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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
Tim F.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(37 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chicago
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $790

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
What a great Experience!
Great Trip!
Fun and more fun!
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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
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Irka B.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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River cruise with Captain Tim

6 hour Afternoon Trolling 12pm on August 19, 2023
This river cruise was amazing. Captain Tim and his helper are really good at what they do. First of all they make you...
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Brian A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One hell of a trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Late Morning Trolling 10am on July 20, 2024
I had a great time! Caught a trout and a salmon. And I would recommend to have Captain Tim he showed me a great time and really...
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Charter Iโ€™ve ever been on

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sunrise Trolling Trip 5am on September 30, 2023
Being on the lake with our Captain and his crew was like being out with family. They were very professional and knowledgeable...
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FishingBooker Member
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Boating trip in Chicago, hands down!

6 Hour Sunrise Trolling Trip 5am on April 15, 2024
Get a bunch of guys together, have a blast catching fish and see the city! Itโ€™s on my yearly bucket list must do.
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Joel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tim

VERIFIED   8 Hour Sunrise Trolling Trip 5am on July 4, 2024
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