TC Bass Destination Charters

03/30/2026

Checking East Bay yesterday. Gonna be a few more days yet.

01/07/2026

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12/31/2025

2025 brought some incredible days on the water. 2026 is going to be even better. Happy New Year, everyone — tight lines ahead! 🎣

12/22/2025

The holidays are here, and I wanted to say thanks to everyone who fished with me this season.

For a limited time, I'm offering 20% off gift cards. Use it yourself to book a 2026 trip, or gift it to the angler in your life.

4-Hour Trip: $440 → $352
6-Hour Trip: $560 → $448
8-Hour Trip: $660 → $528

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📅 Offer good through December 31
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08/12/2025

Lake Charlevoix fattie. 4.5 caught this beauty at Lake Charlevoix! It's a whopping 4.5 pounds, and I'm still in awe of its size. Can't wait to share the story of how I reeled it in 🎣👍

07/31/2025

Been so busy I haven't reported lately. Here are a few pictures from recent times. The fish are well into summer patterns and catches have been good. Book now for that chance at a biggin'!

06/03/2025

The bite is heating up!

05/06/2025

The prespawn fish are moving in. It was a fine day for a little fishing yesterday on East Grand Traverse Bay. Steady action once I figured out what they want.

03/07/2025

Not a lot of fishing happening right now. What can a guide do? Built some new fishing rods. Thanks to Gary Loomis and Northfork composites. Doing some boat maintenance, oil, filters, etc.
Days are getting longer and the snow won't be around much longer! It won't be long now and we can be getting back out there. Looking forward to chasing those beauties on the water.

02/04/2025

One way to get around the snow and ice. Fishing on Thursday!
Never fear. There is good fishing coming to Traverse Bay on n a couple of months. Still time to book you summer smallmouth trips. Dates are filling up. Book yours today

01/25/2025

January day at East Bay boat landing. Better days can't come too soon. At least the fish are forgetting all about fishermen and lures.