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Norvel Derickson
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Norvel Derickson

Traverse City, United States
25+ reviews
After retiring as a mechanical engineer in the power industry, Captain Norvel Derickson turned his passion for Bass fishing into a charter business. Come join him in Traverse City and create lovely memories on the water.

Charter

Rating

4.9
35 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews
  • Kyle Lashbrook
    Kyle Lashbrook
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip with a new Personal Best small mouth

    8 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    had an absolute amazing time out with Capt Butch. great guy even better guide. taught me what was best for the current day fishing and we sure as heck produced! Will be back 100%

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Edward Wyszumiala
    Edward Wyszumiala
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another great trip!

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Second year in a row of great bass fishing with you. Great action and a lot of fun!

  • Brian Eddy
    Brian Eddy
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Smallmouth logic

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    My adult son and I enjoyed an outing with Captain Butch Derickson on July 29, 2025. Weather conditions were not optimal, but we caught a reasonable number of spirited smallmouth bass. Most importantly, Butch explained why we fished with specific techniques at specific locations so that we might have an opportunity to try again on our own. Butch is quite personable and we enjoyed talking with him about a variety of topics in addition to fishing.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the fun day on the water! Can't wait till the next time. You were great fishing partners.

  • Edward Wyszumiala
    Edward Wyszumiala
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Smallmouth fishing!

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Capt. Butch was great! Very knowledgeable on where to find the fish, techniques to be used and taught us a lot! I do a lot of charters and the captain taught me an my nephew a lot about fishing in Traverse Bay! Great trip for younger anglers as well! Lots of action and spotting the fish in the clear waters will keep them occupied and attentive. I highly recommend this trip!!! I will be doing it again!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    I enjoyed taking you all out!

  • Chad Gilles
    Chad Gilles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2024
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    New personal best

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Fishing conditions were a bit tough after a big storm rolled through over night, but Butch still put my on my new personal best and cought 5 or 6 others that were over 3 lbs. Great fully equipped bass boat with all the bells and whistles. Also had a good time chatting with Butch and the sightseeing from the lake was almost worth the price of the trip by itself

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass

Real catches shared by our community

  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Awesome trip with a new Personal Best small mouth
    Kyle L.
    Kyle L.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Awesome Smallmouth fishing!
    Edward W.
    Edward W.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Smallmouth logic
    Brian E.
    Brian E.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Good trip!
    Nicholas W.
    Nicholas W.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    New personal best
    Chad G.
    Chad G.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Excellent experience !
    Terry E.
    Terry E.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Great time!!!
    Charles W.
    Charles W.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Great Time On the Water!!
    Brian H.
    Brian H.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    Lake Michigan
    Scott R.
    Scott R.
  • TC Bass Destination Charters
    TC Bass Destination ChartersTraverse City, MI
    5hr with butch derickson
    Ronald C.
    Ronald C.

What's biting with TC Bass Destination Charters in Traverse City

Coho and Chinook Salmon (Brownies and Steelies as well) fishing remains hot during September, and you'll be able to target Trout varieties too. 

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake.

Summer time is here!

Jul 11, 2024 • Traverse City
Spawning season finally over the bass are now getting in summer patterns. This means they are more predictable and can be found consistently. The fishing is starting to get hot as a summer day!
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