Captain
Phil Retherford

Member since May 2017 Grand Haven, United States
Background
My father was one of the first charter captains on Lake Huron. I started first mating for him around 12 years old. Now with over 40 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Techniques
Captain Phil is the main captain and the owner of the business. His motto is Safety First! Phil has been running Catch-A-Bunch Charters since 2000. The second captain of the boat (but you'll mostly see him as a First Mate) is his brother Paul. He participates in lots of tournaments and has been placed in the top 10 in almost every tournament along the Lake Huron Coastline.

Hey, I'm Captain Phil Retherford

Grand Haven, United States
Background
My father was one of the first charter captains on Lake Huron. I started first mating for him around 12 years old. Now with over 40 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Techniques
Captain Phil is the main captain and the owner of the business. His motto is Safety First! Phil has been running Catch-A-Bunch Charters since 2000. The second captain of the boat (but you'll mostly see him as a First Mate) is his brother Paul. He participates in lots of tournaments and has been placed in the top 10 in almost every tournament along the Lake Huron Coastline.
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Our Team
Wyatt M.
First mate
Dan M.
Captain
Dustyn Z.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(61 reviews)
Grand Haven
Trips from US $599

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Brian D.
Kentwood, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2022
Went out early today with my work crew on our yearly fishing trip. Captain Mike and his mate Wyatt were absolutely awesome...
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Craig W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2023
Both the captain and his first mate were highly knowledgeable and exceptionally qualified. Our group had a great time, catching...
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Richard S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) on September 5, 2024
The captain and first mate were knowledgeable and very helpful.
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DAN W.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with Captain Phil and Travis!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2023
Captain Phil and Travis put us on the fish, and provided a great outing to celebrate my dadโ€™s 80th birthday.
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Mason M.
Denver, Colorado
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 Phil

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 25, 2023
Amazing day, great captain and first mate. Caught a good number of large fish for the time we were out there!! Highly recommended!!
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