Captain
Brian Butts

Member since November 2018 Grand Haven, United States
Background
I was a very successful tournament fisherman and wanted to share my love of this lake and its resources with others in a high-class professional manner. Having a network of the best fishermen on Lake Michigan also comes with being successful in tournaments which is priceless when trying to find fish in this lake the size of a small ocean.
Techniques
Salmon fishing is done with high tech controlled depth trolling. Techniques for running multiple baits and targeted depths is what makes Salmon fishing one of the toughest fisheries. Salmon are very temperature sensitive so the knowledge of currents and winds plays a big part of finding where to fish. Using satellites and buoy information along with temperature probes and sonars in combination to locate the fresh water salmon is makes this fishery challenging.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Butts

Grand Haven, United States
Background
I was a very successful tournament fisherman and wanted to share my love of this lake and its resources with others in a high-class professional manner. Having a network of the best fishermen on Lake Michigan also comes with being successful in tournaments which is priceless when trying to find fish in this lake the size of a small ocean.
Techniques
Salmon fishing is done with high tech controlled depth trolling. Techniques for running multiple baits and targeted depths is what makes Salmon fishing one of the toughest fisheries. Salmon are very temperature sensitive so the knowledge of currents and winds plays a big part of finding where to fish. Using satellites and buoy information along with temperature probes and sonars in combination to locate the fresh water salmon is makes this fishery challenging.
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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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Jarrod and Collin get it done!!
Jarrod and Collin get it done!!
Riley and Colin were professionals.
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Joe N.
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Jarrod and Collin get it done!!

VERIFIED   Sunset Special 5pm to sunset on August 28, 2025
We went for Kings on the big water.ย  We were the only boat going out as it was projected to be a bit bumpy. We headed north...
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Aleks H.
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Great First Charter Experience!!

VERIFIED   6 HR 1st Mate Offshore Special on July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025 our family took its first charter on Lake Michigan!! It was a great experience!!ย  The Captain (Matt) and First...
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Richard N.
Excellent
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Great Evening on the Wster

VERIFIED   Sunset Special 5pm to sunset on July 29, 2025
We did the evening sunset fishing trip. It was great! Calm water and a different experience than fishing during the day. Great...
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Joe N.
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Riley and Colin were professionals.

VERIFIED   Sunset Special 5pm to sunset on August 27, 2025
Sea Flea charter was a great trip on a perfect Tiara boat with a large open space for fishing.ย  The crew were attentive,...
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Susan T.
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Family Time

VERIFIED   6 HR 1st Mate Offshore Special on July 12, 2025
We booked this charter for a Christmas gift to spend time together making memories! We all caught huge king salmon and a great...
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