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
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
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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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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Ken B.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on June 12, 2023
Guide and boat were great. Good fun trip.
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Ray Z.
Wayne, NJ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Ray from Wayne,NJ

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on August 31, 2022
Captain Tyler worked his butt off to get us 9 nice fish, Including a 26 and 20 pd. Kings. He tracks and marks his own beds....
Ray Z. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Ai K.
Novi, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip with Captain Tyler

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on August 22, 2022
Captain Tyler is the best! He know where the fish are and definitely knows how to hook them! Thank you for combining...
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Kaila W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you for taking us!!! We had a blast!

Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on May 21, 2022
Thank you for taking us, putting us on fish, and even cleaning the fish afterwards! You were super patient and helpful. We...
Kaila W. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Kelli S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (3:30 P.M.) on October 4, 2023
Kelli S. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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