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
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500
Trips from US $175

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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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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Tina And Bill Bates
Palm Desert, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great day on East Bay !!!

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (3:30 P.M.) on September 20, 2022
My grandson and I really enjoyed the day with Captain Tyler.  We caught 5 Lake Trout.  Top notch boat and equipment.
Tina And Bill Bates recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Evan G.
Sunnyvale, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on August 18, 2022
Highly recommend booking with Captain Tyler! Great guy, great boat, and he made sure we got a great catch. We will definitely...
Evan G. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Kim L.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catching!

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on August 13, 2022
Even though it was raining on and off. Tyler found the fish and we where catching. Dinner was delicious! Thanks
Kim L. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Maxwell O.
EAST GRAND RA, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (7 A.M.) on October 21, 2022
Great trip, great fishing, awesome Captain !  Highly recommend and will be back
Maxwell O. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Jon B.
Warsaw, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best on Traverse Bay

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 7, 2022
Great captain, kind and teaches you the best way to fish and makes sure you have fish to take!!
Jon B. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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