Captain
Shane Dietrich

Member since July 2018 Bay City, United States
Background
I grew up fishing the Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. I remember my dad taking me fishing for Perch, Walleye, Salmon, and many other species that Michigan has to offer on inland lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes. I lived in very close proximity to the Tittabawassee River as a kid and remember my mom dropping me off on her way to work so I could fish. The Walleye runs were good back then but not near how great they are these days. I was passionate about fishing then and as I grew older, my passion turned into an obsession. Now the Walleye fishing is world class and as a grown man, I am still obsessed with catching and eating these tasty fish. I look forward to every trip I have on the Saginaw Bay. From the sunrises to the sunsets and all the great people I get to meet and fish with, I am truly blessed to have been introduced to fishing by my father at a young age.
Techniques
I love trolling small spoons and crank baits at very fast speeds for walleye up to 4 mph. this allows me to cover lots of water in a short period of time while looking for active fish that are willing to bite.

Hey, I'm Captain Shane Dietrich

Bay City, United States
Background
I grew up fishing the Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. I remember my dad taking me fishing for Perch, Walleye, Salmon, and many other species that Michigan has to offer on inland lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes. I lived in very close proximity to the Tittabawassee River as a kid and remember my mom dropping me off on her way to work so I could fish. The Walleye runs were good back then but not near how great they are these days. I was passionate about fishing then and as I grew older, my passion turned into an obsession. Now the Walleye fishing is world class and as a grown man, I am still obsessed with catching and eating these tasty fish. I look forward to every trip I have on the Saginaw Bay. From the sunrises to the sunsets and all the great people I get to meet and fish with, I am truly blessed to have been introduced to fishing by my father at a young age.
Techniques
I love trolling small spoons and crank baits at very fast speeds for walleye up to 4 mph. this allows me to cover lots of water in a short period of time while looking for active fish that are willing to bite.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 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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Melinda B.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Girls (moms) trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (AM) on May 22, 2023
There was two of us and we had a great time. We were the only two there and Captain Shane was very nice, easy going and had...
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Robert D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Shane was great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on May 19, 2024
We had a great time, and Captain Shane was fantastic. Friendly, eager to teach & help, and SUPER patient with our โ€˜newbyโ€™...
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Dan L.
Middleville, Michigan
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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Afternoon trip with captain Shane.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on May 20, 2023
Rough day out on Saginaw bay. Fishing started out slow.ย  Captain Shane got us on the walleyes though. All in all a great ship....
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John B.
Rochester, MI
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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Great Day on the Lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 14, 2022
We took 2 of our grandsons on a fishinโ€™ mission with Captain Shane. 27 Walleyes later, we had a lot to celebrate. The captain...
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Glen M.
Cheboygan, MI
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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Half day pm trip with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (PM) on June 21, 2022
My grandsons had the best time of their lives.ย  They told me we picked the right Captain.ย  He was so patient and helpful...
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