Captain
Michael Pajtas

Member since December 2020 Wyandotte, United States
Background
Farmer, Professional Technician (heavy equipment), Instructor for technicians, Ferris State College grad, Prior Owner of Moby Chromer Fishing & Food Products. Started fishing with my Dad as a boy but really went nuts when I had children. Fished many tournaments until I lost my son Mike Jr. I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to helping folks catch fish.
Techniques
Walleye fishing in rivers with state of the art equipment and tackle. Money is no object when it comes to putting fish in the boat. (I'm single :}}

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Pajtas

Wyandotte, United States
Background
Farmer, Professional Technician (heavy equipment), Instructor for technicians, Ferris State College grad, Prior Owner of Moby Chromer Fishing & Food Products. Started fishing with my Dad as a boy but really went nuts when I had children. Fished many tournaments until I lost my son Mike Jr. I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to helping folks catch fish.
Techniques
Walleye fishing in rivers with state of the art equipment and tackle. Money is no object when it comes to putting fish in the boat. (I'm single :}}

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(42 reviews)
Wyandotte
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Trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(66 reviews)
Manistee
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (138)
Got the Salmon I was determined to get!
Got the Salmon I was determined to get!
Got the Salmon I was determined to get!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Ann M. G.
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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Got the Salmon I was determined to get!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 18, 2025
my husband and I had an amazing time with Captain Mike and his first mate on Class Act Charter! Both were top-notchโ€”super...
Ann M. G. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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Jason D.
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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Captain Mike is the best!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 24, 2025
We had a blast!ย  My boys ages 8 and 12 had never caught a salmon before.ย  Captain Mike explained what to do when we got a...
Jason D. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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Adam M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dialed in

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 1, 2025
Despite a strong north blow prior two days scattering fish and trailing swells yet this morning, Capt Mike & 1st Mate Lou put...
Adam M. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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Lorna S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Class Act Catches Fish !

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2025
Very friendly Captain and Mate.ย  Had a great time with my 4 grandsons. Youngest 14 and oldest 18.ย  They even kept us an hour...
Lorna S. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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Travis C.
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 Michael

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025
The captain and first mate was awesome very friendly and helpful. I will recommend this to my family and friends. Thanks for...
Travis C. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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