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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Channel Catfishing in the Sandusky Bay. Fisherman will experience light fishing tackle and a variety of fishing techniques including bottom fishing, drifting and trolling (option). Bring a camera to take some memorable photos and videos. This trip is Catch / Release or Catch / Keep

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$360.00
2 People	$360.00
3 People	$450.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$720.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$900.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$900.00

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Sam H.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Laid-back

Captain Sam has over 10 years of fishing experience on Lake Erie and is a United States Coast Gaurd licensed captain. He operates the Angry Floater boat and the Angry Floater #2 for channel catfish, steelhead trout and walleye. His responsibilites include ensuring a safe comfortable fishing experience. He not only knows the fishing areas inside and out, but he works hard to make sure everyone is having a good time. His choice of light...

About Your Guide

Sam H.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Pacific Strgeon @ 150Lbs Aligator Gar @ 110lbs Blue Catfish @ 44lbs Musky @37lbs King Salmon @ 34 lbs Channel Catfish @21lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Pacific Strgeon @ 150Lbs Aligator Gar @ 110lbs Blue Catfish @ 44lbs Musky @37lbs King Salmon @ 34 lbs Channel Catfish @21lbs

How did you get started guiding?

after talking with many of my friends, I soon realized almost all of them had caught their PERSONAL BEST (PB) fish while fishinging with me

What makes you different from other guides?

I am left handed

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

Areas Fished

Sandusky Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Channel Catfish Sandusky Bay

Boat Type: Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer: Sylvan
Year Built: 1996
Boat Length: 18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer: Sylvan
Year Built: 1996
Boat Length: 18'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 60
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Comfortable light tackle fishing, sun shade, fish finder, beverage cooler

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Please use sun screen.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.