Captain
Jeff Hamilton

Member since April 2023 St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
From early beginnings in my grandfather's basement rummaging through his triple-decker Plano tackle box to fishing with him and my father anywhere I could, fishing has been in the blood. The school years were devoted to trolling the great lakes for Salmon and Trout and chasing Steelhead in the tributaries. Wintering in Arizona while a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I met Roosevelt Lake guide, Art Chamberlin. Art introduced me to tournament Bass fishing and changed the direction of my fishing pursuits. Since that first tournament in 1989, I have been Bass fishing local, regional, and national tournaments as much as time would allow. In 2016, I began another chapter in bass fishing as a USCG-licensed guide on Lake St. Clair and connecting waters. The drive to succeed in professional sports is the same drive I have when heading out for a day of fishing on the big pond. As was the case in that first tournament, (Art caught the only keeper and I never got bit), you always learn something new, and that's the beauty of fishing.
Techniques
Probably a jerkbait and a swim bait. On Lake St. Clair a ned rig, dropshot and a tube will get you by pretty much year around.

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Hamilton

St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
From early beginnings in my grandfather's basement rummaging through his triple-decker Plano tackle box to fishing with him and my father anywhere I could, fishing has been in the blood. The school years were devoted to trolling the great lakes for Salmon and Trout and chasing Steelhead in the tributaries. Wintering in Arizona while a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I met Roosevelt Lake guide, Art Chamberlin. Art introduced me to tournament Bass fishing and changed the direction of my fishing pursuits. Since that first tournament in 1989, I have been Bass fishing local, regional, and national tournaments as much as time would allow. In 2016, I began another chapter in bass fishing as a USCG-licensed guide on Lake St. Clair and connecting waters. The drive to succeed in professional sports is the same drive I have when heading out for a day of fishing on the big pond. As was the case in that first tournament, (Art caught the only keeper and I never got bit), you always learn something new, and that's the beauty of fishing.
Techniques
Probably a jerkbait and a swim bait. On Lake St. Clair a ned rig, dropshot and a tube will get you by pretty much year around.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Clair Shores
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Robert P.
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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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on October 19, 2024
Jeff did a fantastic job putting us on fish throughout the day.ย  Not only did I catch the snallies that I wanted, but also...
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Chris C.
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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Smallies

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on July 18, 2024
Jeff worked hard to put us on fish in challenging conditions! He did it and it was an amazing trip!
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Peter T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 hour afternoon trip - Smallmouth on June 15, 2024
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Charles L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on September 10, 2024
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Tom B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on August 9, 2024
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