Captain
Dusty Hafner

Member since April 2019 Spring Park, United States
Background
As the owner of DH Custom Rods and Tackle, fishing has been Captain Dusty's passion since his youth. He made an exit from the corporate grind over 13 years ago to design and build custom fishing rods. Now with two retail Pro Shops in the twin cities and multiple guide boats, his company is one of the most complete outfitters in Minnesota.
Techniques
DH Custom Rods and Tackle fishes everything. Period. It entirely depends on the bite and what the client wants to learn that day.

Hey, I'm Captain Dusty Hafner

Spring Park, United States
Background
As the owner of DH Custom Rods and Tackle, fishing has been Captain Dusty's passion since his youth. He made an exit from the corporate grind over 13 years ago to design and build custom fishing rods. Now with two retail Pro Shops in the twin cities and multiple guide boats, his company is one of the most complete outfitters in Minnesota.
Techniques
DH Custom Rods and Tackle fishes everything. Period. It entirely depends on the bite and what the client wants to learn that day.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(122 reviews)
Angler's choice
Spring Park
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (169)
What an amazing trip !!!
What an amazing trip !!!
What an amazing trip !!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an amazing trip !!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on July 31, 2025
My 14 yr old and I went out and just hammered the bass. Capt Dusty was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the species and their...
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David P.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Donโ€™t want to miss!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 25, 2025
What a professional captain. There is nothing like meeting a boat captain with a smile on his face and ready to fish! Not only...
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Jeffrey T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Second day topped first.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on July 25, 2025
Took my 8-year-old grandson out two days with Captain Dusty and the second day topped the first.ย  On day two, after being...
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Katie T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a fun time! Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on May 9, 2025
We had an amazing time on lake Minnetonka with captain dusty. Dusty was very accommodating with helping getting us in on a...
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Collin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on May 31, 2025
We had a birthday group of five teenagers looking to celebrate by catching some fish. We had a great weather day and a variety...
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