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
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 124 reviews
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4.9 / 5
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Matthew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sam & Caleb worked hard to ensure we caught our limit!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 4 People on July 29, 2023
Captain Sam was willing to take us 16miles out to find deeper waters. I was amazed at Sam & Calebโ€™s knowledge, these 2 guys...
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Jeffrey D.
Wick, WV
Excellent
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PM trip with Pork Chop Express

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 3 People on July 19, 2023
Sam and Caleb know their stuff had us on fish as soon as the boat stopped. Great quality of fish caught on this awesome trip!...
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Timothy H.
Perrysburg, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mid April Trolling Trip for 3

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on April 16, 2022
Mr Porkchop (Sam) fished hard all Day to get us on the Eyes. Ended up with 10 Fish and Memories that will last forever. Listening...
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Brandon S.
Ashley, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Walleye Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on September 13, 2021
Captain Sam did a great job. The fish were not cooperating but we were pleased with what we did catch and still enjoyed the...
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Alex S.
Excellent
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Fishing with Samuel

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on May 19, 2024
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