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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Dennis N.
United States
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Oodles of walleye

VERIFIED   4 Hour - Walleye (PM) on July 31, 2021
The captain was fun, knew his stuff and just where to catch the big walleye.
Dennis N. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing โ€“ Erie, PA
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Paul W.
Westerville, OH
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Walleye (PM) on May 24, 2021
Captain Ryan was very skilled. We limited out. He even helped us filet the fish after the trip!
Paul W. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing โ€“ Marblehead, OH
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John M.
Greensburg, PA
Excellent
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Excellent
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Raining trout

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Lake Trout on May 2, 2021
When you forget how many you released, you had a good day. Well done Ryan
John M. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing โ€“ Erie, PA
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Tammy S.
Orchard Park, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour - Walleye (AM) on July 31, 2021
On the fish, FUN would definitely go again!
Tammy S. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing โ€“ Erie, PA
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Erica P.
Port Allegany, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour - Walleye (AM) on July 27, 2021
Erica P. recommends Chasing Dreams Sportfishing โ€“ Erie, PA
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