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
(193 reviews)
Elk Rapids
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 193 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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PAUL G.
Excellent
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Best fishing charter I have ever had.

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 30, 2024
Tyler was a one man team. Took care of all our needs to make a great fishing trip. Caught some beautiful fish and max...
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Gregory C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day, great captain, into fish

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 23, 2024
Excellent captain, went out of his way to assure great experience. Got us on fish, nearly limited, 1 short as we requested...
Gregory C. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Kevin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent morning of fishing with my son!

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 8, 2024
Pure Angling with Capt Tyler was an all around great experience. Plenty of steady action. My son caught our first two lake...
Kevin W. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Greg R.
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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Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 2, 2024
A successful and enjoyable trip on the lake with a knowledgeable captain. Tyler, our captain, was personable and knowledgeable....
Greg R. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Mark D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pure Angling

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on June 17, 2024
Captain Tyler Smith was outstanding.ย  He knew exactly where the lake trout were and we caught our limit in the first 1.5 hours.ย ...
Mark D. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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