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Matt Bowman

Nationality: Canadian
Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

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Captain
Matt Bowman

Member since February 2020 Hamilton, Canada

Background: I began fishing when I was 3 and haven’t stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it’s my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
Techniques: We always troll for salmon and trout. We use downriggers, dipsey divers, and various weighted long lines

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Bowman

Hamilton, Canada

Background: I began fishing when I was 3 and haven’t stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it’s my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
Techniques: We always troll for salmon and trout. We use downriggers, dipsey divers, and various weighted long lines

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

4.9 / 5

(63 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(63 reviews)

Angler's choice

Hamilton • 23 ft • 3 persons

Last booking: 2 days ago

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Trips from US $326

Fishing Reports

Bigger fish are ahowing up

Jul 2, 2022 Hamilton

Had a great 4 hour trip today. Biggest fish of the eeason so fwr hit the deck. 25lb 2oz.

Coho crazy

May 29, 2022 Hamilton

The last few trips have been great for smaller coho salmon. 10-20 fish days easily.

Awesome fishing!!

Apr 30, 2022 Hamilton

Fishing was great off the niagara river this weekend. We were able to place 3rd in a small tournament.

Bumpy but productive evening

Jul 29, 2021 Hamilton

4 hour trip and 9 fish on. The lake was bumpy but we were able to get some salmon to hit the baits! 25lb 6oz was the biggest tonight.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 63 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		61
4 stars		2
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

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Sydney H.

Burlington, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

4 Hour Evening Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED Evening Trip on July 17, 2023

Sydney H.

Burlington, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Jul 17, 2023

Evening Trip

4 Hour Evening Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED

We had an awesome time fishing with Reel Knockoffs! The guys were extremely personable, played some great tunes, and, most importantly, got us on the fish! We’ll definitely book another trip if we’re ever in the area again.

We had an awesome time fishing with Reel Knockoffs! The guys were extremely personable, played some great tunes, and, most...

Sydney H. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2023

Thanks for coming out! It was a fun evening with lots of laughs. Hope you guys enjoyed your vacation.

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2023

Thanks for coming out! It was a fun evening with lots of laughs. Hope you guys enjoyed your vacation.

Captain replied

Lance H.

Oakville, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Morning charter - a good time!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2022

Lance H.

Oakville, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Aug 10, 2022

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Morning charter - a good time!

VERIFIED

It was my first fishing charter, and I picked “Reel Knockoffs” because of the size of their boat - they were perfect for my two sons and I, with no hordes of strangers along. Matt and his dad worked hard to give us a good time, and each of my kids caught a fish. I’ve already recommended them to a buddy looking to do the same thing with his adult children. Great job!

It was my first fishing charter, and I picked “Reel Knockoffs” because of the size of their boat - they were perfect for...

Lance H. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2022

Thank you for the kind words Lance! It was a pleasure to have you and your boys out.

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2022

Thank you for the kind words Lance! It was a pleasure to have you and your boys out.

Captain replied

Sarah K.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

An epic father's day gift

VERIFIED Evening Trip on July 16, 2022

Sarah K.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Jul 16, 2022

Evening Trip

An epic father's day gift

VERIFIED

We had a blast - great weather, great company, and the fish were biting. My father in law caught the biggest fish he ever has, his still grinning ear-to-ear 3 days later. Matt and his dad are so knowledgeable about the industry, about their tools, of the environment. They are truly passionate about fishing and shared so much with us. We can’t wait to book again :) Thank you Captain Matt!

We had a blast - great weather, great company, and the fish were biting. My father in law caught the biggest fish he ever has,...

Sarah K. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2022

Thank you for the kind words Sarah. This fishery is our passion and livelihood so we make sure to educate ourselves and our guests. Glad you guys had a great time. Can’t wait to do it again!

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2022

Thank you for the kind words Sarah. This fishery is our passion and livelihood so we make sure to educate ourselves and our guests. Glad you guys had a great time. Can’t wait to do it again!

Captain replied

Gerald G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Charter

VERIFIED Quick morning trip on June 2, 2024

Gerald G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 2, 2024

Quick morning trip

Great Charter

VERIFIED

Everyone had a great time and are looking forward to doing it again.

Gerald G. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2024

Thanks Jerry, It was great having you guys out. Glad you enjoyed yourselves!

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2024

Thanks Jerry, It was great having you guys out. Glad you enjoyed yourselves!

Captain replied

Dennis G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Lots of fish

VERIFIED Evening Trip on June 17, 2024

Dennis G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 17, 2024

Evening Trip

Lots of fish

VERIFIED

Caught lots of fish. Great time !

Dennis G. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 18, 2024

Thanks for coming out again guys! That big fish at the end of the night was a fun end to a great evening.

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 18, 2024

Thanks for coming out again guys! That big fish at the end of the night was a fun end to a great evening.

Captain replied

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Matt Bowman

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Bowman

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Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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4 Hour Evening Trip with Captain Matt

4 Hour Evening Trip with Captain Matt

Morning charter - a good time!

Morning charter - a good time!

An epic father's day gift

An epic father's day gift

Great Charter

Great Charter

Lots of fish

Lots of fish

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