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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 21, 2024
Took my wife and kids walleye fishing in late June and limited out in two hours. Captain knew where the fish were and got us...
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Dana S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ (PM) 2-4 people on June 16, 2024
I took my 2 nephews out on an afternoon charter. They caught walleye, bass & more. I will definitely charter them again when...
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William M. J.
Holley, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salmon trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Tripโ€“Salmon (AM) 1-6 People on August 18, 2022
We had an amazing time with Captain Sam and Porkchop express charters!ย  Sam and his first mate Caleb are very knowledgeable...
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Beatrice H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fabulous!

VERIFIED   4 hour trip - (AM) 2-4 people on June 4, 2024
Father and son trip to catch walleye was a great success.ย  Beautiful boat, excellent guide, and a โ€œmaxโ€ catch!
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Gerald S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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