Captain
Mark Szekely

Member since August 2018 Conneaut, United States
Background
I was born and raised near Lake Erie and have always enjoyed fishing on it. I was one of the pioneers in bringing the charter business to this area. I was instrumental in the introduction of planer boards and dipsey divers to the Ashtabula and Conneaut region. I not only have experience in the Conneaut/Ashtabula area but also in the Western and Central Basins of Lake Erie using both jig and drift fishing techniques. I was also an ice fishing guide for many years! I have had articles written about me in such publications as,"The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Walleye Magazine," and believe it or not, "The Washington Post!"
Techniques
Depending upon the season we can and will Jig, Cast weight forward lures, and Troll. In the months of March, April, and May we will be jigging. During the last of May and June we'll be throwing weight forward spinners,and then we will transition to trolling spoons and body baits such as "Yo-zuri Crystal Minnows" as the fish move to their summer haunts.We use both braided "super lines" and stainless steel wire for our trolling needs depending upin the depth of the fish that we are targeting.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Szekely

Conneaut, United States
Background
I was born and raised near Lake Erie and have always enjoyed fishing on it. I was one of the pioneers in bringing the charter business to this area. I was instrumental in the introduction of planer boards and dipsey divers to the Ashtabula and Conneaut region. I not only have experience in the Conneaut/Ashtabula area but also in the Western and Central Basins of Lake Erie using both jig and drift fishing techniques. I was also an ice fishing guide for many years! I have had articles written about me in such publications as,"The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Walleye Magazine," and believe it or not, "The Washington Post!"
Techniques
Depending upon the season we can and will Jig, Cast weight forward lures, and Troll. In the months of March, April, and May we will be jigging. During the last of May and June we'll be throwing weight forward spinners,and then we will transition to trolling spoons and body baits such as "Yo-zuri Crystal Minnows" as the fish move to their summer haunts.We use both braided "super lines" and stainless steel wire for our trolling needs depending upin the depth of the fish that we are targeting.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Conneaut
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with family
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Half a day trip with captain Mark
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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
89%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Samuel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with family

VERIFIED   Summer Trolling – Walleye (6 max) on July 12, 2024
Had a great time. Caught our limit within 3 hours. Captain knew where to go and very helpful with all our questions.
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Luis O.
Natick, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Tagged out in half a day

VERIFIED   Summer Trolling on July 10, 2022
Mark and Jordan were great and we had a great time “catching, not fishing.” Nice size in our cooler at end of the trip...
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Renee D.
Newell, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half a day trip with captain Mark

VERIFIED   Summer Trolling on June 11, 2022
Was a great time got our limit in 4 hours. Best experience ever. We will definitely be going again.
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Dianna W.
Munroe Falls, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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David L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   Summer Trolling on September 12, 2021
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