, and troll for walleye depending on the best opportunity to catch fish. For Perch, it's to locate a pile of fish, anchor, and use crappie rigs or Perch spreaders to make for the best fishing experience.

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Zakrajsek

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Growing up in Northern Ohio on Lake Erie, I have spent numerous hours fishing on this Great Lake. I have over 30 years of fishing experience for Walleye and Perch. I have been given this chance while working as a full-time firefighter in Sandusky Ohio Local 327 IAFF for 28 years. I have since retired and have been able to dedicate myself to fishing as a full time boat owner and charter captain. I am very fortunate for this opportunity, that i am able to use my experience passed on to me by my Father, uncles and grandfathers. I enjoy taking out fisherman, women and children and giving them the same fishing experience on a daily basis. There is nothing better to watch the smiles when they catch that fish ohio walleye or even their first walleye. I have always been and outdoorsman and think every day how lucky i am to have grown up on beautiful Lake Erie.
Techniques
On the Crooked Hook, we will drift cast, jig, and troll for walleye depending on the best opportunity to catch fish. For Perch, it's to locate a pile of fish, anchor, and use crappie rigs or Perch spreaders to make for the best fishing experience.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(40 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Janis B.
Scenery Hill, PA
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 Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on June 23, 2018
Captain Gary and First-mate Dave were the best! They know how to FISH! We had a wonderful experience and plan on booking again...
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Ken G.
Akron, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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 trip with captain zack

VERIFIED   8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on July 13, 2018
Exceeded expectations.  Very friendly and accommodating.  Would recommend this captain and crew if catching fish is the end...
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Tim W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day Walleye trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on July 11, 2018
Had a great time fishing with my family and the crew!!! We were as hands on as each of us wanted to be and it was a perfect...
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Paul W.
Harrison, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 day trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on June 8, 2018
Went out for two 8 hour days, almost caught our limit each day.  Great guys to talk to, really fought to keep us on fish!
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Tim H.
Portsmouth, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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All Day trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on May 20, 2018
He worked hard too make this a good experience for everyone we will b booking another trip in the future
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