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
(32 reviews)
Traverse City
Trips from US $440

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Smallmouth logic
Smallmouth logic
Smallmouth logic
+39
Angler rating
30
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 32 reviews
Scott R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
Scott R. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Scott R. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Douglas S.
Hudson, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day trip Traverse bay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 18, 2022
Good equipment, good knowledge of the area and smallmouth techniques, Cpt. Norvell โ€œButchโ€ got us on some nice 2 - 5 lb...
Douglas S. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Douglas S. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

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
Tom D. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Tom D. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Marshal A.
Monroe, MI
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 30, 2023
Marshal A. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Marshal A. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Van G.
Kouts, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the Lake

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 30, 2022
Great experience all around! The boat, the equipment, the fishing and the guide was perfect. Will be back again. Thank You!
Van G. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Van G. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful