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Charter Boat Royalty

Member since August 2023 Chicago, United States
Background
In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake "Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.
Techniques
Trolling

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Chicago, United States
Background
In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake "Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.
Techniques
Trolling
Anglers Choice
Verified
Our Team
Mitch T.
First mate
Tim F.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chicago
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $740

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Super great trip - 25 river fish
Super great trip - 25 river fish
Super great trip - 25 river fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Christopher W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Last MInute Trup

VERIFIED   Early Season April/ May Fishing on April 5, 2025
I had a last minute urge to go on an early season fishing trip and Tim worked with me to get me on the water.  We did a lot...
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Michael O.
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 with Cap’n Jim and Mitch

VERIFIED   4 Hour Earlybird Trolling 5am on September 15, 2024
We booked a last minute trip for early Sunday morning. Fish get tricky in September but Jim led us offshore and, apparently,...
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Maryann K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It’s a party

VERIFIED   Early Season April/ May Fishing on April 15, 2025
Captain Tim and Mitch were both professional and kept it fun. Through a little tough weather many smiles and laughs we’re...
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Blake F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tim

VERIFIED   NEW  Early Season April/ May Fishing on May 10, 2025
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Bob H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tim

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Late Morning Trolling 10am on May 9, 2025
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