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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(37 reviews)
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St. Clair Shores
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day!
Fishing and Jeff were great!
Fishing and Jeff were great!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Landon B.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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November Wind

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on November 12, 2024
Captain Jeff is very knowledgeable and helpful, but due to high winds (which reportedly they have had for the past month) we...
Landon B. does not recommend On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair
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James. (. M.
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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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on September 8, 2024
Jeff is an awesome guid took a lot of time with my great niece teaching her to cast and catch fish. The wind was bad for trying...
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Mike D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jeff is a awesome Dude

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Smallmouth Bass on July 27, 2024
You talk about professional Jeff did a great job fishing was off this day nice day out we did enjoy the lake and we did catch...
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Dan M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye Jigging on August 20, 2023
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Vince C.
South Lyon, MI
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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Morning Walleye Trip with Jeff H

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye Jigging on July 22, 2023
Jeff made our first charter experience a great one ! He was very professional from start to end . He is very knowledgeable...
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