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
134
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(134 reviews)
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Spring Park
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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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
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Caught fish
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Jeffrey T.
Excellent
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Great first experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on July 24, 2025
My grandsonโ€™s first time out bass fishing at 8 years old, and Captain Dusty was great with him, and put him on fish.
Jeffrey T. recommends Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods
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Andy C.
Excellent
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Great Insight and Great Time Overall

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 30, 2025
Dusty offered great knowledge and technical insights through the entire trip. Great guy to fish with in general.
Andy C. recommends Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods
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Mark S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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)
Mark S. recommends Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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!
Mark C. recommends Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods
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Al M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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If you want to catch fish just hire Dusty!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Minnetonka (PM) on August 1, 2025
Al M. recommends Fishing with Capt Dusty Hafner DH Custom Rods
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