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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 166 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Blissful day on a magical river with a good friend and a good guide!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
81%
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Daniel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on February 20, 2025
Brad was kind, courteous, and an excellent guide out on the river. I never caught steelhead before and he was able to teach...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Low Water Dusk Jolt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people on September 24, 2025
The fishing was quite pleasurable. We caught most fish in the early morning with still a little night cover. Thundersticks...
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Zachary B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 12, 2025
Captain Brad was awesome! very helpful especially with my dad who is not experienced in this type of fishing at all. we didnt...
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Kristi L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Captain Brad!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 10, 2025
Brad was awesome- he taught me how to cast and was so incredibly patient. His stories are awesome. He works so hard to make...
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Aaron L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Steeliesโ€ฆwe caught โ€˜em!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 25, 2025
My son (15) and I had a great day on the Manistee River with Captain Brad!ย  Captain Brad got us on fish early and often and...
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