Captain
Norvel Derickson

Member since July 2020 Traverse City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Norvel uses spinning gear to catch Smallmouth Bass in the Grand Traverse Bay. The techniques he uses vary depending on the time of year and what the fish is like. They include drop shot fishing, tubes, swimbaits, Senko worms, as well as other methods.

Hey, I'm Captain Norvel Derickson

Traverse City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Norvel uses spinning gear to catch Smallmouth Bass in the Grand Traverse Bay. The techniques he uses vary depending on the time of year and what the fish is like. They include drop shot fishing, tubes, swimbaits, Senko worms, as well as other methods.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(21 reviews)
Traverse City
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trips from US $440

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Ronald C.
Fairland, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5hr with butch derickson

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2023
Butch was very knowledgeable and knew ahead of time on where to Catch fish and gave a few pointers to make sure you hooked...
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Scott R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Michigan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 14, 2023
Guide was very nice and knew what he was doing. Caught lots of smallmouth which is what I wanted. Great trip, will definitely...
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Tom D.
Fenton, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Norvel

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 18, 2023
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Marshal A.
Monroe, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 30, 2023
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Alan M.
New Albany, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with Captain Butch

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 15, 2022
Boat was clean and well equiped. Our tackle was in top condition, especially the line and leaders.ย  We learned how to spot...
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