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
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We left shore at 4:30 and although early it was totally worth it.ย  We were 16 king salmon deep by 8:30.ย  We maxed out and...
Tim B. 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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Denise R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 beautiful Kings + 3 Coho

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain Mike and 1st mate Lou of Class Act Charters.ย  It was a beautiful day.ย  We chose the...
Denise R. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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John A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 17, 2024
We were very pleased with Captain Mike, First mate Lou and all the equipment.ย  Very friendly yet very professional all around.ย ...
John A. recommends Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
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