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
(33 reviews)
Traverse City
Trips from US $440

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Awesome Smallmouth fishing!
Awesome Smallmouth fishing!
Awesome Smallmouth fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Joseph S.
Mesick, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 10, 2022
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Shannon B.
Byron Center, 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 17, 2022
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Clint B.
Austin, TX
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 11, 2022
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Brittany M.
Lebanon, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip in Grand Traverse Bay

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 3, 2021
Great day of fishing!
Brittany M. recommends TC Bass Destination Charters
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 30, 2021
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