Captain
Samuel Downing

Member since June 2019 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Capt. Samuels grew up in western Pennsylvania and was introduced to hunting and fishing as soon as he could hold a rod and a gun. He remembers fishing with his dad on the Allegheny River where he would night fish for Sucker and Catfish as a little boy. They moved on to wading the streams fishing for Trout, learning the finesse techniques of fly fishing, and the patience involved with the sport. As the captain grew older, they ventured to the Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania to fish for Salmon and Steelhead creating great memories. Capt. Samuel went into the Air Force and ended up stationed in North Dakota where he was exposed to Walleye fishing on Devils Lake. He fell in love with the challenges of catching Walleye. Several years later, he ended up living in Michigan surrounded by tremendous Walleye fishing opportunities. He purchased a Lund boat, gained knowledge and experience, and decided to upgrade to his North River and get a charter license to share what he's learned.
Techniques
Capt. Samuel trolls, jigs, drifts, and casts for Walleye. His crew has the boat equipped to do it all with all the gear needed. Some customers like the rod in hand, others like to just reel them in and let the boat do the work, so the crew lets the customers decide. The captain's preference changes with the season and the weather. He jigs and trolls in the spring, drifts, trolls, and casts in early to late summer, and trolls in the fall into winter.

Hey, I'm Captain Samuel Downing

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Capt. Samuels grew up in western Pennsylvania and was introduced to hunting and fishing as soon as he could hold a rod and a gun. He remembers fishing with his dad on the Allegheny River where he would night fish for Sucker and Catfish as a little boy. They moved on to wading the streams fishing for Trout, learning the finesse techniques of fly fishing, and the patience involved with the sport. As the captain grew older, they ventured to the Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania to fish for Salmon and Steelhead creating great memories. Capt. Samuel went into the Air Force and ended up stationed in North Dakota where he was exposed to Walleye fishing on Devils Lake. He fell in love with the challenges of catching Walleye. Several years later, he ended up living in Michigan surrounded by tremendous Walleye fishing opportunities. He purchased a Lund boat, gained knowledge and experience, and decided to upgrade to his North River and get a charter license to share what he's learned.
Techniques
Capt. Samuel trolls, jigs, drifts, and casts for Walleye. His crew has the boat equipped to do it all with all the gear needed. Some customers like the rod in hand, others like to just reel them in and let the boat do the work, so the crew lets the customers decide. The captain's preference changes with the season and the weather. He jigs and trolls in the spring, drifts, trolls, and casts in early to late summer, and trolls in the fall into winter.
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Forrest M.
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Wonderful trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on July 27, 2023
Had a wonderful experience fishing for some walleye with my 8 year old and Captain Samuel and his son Caleb! He reached out...
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Timothy G.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on March 8, 2024
Sam will put u on the fish!!!
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Thomas R.
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Great Day on Lake Erie

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on November 18, 2023
Captain Sam and his crew (son Caleb) did a very good job getting us on the fish, and helping us catch our limit of walleye.
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Butch A.
Excellent
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Perch (AM) 4 People on September 30, 2023
Sam is a awesome captain with a badass boat and solid equipment he definitely knows how to get on the fish,highly recommended
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Gerald S.
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 8, 2023
It was a great time for my grandson and I. We caught our limit in just a couple of hours. Captain knew where the fish were...
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