Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
Capt. Dan was unavailable due to holiday commitments with family, so co-Capt. Keygan guided. With a high of only 20 degrees, they made every effort to keep me warm, including a portable propane heater in the boat. I did not get cold until the very end, so 5 hours is the max is recommend. The knowledge of each hole depth, location of snags, and drift lines was perfect, but we only hooked one fish. The scenery was gorgeous, but if you’re looking to catch you might want to hold off for a better time of year. The fish were either not very numerous or lockjawed. I felt safe and comfortable the entire time and enjoyed the day regardless.
Capt. Dan was unavailable due to holiday commitments with family, so co-Capt. Keygan guided. With a high of only 20 degrees, they made every effort to keep me warm, including a portable propane heater in the boat. I did not get cold until the very end, so 5 hours is the max is recommend. The knowledge of each hole depth, location of snags, and drift lines was perfect, but we only hooked one fish. The scenery was gorgeous, but if you’re looking to catch you might want to hold off for a better... More
So If I understand correctly, we did everything we were suppose to but the fish did not cooperate which is why we got a terrible review. Fish don’t cooperate on every single trip especially with 20 deg weather which you knew when you booked. Looks like you enjoyed yourself though with our efforts. Steelhead fishing is about the experience and the beauty not how many fish end up in the boat. Probably should have not ran the trip with it being 20 deg as it is brutal on gear and it malfunctions in 20 deg weather but it was your only day. Had I know you were looking for big numbers I would not have suggested steelheading as a trip for you. Unfortunately we have no control over the weather. All we can do is give it our best effort every trip and hope the fish are biting. The Betsie has been fishing very good lately. Sorry it wasn’t for you. Thanks for booking!
So If I understand correctly, we did everything we were suppose to but the fish did not cooperate which is why we got a terrible review. Fish don’t cooperate on every single trip especially with 20 deg weather which you knew when you booked. Looks like you enjoyed yourself though with our efforts. Steelhead fishing is about the experience and the beauty not how many fish end up in the boat. Probably should have not ran the trip with it being 20 deg as it is brutal on gear and it malfunctions... More
We went out with captain Dan having never fished for anything more than a sunfish! Dan was very prompt in communication prior to the trip which was great because we had to change the location of our trip due to poor fishing conditions. He arrived on time and was a very patient and experienced teacher. We tried for steelhead on the big Manistee but we were not successful in catching one. Dan helped us catch some salmon, though. We appreciated that Dan was very diligent about catching the fish properly and also that he was up front about not keeping salmon that were past their prime. I highly recommend Captain Dan for any kind of fishing charter that you want to take.
We went out with captain Dan having never fished for anything more than a sunfish! Dan was very prompt in communication prior to the trip which was great because we had to change the location of our trip due to poor fishing conditions. He arrived on time and was a very patient and experienced teacher. We tried for steelhead on the big Manistee but we were not successful in catching one. Dan helped us catch some salmon, though. We appreciated that Dan was very diligent about catching the fish... More
My girlfriend, and I had a great time fishing with Dan! Lots of experience, excellent knowledge, and great gear. A perfect morning with four large salmon caught. We plan on booking another trip with him next year.
Thanks for a great Trip Bill. Look forward to next year
If you have never fished a river before you should definitely do it. If nothing else just to meet and talk to Captain Dan. What a great day! It was good not to have to do anything except show up at launch time and let Captain Dan worry about the rest. who we found very helpful and professional. Although the pike were hiding we still had a good time.
Thanks James for the great review. You and Mary were casting like pros. Have a great vacation and hope to see you guys again someday.