Captain
Tyler Smith

Member since July 2022 Elk Rapids, United States
Background
Captain Tyler Smith here and I am a Northern Michigan native. With a river running through my back yard, I basically learned how to walk, talk, and fish at the same time. This childhood hobby later became a way to have income while attending college. I worked as a first mate for another charter here in Traverse City during the summer months, but it was time to venture out and start a charter business of my own. I started out here on Grand Traverse Bay running charters during the warmer months with success, but a few people have been asking about ice fishing as well. I'm happy to say that we can now offer fishing trips year round here in Northern Michigan! Let's go fishing and make a life long memorable experience with your friends and family!

Hey, I'm Captain Tyler Smith

Elk Rapids, United States
Background
Captain Tyler Smith here and I am a Northern Michigan native. With a river running through my back yard, I basically learned how to walk, talk, and fish at the same time. This childhood hobby later became a way to have income while attending college. I worked as a first mate for another charter here in Traverse City during the summer months, but it was time to venture out and start a charter business of my own. I started out here on Grand Traverse Bay running charters during the warmer months with success, but a few people have been asking about ice fishing as well. I'm happy to say that we can now offer fishing trips year round here in Northern Michigan! Let's go fishing and make a life long memorable experience with your friends and family!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(175 reviews)
Elk Rapids
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 175 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (271)
Best trip ever!!!
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Amazing!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Sydney S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day Great catch!

VERIFIED   5 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 11, 2024
We booked with Tyler of Pure Angling as a last minute thing. It started out as a windy day and we had an evening time slot...
Sydney S. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Ben C.
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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Donโ€™t miss the BOAT!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on June 15, 2025
Tyler was on top of everything as always! We were on fish immediately! When I say immediately I mean it! First cast and one...
Ben C. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Christine S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Canโ€™t say enough good things!

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 20, 2024
Tyler was the best! Knowledgeable, friendly, organized, responsive, patient, a great teacher and just overall good guy that...
Christine S. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Shelby K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family experience!

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 8, 2024
We had the BEST time fishing with Tyler. The weather for our original booking ended up being rainy, but Tyler was ahead of...
Shelby K. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Tyler S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Jigging/Casting - Trout & Cisco on June 9, 2025
We had a great time fishing with captain Tyler! We caught some fish of great size! Definitely will be coming back when in the...
Tyler S. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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