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 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great boat for cold weather and rough water
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
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Jeff F.
North Canton, Ohio
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip for walleye

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 17, 2021
If you want to catch walleye this captain and charter are extremely knowledgeable. The boat is very spacious and safe. I have...
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Ron J.
SUGARCRK Township, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on July 21, 2022
Captain Sam and the Pork Chop Express was awesome.ย  He was great for a father son trip, with absolutely no experience in fishing.ย ...
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Zach W.
Detroit, MI
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 with Capitan Sam

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on April 28, 2022
He got my wife and I on the fish quick.ย  He definitely knows how to find the fish and where to look.ย  We hit our limits and...
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Ryan H.
Ellington, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour walk eye charter with Captain Sam

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye/Perch Combo on August 18, 2021
We had a great time with Sam!ย  He was very knowledgeable and was awesome to chat with.ย  He did a great job keeping us fishing...
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George G.
Dublin, OH
Excellent
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Half day on Potk Chop Express

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ (PM) 2-4 people on June 11, 2021
Sam was very knowledgeable about the area and where the fish were biting and we landed a 29 inch walleye and a couple of other...
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