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.
Anglers Choice
133
Reviews
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Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(134 reviews)
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Spring Park
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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great trip
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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
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jeffrey T.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Second day topped first.

VERIFIED   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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ROBERT S.
Excellent
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Thank you

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on August 20, 2025
I had a group of 4 kids and myself. Dusty did a great job. He was patient with the kids and gave them a lot of great pointers....
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Jeffrey L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day on the Lake

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on September 13, 2025
We had a great day on the Lake with Dusty.ย  Caught some nice bass.ย  Not our first time out with Dusty and wonโ€™t be our...
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Bailee W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Loved it!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on August 15, 2025
We were very inexperienced and we all caught more than one fish!! Great boat! Great Guide! 10/10 recommend!
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on September 20, 2025
Had a great time. Party enjoyed themselves and learned some new techniques. Highly suggest.
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