Captain
Joseph Beno

Member since July 2023 Cleveland, United States
Background
Fishing has been my passion since I was a young boy. That passion led to serious fishing during high school. After high school, I began guiding professionally in Alaska and Ohio, and I've been doing what I love every day since.
Techniques
Light tackle! Fly-fishing Trolling......because it's effective!

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Beno

Cleveland, United States
Background
Fishing has been my passion since I was a young boy. That passion led to serious fishing during high school. After high school, I began guiding professionally in Alaska and Ohio, and I've been doing what I love every day since.
Techniques
Light tackle! Fly-fishing Trolling......because it's effective!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(72 reviews)
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Cleveland
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Trips from US $160
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5.0 / 5
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Willoughby
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Trips from US $500
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5.0 / 5
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Sandusky
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing on July 28, 2025
Joe was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, and considerate of our needs, always helpful and extremely polite. Looking forward...
Joe G. recommends On The Swing, LLC โ€“ Bass fishing
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William C.
Excellent
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AMAZING Walleye Trip!

VERIFIED   Morning trolling trip - Walleye on June 13, 2025
Captain Joseph was not only knowledgeable, patient and fun to talk to, he puts safety first. Do NOT hesitate to book with him,...
William C. recommends On The Swing โ€“ Walleye/Steelhead Trip
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Emily W.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Afternoon trolling trip - Walleye on October 17, 2025
We have a very good trip for family fun. The captain is very nice.ย  He helped us to catch lots of fishes.
Emily W. recommends On The Swing โ€“ Walleye/Steelhead Trip
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Patrick D.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Walleye Trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon trolling trip - Walleye on September 11, 2025
Great time. The captain knew where the fish were and we caught a bunch of walleye, and some other fish. Very nice boat too.
Patrick D. recommends On The Swing โ€“ Walleye/Steelhead Trip
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Alexey S.
Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Morning trolling trip - Walleye on July 20, 2025
My friends and I had a great time! Caught a bunch of fish. The captain is a delight:)
Alexey S. recommends On The Swing โ€“ Walleye/Steelhead Trip
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