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Howard Merrell
Howard Merrell
us
Virginia, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Our trip with Mike was a great part of our reunion.

4 Hour Trip (AM)4 adults

Mike is very friendly & well prepared. Some cold fronts that have passed through made the fish less cooperative. Mike's knowledge of Lake Ozark & his skillful use of sonar etc. allowed us to catch fish and make the day fun. In particular, I appreciated Mike balancing the need we had for coaching with his making our trip and our level of success a team effort. We used a variety of tackle and strategies. Mike filleted our catch. We had a great fish fry for supper.

Reported Catch
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Catfish
Catfish
Response from Captain

Thank you Howard. I really enjoyed fishing with you and some of your family! Hope the fish fry is fun and wish you safe travels back.

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4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $550

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  • Mark Saxon
    Mark Saxon
    Repeat angler
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
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    Member since 2024
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    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Day of Catching!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Unbelievable day of catching! Captain Mike listened to our request on what we wanted to catch and the time we wanted to devote to Crappie and Largemouth Bass, and made it happen way beyond our expectations. Captain Mike showed us even more techniques than he did on our previous trip with him, and explained every detail of why he does it that way. We caught Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, and Drum. Unbelievable day of fishing that we’ll never forget. We will definitely make a return trip from Texas to fish with Captain Mike.

    Reported Catch
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks again Mark. our second trip together! awedome!

  • Mark Saxon
    Mark Saxon
    Repeat angler
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
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    Member since 2024
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    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    Captain Mike was incredible, he got us on fish before we totally departed the dock area. We are in our sixties and have been successful anglers our entire lives. Captain Mike shared some techniques that we were totally unfamiliar with, that immediately gave results, we can now take that knowledge home to Texas and use it. Captain Mike is all about passing on knowledge and providing an exceptional experience so much so that we booked a full day trip with him tomorrow. We’ll give more updated following our next trip.

    Reported Catch
    Crappie
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you my new friend! you guys were a blast to fish with. we laughed and told dtories and boated a bunch of fish. I am very much looking forward to keeping in touch!

  • Howard Merrell
    Howard Merrell
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Our trip with Mike was a great part of our reunion.

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Mike is very friendly & well prepared. Some cold fronts that have passed through made the fish less cooperative. Mike's knowledge of Lake Ozark & his skillful use of sonar etc. allowed us to catch fish and make the day fun. In particular, I appreciated Mike balancing the need we had for coaching with his making our trip and our level of success a team effort. We used a variety of tackle and strategies. Mike filleted our catch. We had a great fish fry for supper.

    Reported Catch
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Howard. I really enjoyed fishing with you and some of your family! Hope the fish fry is fun and wish you safe travels back.

  • Lance Mowry
    Lance Mowry
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
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    Member since 2023
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Father/Son outing!!!!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    Captain Mike was an outstanding host for me and my son. We asked him to take us to fish for Crappie and that is exactly what he did. Caught lots of fish and he taught my son how to filet them after we were back at the dock. Ask him to play the “Captain Mike” song on his Spotify. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to enjoy their time on the water and catch some fish.

    Reported Catch
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank You Lance! come again sometime soon! Crappie fishing is fun for everyone ! “Catching Good times!”

  • Daniel Orenstein
    Daniel Orenstein
    us
    Chicago, IL, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing family morning fishing!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Mike is INCREDIBLE! From the monent we got to the dock to the moment we left the dock after the charter (with a ton of fish) he kept our whole family of 5 (with a 19 year old and teo ten year olds) entertained, engsged, and catching fish! I cannot recommend Captain Mike enough!!! We will be back every time we come to the Lake of the Ozarks!

    Reported Catch
    Largemouth Bass
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Dan! im looking forwsrd to our next adventure