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
122
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(122 reviews)
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Spring Park
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $450

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 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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What an amazing trip !!!
What an amazing trip !!!
What an amazing trip !!!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Roy B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Highly Recommend Captain Dusty!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka on August 20, 2024
Each member of our party of 4 had a great time fishing with Captain Dusty. The boat and equipment were top notch and Captain...
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Mark S.
Excellent
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DH was a great guide!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on June 12, 2025
Taught us new fishing techniques and I caught the biggest fish of my life (40โ€ Northern Pike)
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Awesome day with dusty!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 28, 2025
Awesome captain knowledgeable and had us on fish in no time!
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Jason C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 23, 2025
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Jim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Fishing with Dusty

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 5, 2025
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