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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(30 reviews)
Traverse City
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $440

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (37)
Good trip!
New personal best
Excellent experience !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Terry E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent experience !

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 17, 2024
We had a great time and caught a ton of small mouth fish and several That were huge ! What an amazing day of fishing in tough...
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Dustin B.
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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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 3, 2024
Captain Butch put us on the fish and he was patient with my 8yo. Great conditions and several fish caught and memories made.
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 8, 2024
Early season. Stlll caught 3 nice smallmouth
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Anthony F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Norvel

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 6, 2024
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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.  We learned how to spot...
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