Captain
Robert Hinds

Member since August 2016 Traverse City, United States
Background
I've been targeting salmon/steelhead on the Manistee River since 2001. A lot has changed over the years with the fishery and it has been a roller coaster of a ride. Constant adapting to changing conditions and flows has kept my boat successful and on fish. I have successfully caught Salmon and Steelhead with a variety of tactics but I believe I have simplified my program with efficient user-friendly gear even novice anglers can quickly learn to use and be successful. I'm confident Central Coast Angling can put the fish of your dreams into the net for you!

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Hinds

Traverse City, United States
Background
I've been targeting salmon/steelhead on the Manistee River since 2001. A lot has changed over the years with the fishery and it has been a roller coaster of a ride. Constant adapting to changing conditions and flows has kept my boat successful and on fish. I have successfully caught Salmon and Steelhead with a variety of tactics but I believe I have simplified my program with efficient user-friendly gear even novice anglers can quickly learn to use and be successful. I'm confident Central Coast Angling can put the fish of your dreams into the net for you!
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Reviews

My Charter Listings

Central Coast Angling

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Traverse City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Detroit River Walleye Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(3 reviews)
Wyandotte
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Best lake fishing ever!!!!!
Best lake fishing ever!!!!!
Best lake fishing ever!!!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Cory R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Guided Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 1, 2026
Captain Bob was fantastic and great with our kids. He had a great plan to keep our 4 yo and 11 yo catching what they wanted...
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Amanda C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best lake fishing ever!!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on July 18, 2026
Captain Bob was awesome. showed us much patience as we were newbies. taught us technique, cleaned and fileted our fish and...
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Jim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain, we had a wonderful experience all around.

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on June 24, 2026
It was the first Charter that I ever done, looking forward to my next one. Thank you Captain Bob.
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Suzanne K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An enjoyable Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2026
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Seth K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Solid Inland Lake Walleye Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on May 28, 2026
We got out early and got right on fish. Captain Bob was cool, chill, informative, & patient.
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