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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(80 reviews)
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Fishing Reports

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 80 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (86)
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
Great Day on Lake Erie
+83
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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Dave K.
Troy, OH
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Barco
Very good
4.0 / 5
Tripulación
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

May fishing trip

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) 4 People on Mayo 24, 2023
Samual and Caleb were sooo patient with the newbies on board. All around great experience.
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DON C.
Carrothers, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

June fishing trip

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on Junio 15, 2022
What a unbelievable day on lake erie, with captain porkchop and his firstmate, ( son) 6 limits of walleye, in about 1 hr! Non...
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Timothy H.
Perrysburg, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Mid April Trolling Trip for 3

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on Abril 16, 2022
Mr Porkchop (Sam) fished hard all Day to get us on the Eyes. Ended up with 10 Fish and Memories that will last forever. Listening...
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Brandon S.
Ashley, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half Day Walleye Trip

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on Septiembre 13, 2021
Captain Sam did a great job. The fish were not cooperating but we were pleased with what we did catch and still enjoyed the...
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David A.
Columbus, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Captain Sam put us on the fish right away!

VERIFICADO   6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on Junio 25, 2022
He knew exactly where to go and we wasted no time getting onto the walleye.  We hit our boat limit in under 2 hours!  He...
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