Crooked Hook Charters

06/07/2026

About as fast as we've had it this year. Dallas, John ,Rob ,Caleb,Travis and Jody put on a clinic today. They are longtime guests that kn I w how to get it done. As soon as we set lines thet started to pull back,alongvwith the shout of FISH ON ! They took their 36 and I was able to add my 6 for a total of 42 fish off to the cleaners. Our program for the day was Big fish tuf glow 40s pulling spoons at 2.3 to 2.5 mph. 60 back. Down rods running dipsys on a 3 setting were constant at 45 to 50 back. On a side note as we fished today I noticed they had all taken off their Crooked Hook Charters hoodies, it took me awhile to see that they had shirts made with my picture on it. We definitely had a great laugh. I only have 2 days left open in Jine the 24th and 30th if you're looking give me a call 419 656 1273. Fishing is fantastic.

06/06/2026

Day 2 of 2 with Tom ,Art,Brad,Mike Roger and Phil.They got it done again, took a nice grade of 41 fish. 36 of theirs and I took an additional 5 . No bugs today but the wind picked up and so did the fishing. Big fish tuf glow tru trip 40s pulling spoons at 60 to 65 back 2.2 to 2.5 mph. Down rods using dipsys 3 setting at 45 to 50 with spoons. I cant thank these return guests enough for making every trip a great one. We'll see thrm the same time next year. I still have June 24th and 30th as the only dates in the rest of June that are open. If your interested give me a call at 419 656 1273

06/04/2026

Bugs ,bugs and more bugs, it didn't matter today. My long time guests , Tom ,Mike,Phil,Art,Roger and Brad got it done. After a quick start the boat traffic increased and the fishing slowed. Had a tip from another captain which I thank very much. Picked up and moved and it definitely was the right choice. They managed to take their 36 fish and i added 4 more for 40 good fish. Getting it done again with big fish tuf glow tru trip 40s pulling spoons at 60 to 70 back., speed was a bit quicker today at 2.2 to 2.5 mph. Down rods were active dipsys at 55 back on a 3 setting. Back at it tomorrow with the same crew.

06/03/2026

Today I had the pleasure of fishing with the Folks crew. They were the winners of last years YOEGA kids banquet. We couldn't make it happen due to weather last year so we got it done today. What a day it was they set lines netted and reeled in their fish like they do it everyday. This trip was another donation to our youth hunting, fishing and outdoors camp. The Folks crew pulled in their 36 fish and the Captain got in on the action to add 4 more for a nice board of 40 fish. We had quality anf great quality of fish. Today's program Big fish tuf tru trip glow and smoke 40s pulling spoons at 60 to 70 back at 2.1 to 2.5 mph. Hot colors were the orange and gold. On the down rods 50 back with spoons on a 3 setting.islands area. Limited bugs with the light wind.

05/30/2026

Had the pleasure of fishing with my longtime guests the Johns family. They set lines ,caught fish and netted. Placing their limit of 30 plus one the captain landed off the the white coffin. PRODUCT ALERT.. Go get ya some Big fish Tuf glow tru trip 40s tested daily they work. We set then today 40 to 70 back pulling spoons at 2.1 to 2.4 mph islands area. Thank you for your continued support. Praying for lighter winds and lower waves than forecast tomorrow to get the guts back out for day 2.

05/26/2026

Just had a late cancelation for June 1st and 2nd. Anyone looking for a trip give me a call at 419 656 1273. Look forward to fishing with you. Fishing is on fire, these are rare days open.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Wow what a day on the water today was. Had the pleasure of the Doup &Norcross crew put on an old fashioned beat down. Steady pick of good fish , using Big fish Tuf glow and smoke tru trip 40s, pulling spoons . Set at 35 and 40 back. 2.1 mph. Lots of boat traffic in the island area. They took a nice 36 fish limit allowing the captain 2 more for a nice 38 fish board. Couldn't of asked for better weather and family to fish with.

05/24/2026

Definitely not fast today but the Bailey crew got it Don. We had a few shorts few short hit and as thecday went on a better grade of fish. All caught on Big fish tuf glow tru trip 40s, spoons 35 to 40 back 2.1 to 2.3 mph. .Just a cooler pick to get them back on the road home. Thank you again we'll see you back in a couple of weeks.

05/17/2026

Hosted a donated trip for the YOEGA group. They raise money for kids camps that are Fishing,Hunting and outdoor related. I donate this trip on behalf of Lakes and Trails camp. This crew put a beat down on some eyes today and did it in short order. From the time we started setting lines it was on. Island area. Big fish tuf glow tru trip 40s pulling spoons at 2.2 mph 35 to 40 back had em hungry. They too their 24 and the Captain was able to pull his six fish for a nice box of 30 off to the oil bath. Thank you to Shawn Mccourt and his crew it wad a pleasure to have you onboard,thank you for choosing us in the auction.