Charter Operator
Fish-X-TC

Member since July 2018 Traverse City, United States
Background
As a youth, having spent all my summers since birth on an island in Northern Ontario, it was either pick blueberries or catch fish. So I chose the latter (ok, maybe I picked a few blueberries too!) When the time was right I hired on at a local lodge and had the good fortune to hone my skills as a guide. Winters were spent in Florida fishing the Gulf Coast waters, including the bays and flats from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys. Having moved to Traverse City in 1989, I quickly adapted to the cold water fishery that presented itself to me. After years of fishing leagues, tournaments and recreational fishing, I acquired my Captains License and embarked on my re-creation as a guide and charter captain. There has never been another option for me in my spare time and providing these opportunities to others has become an absolute passion!
Techniques
Downriggers, divers and planer boards pretty much sums it up. Trolling, whether shallow or deep is the norm with occasional jigging.

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Traverse City, United States
Background
As a youth, having spent all my summers since birth on an island in Northern Ontario, it was either pick blueberries or catch fish. So I chose the latter (ok, maybe I picked a few blueberries too!) When the time was right I hired on at a local lodge and had the good fortune to hone my skills as a guide. Winters were spent in Florida fishing the Gulf Coast waters, including the bays and flats from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys. Having moved to Traverse City in 1989, I quickly adapted to the cold water fishery that presented itself to me. After years of fishing leagues, tournaments and recreational fishing, I acquired my Captains License and embarked on my re-creation as a guide and charter captain. There has never been another option for me in my spare time and providing these opportunities to others has become an absolute passion!
Techniques
Downriggers, divers and planer boards pretty much sums it up. Trolling, whether shallow or deep is the norm with occasional jigging.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(225 reviews)
Traverse City
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kenneth S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience with great crew

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (Midday) on May 30, 2025
We booked this trip for my two teen boys, my father, and myself. From the very onset the Captain was an amazing communicator...
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Christine B.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 6, 2024
Weather started out with some drizzle but cleared up halfway thru.  Fish weren’t biting but we did get into some few licks...
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Joe D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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 crew, Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (Midday) on May 28, 2025
The crew was top notch. They worked really hard to make the trip the best it could be. Will book again.
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Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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As first time charter, long time fisherwoman, Captain Alonso put us on the fish. First Mate Tucker was spot on! He worked his...
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Troy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great morning on the bay!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2024
Captain Alonzo and his son, Tucker, were wonderful hosts. They were extremely friendly and easy going. I really enjoyed how...
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