Captain
Robert Dunning

Member since June 2021 Manistee, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you
Techniques
Trolling for walleyes and Salmon.

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Dunning

Manistee, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you
Techniques
Trolling for walleyes and Salmon.
Anglers Choice
45
Reviews
2
Fishing Reports
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Big Bobber Charters โ€“ Manistee

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Manistee
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Trips from US $650

Captain Big Bobber Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(43 reviews)
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Linwood
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Greg S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great

VERIFIED   NEW  5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on May 31, 2025
Great
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Rick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a Great Time with Bob and Brett

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 17, 2024
They had the knowledge and equipment to enable us to catch our Walleyeโ€™s. They cleaned our fish and told us about a local...
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Montoria B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Maxed out on WALLEYE

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Winter on September 22, 2024
We had an amazing day with Capt Big Bobber. We maxed out on Walleye and also caught a few perch sprinkled in we were busy...
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Joe N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 10, 2024
Charter was delayed a couple days due to the tropical storm/hurricane Beryl. The Captain and first mate made it worth the wait....
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Anthony W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on June 28, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Bob and Bret.ย  It was a bit rough but they got us on fish and we caught a bunch.ย ...
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