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 30 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 30 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
(52 reviews)
Grand Haven
trips from US $599

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Phil
Fishing with Phil
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Tim E.
Rockford, Michigan
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   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2022
Tim E. recommends Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC
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George F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2022
George F. recommends Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC
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RONALD V.
Shoreham, 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 trip with Captain Dan and Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2021
Captain and First Mate provided an excellent half day of fishing. Both were friendly,ย  knowledgeable, patient, instructive...
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Pattie M.
Comstock Park, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hr 2-6pm

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 22, 2021
Very knowledgeable crew. Caught 3 lake trout and 1 salmon. Nice size with 1 exceptional very large trout!
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Robeet D.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Rainy 1/2 day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2021
Phil and Dan were great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Weather was pretty bad all week. Not many opportunities to catch...
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