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.
 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
Photos & videos by reviewers (300)
Great Fishing Trip
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What a great 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
99%
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Ryan C.
West Alexandria, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful trip.

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 10, 2022
Captain was great, boat was clean and proper. No complaints. We put fish in the bag, was a good time on the water
Ryan C. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Travis B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 6, 2022
Travis B. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Barry R.
Redkey, IN
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 July 28, 2022
Barry R. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Kevin N.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on October 5, 2023
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Vince N.
Temperance, MI
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

4 hours with captain Tyler

VERIFIED   Grand Traverse Bay (3:30 P.M.) on August 29, 2022
We just thought 6 fish with the potential of say 8 to 20 just wasnโ€™t what we expected.ย  One pole caught 5 of the 6 fish...
Vince N. does not recommend Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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