mcdougy Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) I have a friend who is turning 40, for his birthday gift from his wife he wants to go on a guided musky trip on lake st clair. Was hoping I could get some recommendations on some good charter captain, who could help this guy fufill his his hopes and dreams of catching a musky. His plan was for some time in June. He would like a fully guide trip as in all gear and boat supplied.Thanks for the help!! Matt Edited May 10, 2013 by mcdougy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Bob Devine @ chartertalk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Nelson Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Bob Devine @ chartertalk.comX2Lots of guides on the lake, but many have zero respect for their fishery, and are just there to make a buck. Bob is a great guy, and will put you on the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 blade burner. your choice of words slants that guides just want bucks. sad. many are involved in all aspects of l.s.c. area. as for a guide cally bobby d. chartertalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher_1 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Jon Bondy @ http://lakestclairfishing.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 pm Mike p on the board he fishes there all the time.. great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F7Firecat Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Can Am Charters Rick and Marty will hook you up big time. They are out of Belle River. Close accomodations, I would recommend the Yacht Club. I have been out with them a few times, always a great time and lots of fish!! http://www.can-amcharters.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks Fisher...I've got no open dates until August though. Wish I could help em. And I'd surely like to know who doesn't respect the fishery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Rampage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks Fisher...I've got no open dates until August though. Wish I could help em. And I'd surely like to know who doesn't respect the fishery. I am guessing he is referring to trollers that torpedo fish instead of releasing them properly. That bugs me too. The original post does not specify trolling or casting though, which would help narrow down the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Whomever you choose do it now. All the good ones fill their books early, the ones not booked full early are not booked for a reason. The reason being they probably are the ones you don't want to go with and it is reflected in their demand. Just like someone with camps not full for openings, no fish or bad accommodations. The economy does come into play in some cases I concede that. Some good guides and camps had waiting lists way back when and some still do, those are the ones we want to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 pm Mike p on the board he fishes there all the time.. great guy X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Jim Fleming gets a lot of tv time as well. He sure getting the guys on fish today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) many guys dont realize. many of the larger boats have specialty revival tanks. custom built with aeraters. after a fish is de-hooked its put into this tank. when the fish is revived its then slid over the side.this is not a livewell... st clair guys have upped the bar. no-where else is this being done. ensuring alpha fish survive to fight again.. st clair had a commercial fishery gillnetting. if it was not for the guides/sportsmen s efforts to remove netting the lake would have been decimated decades ago.. i am amazed at the negative factors of so few when theres literally thousands of musky guys that cherish the fishery. michigan dnr quoted 180.000 muskies in a survey. so in closing we should put efforts to the positive. c,mon down and enjoy the great fishery...its for everyone guys. just put them back for your kids Edited May 11, 2013 by outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 c,mon down and enjoy the great fishery...its for everyone guys. just put them back for your kids We'll be down in November as always George, it's a trip I look forward to all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmarentette Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 many guys dont realize. many of the larger boats have specialty revival tanks. custom built with aeraters. after a fish is de-hooked its put into this tank. when the fish is revived its then slid over the side.this is not a livewell... st clair guys have upped the bar. no-where else is this being done. ensuring alpha fish survive to fight again.. st clair had a commercial fishery gillnetting. if it was not for the guides/sportsmen s efforts to remove netting the lake would have been decimated decades ago.. i am amazed at the negative factors of so few when theres literally thousands of musky guys that cherish the fishery. michigan dnr quoted 180.000 muskies in a survey. so in closing we should put efforts to the positive. c,mon down and enjoy the great fishery...its for everyone guys. just put them back for your kids I wouldn't be too quick to give credit to the guides/sportsmen for getting rid of the commercial fishing. The credit or discredit goes to Dow chemical for the decades of mercury contamination that was discovered in the 60's. In the early 70's fishing was banned on both sides of the border because of the high levels of mercury. Michigan and Ontario initiated law suits. Dow reached an out of court settlement with Ontario and the commercial licences were bought out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 What a great story.Thankyou Dow chemical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougy Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks for your input fellas!! I never even thought about there being the 2 ways of charter fishing for them. I will get ahold of him and see what his preference is. Should also note he is thinking of having a few buddies join him. This would make a total of 3 fisherman possibly 4. that may change the style choice/options a little also? Maybe you could fill me in if there is still a casting type charter for this many bodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I wouldn't be too quick to give credit to the guides/sportsmen for getting rid of the commercial fishing. The credit or discredit goes to Dow chemical for the decades of mercury contamination that was discovered in the 60's. In the early 70's fishing was banned on both sides of the border because of the high levels of mercury. Michigan and Ontario initiated law suits. Dow reached an out of court settlement with Ontario and the commercial licences were bought out. the commercial was banned in 1969. a few years later the mnr met with the local sportsfishermen at windsor sportsmen club.. there was a NEARriot. the folks spoke. the commercial licenses were bought out from the govermement.. the remaining 2 were course fish only.. they are defunct now..i was at the meeting. once again it was the guides/charteboats that were at the forefront.. its not a perfect world,no doubt but at least st clair is a mecca for sportsfishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F7Firecat Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) anyone ever been to sarnia??? just wondering what flows into LSC this day and age........ I can inmagine what leaches into the river from the contaminated groundfrom years past .....nevermind the outflows of the refineries each day Edited May 12, 2013 by Smellybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djeep Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 sarnia is a mess. lots of stuff flows in to lake st clair. this lake has one of the quickest water cycles. the water of the entire lake can be flushed with new water via the st clair river/lake huron in as little as 5-7 days so ive heard. lots of water flow through the lake and im sure some contaminants with it. it sure is productive for muskie though, whichever guide you choose I'm sure you will get into some fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Devine Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 If you are interested in a musky trip my new website is www.chartertalk.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougy Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) Went out today with chartertalk. Awesome day.. Great weather.Great guide.Great Friends.Great Fishing ,Great Gear. 5 star rating for sure, Boat is very impressive. THANKS ALOT BOB. All three of us caught some beautys. And thanks to members that helped with recomendations Matt Edited June 25, 2013 by mcdougy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Devine Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm really glad you enjoyed the day and I was able to get all of you on a few fish. Looking forward to our next adventure. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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