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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(244 reviews)
Traverse City
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 244 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Louis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful evening

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 11, 2024
Took the evening charter on Grand Traverse Bay. Captain and mate were wonderful and while it took some time for the salmon...
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Kevin W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic evening of fishing in the West bay!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 10, 2024
The weather had been pretty rough earlier in the day, so we werenโ€™t sure how things would go, but Capt Alonzo and Mate Tucker...
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Rebecca B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Return Customer!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 2, 2024
This is our 3rd trip to TC and 3rd time booking a fish charter with Fish X TC. We had 8 bites this time, and 7 catches. We...
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Clark L.
Homosassa Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very Productive Morning of Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 6, 2023
Captain Alonzo and his son Tucker know how to put you on the fish.ย  Great boat, quality fishing equipment, and the work of...
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Douglas W.
Indianola, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Captain Alonzo and First Mate Tucker

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Midday) on June 5, 2023
Awesome afternoon trip with Captain Alonzo and First Mate Tucker (father and son team that work amazingly well together) fishing...
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