Captain
Thomas Pearse

Member since March 2019 Olcott, United States
Background
I have been fishing my entire life. I started on the tributaries of Lake Ontario when I was 12 years old. I remember watching the charter boats leave Sandy Creek harbor and thinking that would be the coolest job in the world. At the age of 18 I purchased my first boat and started fishing the Great Lakes. I have fished Lakes Erie and Ontario for over 25 years. I teach in the winter and while working on my Administrative degree I realized I would never be happy working in a school but outside of the classroom. So I shifted gears and with the support of my beautiful wife, I earned my Captain's License and started doing charters. Now I continue to teach Science through the school year and spend my summers on the waters of Lake Ontario hunting down and catching King Salmon.
Techniques
Trolling with Down riggers and long lines.

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Pearse

Olcott, United States
Background
I have been fishing my entire life. I started on the tributaries of Lake Ontario when I was 12 years old. I remember watching the charter boats leave Sandy Creek harbor and thinking that would be the coolest job in the world. At the age of 18 I purchased my first boat and started fishing the Great Lakes. I have fished Lakes Erie and Ontario for over 25 years. I teach in the winter and while working on my Administrative degree I realized I would never be happy working in a school but outside of the classroom. So I shifted gears and with the support of my beautiful wife, I earned my Captain's License and started doing charters. Now I continue to teach Science through the school year and spend my summers on the waters of Lake Ontario hunting down and catching King Salmon.
Techniques
Trolling with Down riggers and long lines.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(61 reviews)
Olcott
Trips from US $665

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mission accomplished!
Mission accomplished!
Captain Thomas Pearce is AWESOME
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Gary M.
Excellent
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Great boat, awesome Captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 7, 2025
We did a 5 person trip on 6/7/25, This was our second trip with Reel Adventures Sportfishing.ย  As always, Captain Thomas did...
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Nick B.
Excellent
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Mission accomplished!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 4, 2025
This was our first charter. Captain Tom (and Jack!) put us at ease and guided the adventure. We all caught fish and had a great...
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Erich P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Best!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 21, 2025
The best choice for a charter. Comfortable boat, and always gets us on the fish!
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Tammy B.
Mineral Wells, WV
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the lake

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 5, 2023
Captain Tom and his first mate,Will worked very hard to help us reach our limit today. We started out with choppy waters ,...
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Michael W.
Buffalo, NY
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Day trip with Captain Tom & first mate Alex.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 3, 2023
First offโ€ฆ.the adventure was exactly what we were hoping for. The vessel and gear were all top notch & the same for Captain...
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