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
(190 reviews)
Elk Rapids
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 190 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip
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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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Calvin M.
Traverse City, MI
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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Half day trip with captain Tyler.

VERIFIED   5 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 9, 2023
Caught plenty of fish. Tyler is very knowledgeable, had lots of fun
Calvin M. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Scott H.
United States
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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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 25, 2022
Capt Tyler was awesome. He was very welcoming and accomadating. He worked hard the entire trip to put us on some fish. Nice...
Scott H. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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KRISTEN B.
McKees Rocks, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tyler is amazing!!!

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 4, 2022
Tyler was patient and so awesome doing our trip!!! The price was excellent and he is so super knowledgeable on the area and...
KRISTEN B. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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BILL P.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

HALF DAY EVENING TRIP

VERIFIED   5 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 15, 2023
He did what it took to catch a Salmon.
BILL P. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Jeremy P.
Ridgeway, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Tyler

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 6, 2023
Excellent day on the bay with Tyler
Jeremy P. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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