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Owen Hentschel

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
I’ve been fishing since I was very young. I’ve grown up fishing grand traverse bay and know it like the back of my hand. When I’m not guiding I’m either fishing a tournament or scouting new areas for future trips. I’ve fished tournaments all over Michigan, made the state team the past 2 years in a row and gone on to fish regional tournaments. I decided to start guiding because I love being on the water and love teaching people to fish especially kids because we need to keep growing this sport.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Owen Hentschel

Owen Hentschel

Independent Guide
I’ve been fishing since I was very young. I’ve grown up fishing grand traverse bay and know it like the back of my hand. When I’m not guiding I’m either fishing a tournament or scouting new areas for future trips. I’ve fished tournaments all over Michigan, made the state team the past 2 years in a row and gone on to fish regional tournaments. I decided to start guiding because I love being on the water and love teaching people to fish especially kids because we need to keep growing this sport.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
7.65lb smallmouth
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks
What’s your favorite band?
Greta van fleet Scotty mcreery
What’s your favorite movie?
Don’t really have one

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
7.65lb smallmouth
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks
What’s your favorite band?
Greta van fleet Scotty mcreery
What’s your favorite movie?
Don’t really have one
What’s your favorite sports team?
Don’t watch any
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
How did you get started guiding?
2020
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m young and feel very up to date with the latest fishing gear and electronics. I have been fishing the Great Lakes my whole life and feel I know them, specially Lake Michigan better than average. I spend more time on the water then the average person finding new areas on the Great Lakes
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