Captain
Ryan Raines

Member since October 2020 Fairview, United States
Background
I've been fishing since I was too young to remember. As I grew up I fished in every conceivable piece of water I could reach via bicycle. As I got older I was lucky to spend tons of time on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. It was my dream to be able to take people fishing for a living one day.That dream was interrupted by a 20 year career in information technology, starting a family, and building a future. In the summer of 2019 I lost my mother to cancer. In the aftermath of that experience I knew I had to make a change in my professional life. Shortly there after I refocused on my passions and Chasing Dreams Sportfishing was born. Today I'm lucky to share my love of fishing with people of all ages and skill levels.
Techniques
I personally love all kinds of fishing and you’re just as likely to find me catching walleye, bass and pike as you are lake trout and steelhead or throwing a bobber and jig for bluegill. I love the challenge of big fish but catch everything using many methods because it’s fun! As far as my walleye charters go... I’m primarily a western and central basin Lake Erie trolling operation. Watching a planer board disappear behind our spread makes my heart skip a beat, and when the fish are receptive to jigging it’s some of the most fun you can have.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Raines

Fairview, United States
Background
I've been fishing since I was too young to remember. As I grew up I fished in every conceivable piece of water I could reach via bicycle. As I got older I was lucky to spend tons of time on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. It was my dream to be able to take people fishing for a living one day.That dream was interrupted by a 20 year career in information technology, starting a family, and building a future. In the summer of 2019 I lost my mother to cancer. In the aftermath of that experience I knew I had to make a change in my professional life. Shortly there after I refocused on my passions and Chasing Dreams Sportfishing was born. Today I'm lucky to share my love of fishing with people of all ages and skill levels.
Techniques
I personally love all kinds of fishing and you’re just as likely to find me catching walleye, bass and pike as you are lake trout and steelhead or throwing a bobber and jig for bluegill. I love the challenge of big fish but catch everything using many methods because it’s fun! As far as my walleye charters go... I’m primarily a western and central basin Lake Erie trolling operation. Watching a planer board disappear behind our spread makes my heart skip a beat, and when the fish are receptive to jigging it’s some of the most fun you can have.
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Excellent
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out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
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Derek C.
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Great day on Lake Erie

VERIFIED   Walleye AM on August 3, 2024
This is the 4th time I’ve been fishing with Capt. Ryan. There’s a good reason for that the fishing and experience is always...
Derek C. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing – Erie, PA
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Shawn M.
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Beautiful day on the lake...

VERIFIED   Walleye PM on September 3, 2024
I flew in from florida to take my grandson walleye fushing.  We had to cancel the first day due to weather and went out the...
Shawn M. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing – Erie, PA
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CHARLES B.
Excellent
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What an experience

VERIFIED   Walleye AM on August 24, 2024
Had a great time and experience with this charter Ryan is extremely knowledgeable about fishing on the Lake and works really...
CHARLES B. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing – Erie, PA
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Levi P.
Excellent
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Great Fishing Guide

VERIFIED   Walleye PM on August 22, 2024
Captain Ryan was a awesome fishing gudie. Took me and my brother out for the first time on Lake Erie and also the first time...
Levi P. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing – Erie, PA
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Mitch M.
Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Walleye PM on August 2, 2024
Mitch M. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing – Erie, PA
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