David Welch

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Anglers' gallery (1382)

What anglers say

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  John Frantz

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  Texas, US

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  Member since 2026

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  I’m 78 years old. been on many fishing trips. this was absolutely the best one ever.

  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2026 • 5 adults

  Dave was a great host. just one of those good ole boys you occasionally run across. i never touched any bait or any fish he kept me going like I was a king. There were five of us, my son, son-in-law, and two of my granddsons. Great equipment. Great boat. Well done Dave! We caught 29 Rainbow Trout in four hours! All keepers. if you fish Branson hook up with Dave! John Frantz Hartley Texas

  

  Response from Captain

  July 28, 2026

  thank you John hope to see you all again soon .

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  Casey Stump

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  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Fantastic trout fishing trip!

  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2026 • 2 adults

  Dave was a great fishing guide to hire. We will be back. We caught trout for all 4 hours. He knew the right spots, all the regulations, and exactly how to catch them. We always had a line in the water because he kept a pole ready for us when a snag broke the line. He cleaned the fish for us and even told us the best way to cook them. It was a great day out on the water!

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  Response from Captain

  June 11, 2026

  thank you guys hurry back anytime

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  Samuel Merritt

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  Nebraska, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  A great time

  Evening trip on April 17, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

  Our fishing trip was an amazing experience! We all had a great time and everyone caught rainbow trout. Our guide Captain Dave took us to the perfect spot and showed us exactly how to catch them, which made all the difference. Seeing my son and grandkids catch fish they had never caught before—and watching how happy and excited they were—meant a lot to me. It truly made the whole trip special. A big thank you to our guide Captain Dave for making it such a memorable day. I would definitely use him again every time we go!

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  Response from Captain

  April 20, 2026

  thank you Samuel hurry back with the whole crew soon.

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  William Hadley

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  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Captain Dave is the Only Guide You Need

  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had an incredible day with Captain Dave. The morning was light, and we were flexible, so Captain Dave suggested we split our day. We could fish the run after the CoE released water from the dam. We easily caught 15 rainbows during the second session. It was fantastic, and Captain Dave was down-to-earth, friendly, and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend Captain Dave.

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  Response from Captain

  May 16, 2026

  thank you guys hurry back soon.

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  Kyle Ellis

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  Mississippi, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Time well Spent!!!

  2 Hour Trip – mid morning on October 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 3 children

  Captain Dave was excellent. We had 3 kids and 2 adults and caught multiple trout each!! Were able to introduce two “princesses” to the wonders of fishing and lifelong skills.

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  Response from Captain

  October 6, 2026

  thank you kyle it was my honor to teach the princesses how to catch trout hurry back anytime.