Charter Operator
Reel King Charters

Member since July 2021 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
I have been fishing my whole life. Started fishing with family on inland lakes in northern Indiana. This led to fishing Lake Michigan with my grandfather in my early teens. Then we moved the boat to Bass Haven Marina on Lake Erie. Spent the next decade casting for Walleye and eventually, taking the trolling skills learned from Lake Michigan and applied them to Lake Erie as the water cleaned up. I spent off the water time raising a family, farming, in management, maintenance, and eventually being self-employed. My family operates C & K Greenhouses in the spring, on our farm. This allows me the opportunity to charter full-time during the summer. Reel King Charters LLC. is a family business founded in 2018 by brothers Capt Doug and Capt Craig Rothgeb. I am excited to fulfill a childhood dream of being a professional fisherman that can share a lifetime of knowledge with both the new and experienced anglers on the boat.
Techniques
We are a multi-species team of anglers. Trolling is our preferred technique for summer walleye, jigging for spawning walleye, and casting the rest of the season are all effective ways to catch walleye. Perch are targeted with custom rigs bottom fishing while anchored. Cast or drop shot for Smallmouth around the islands and shorelines. We use the most effective technique that is working for that time of year. Ultimately, it is your call on the technique used for walleye.

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Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
I have been fishing my whole life. Started fishing with family on inland lakes in northern Indiana. This led to fishing Lake Michigan with my grandfather in my early teens. Then we moved the boat to Bass Haven Marina on Lake Erie. Spent the next decade casting for Walleye and eventually, taking the trolling skills learned from Lake Michigan and applied them to Lake Erie as the water cleaned up. I spent off the water time raising a family, farming, in management, maintenance, and eventually being self-employed. My family operates C & K Greenhouses in the spring, on our farm. This allows me the opportunity to charter full-time during the summer. Reel King Charters LLC. is a family business founded in 2018 by brothers Capt Doug and Capt Craig Rothgeb. I am excited to fulfill a childhood dream of being a professional fisherman that can share a lifetime of knowledge with both the new and experienced anglers on the boat.
Techniques
We are a multi-species team of anglers. Trolling is our preferred technique for summer walleye, jigging for spawning walleye, and casting the rest of the season are all effective ways to catch walleye. Perch are targeted with custom rigs bottom fishing while anchored. Cast or drop shot for Smallmouth around the islands and shorelines. We use the most effective technique that is working for that time of year. Ultimately, it is your call on the technique used for walleye.
Our Team
Craig R.
Captain
Doug R.
Captain
Kyle R.
Captain
Carson R.
First mate

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(26 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
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4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
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Trips from US $400

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Walleye Trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bradley P.
Akron, Ohio
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Fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2023
Thank you so much! Highly recommend!
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Brian M.
St. Peters, MO
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Craig

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 12, 2023
Mount Rushmore of vacation memories
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Chance L.
College Station, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-day trip with Captain Craig

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2023
Great day fishing on Lake Erie!
Chance L. recommends Reel King Charters โ€“ 20โ€™ Lund
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Erica B.
Lorain, Ohio
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great Day Of Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 2022
My husband and I had a great time with Captain Craig. We were able to catch a little bit of almost everything. We would highly...
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Dave P.
Broadview Heights, OH
Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 28, 2023
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