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
(185 reviews)
Elk Rapids
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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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 185 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (288)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Walker L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on June 25, 2025
Walker L. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Dale S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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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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Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on May 28, 2025
Dale S. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Steve H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got us on the fish

VERIFIED   5 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 1, 2024
Caught our limit of lake trout plus got a nice salmon end of the night.  Good experience .  Had all the right equipment for...
Steve H. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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Doug P.
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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Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 11, 2024
Captain Tyler was very knowledgeable, explained the equipment well and after talking with him fishing, he loves what he does.
Doug P. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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JOE C.
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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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 15, 2024
Great Trip and Great Captain! We had a great time and caught plenty of fish!
JOE C. recommends Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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