Captain
Samuel Downing

Member since June 2019 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Capt. Samuels grew up in western Pennsylvania and was introduced to hunting and fishing as soon as he could hold a rod and a gun. He remembers fishing with his dad on the Allegheny River where he would night fish for Sucker and Catfish as a little boy. They moved on to wading the streams fishing for Trout, learning the finesse techniques of fly fishing, and the patience involved with the sport. As the captain grew older, they ventured to the Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania to fish for Salmon and Steelhead creating great memories. Capt. Samuel went into the Air Force and ended up stationed in North Dakota where he was exposed to Walleye fishing on Devils Lake. He fell in love with the challenges of catching Walleye. Several years later, he ended up living in Michigan surrounded by tremendous Walleye fishing opportunities. He purchased a Lund boat, gained knowledge and experience, and decided to upgrade to his North River and get a charter license to share what he's learned.
Techniques
Capt. Samuel trolls, jigs, drifts, and casts for Walleye. His crew has the boat equipped to do it all with all the gear needed. Some customers like the rod in hand, others like to just reel them in and let the boat do the work, so the crew lets the customers decide. The captain's preference changes with the season and the weather. He jigs and trolls in the spring, drifts, trolls, and casts in early to late summer, and trolls in the fall into winter.

Hey, I'm Captain Samuel Downing

Lakeside Marblehead, Estados Unidos
Background
Capt. Samuels grew up in western Pennsylvania and was introduced to hunting and fishing as soon as he could hold a rod and a gun. He remembers fishing with his dad on the Allegheny River where he would night fish for Sucker and Catfish as a little boy. They moved on to wading the streams fishing for Trout, learning the finesse techniques of fly fishing, and the patience involved with the sport. As the captain grew older, they ventured to the Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania to fish for Salmon and Steelhead creating great memories. Capt. Samuel went into the Air Force and ended up stationed in North Dakota where he was exposed to Walleye fishing on Devils Lake. He fell in love with the challenges of catching Walleye. Several years later, he ended up living in Michigan surrounded by tremendous Walleye fishing opportunities. He purchased a Lund boat, gained knowledge and experience, and decided to upgrade to his North River and get a charter license to share what he's learned.
Techniques
Capt. Samuel trolls, jigs, drifts, and casts for Walleye. His crew has the boat equipped to do it all with all the gear needed. Some customers like the rod in hand, others like to just reel them in and let the boat do the work, so the crew lets the customers decide. The captain's preference changes with the season and the weather. He jigs and trolls in the spring, drifts, trolls, and casts in early to late summer, and trolls in the fall into winter.
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Excellent
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(81 reviews)
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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 81 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (87)
Great boat for cold weather and rough water
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
97%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
96%
Apto para niños
95%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
100%
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Forrest M.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Wonderful trip!

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on Julio 27, 2023
Had a wonderful experience fishing for some walleye with my 8 year old and Captain Samuel and his son Caleb! He reached out...
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Jim J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great boat for cold weather and rough water

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  4 hour trip - (AM) 2-4 people on Abril 16, 2024
Great boat for bad weather and large waves, can go out when others can’t and you will catch fish.
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Thomas R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Day on Lake Erie

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on Noviembre 18, 2023
Captain Sam and his crew (son Caleb) did a very good job getting us on the fish, and helping us catch our limit of walleye.
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Gerald S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great day of fishing

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on Junio 8, 2023
It was a great time for my grandson and I. We caught our limit in just a couple of hours. Captain knew where the fish were...
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Joseph J.
Parma, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Perch charter In Western Basin

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – (AM) Perch 2-6 person on Septiembre 18, 2023
Captain Samuel and son provided an enjoyable experience despite heavy weather. His sea worthy boat, equipment and expertise...
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