13501 S W Bay Shore Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-715-9540
Email: traversecitybasscaptain@gmail.com
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-715-9540
Email: traversecitybasscaptain@gmail.com
Captain Ben caught his first fish on his grandfather’s fly rod when he was just 4 years old, sparking a lifelong passion for fishing and being on the water that carries through to this day. Spending all of his summers in northern Michigan growing up and fishing southeastern Michigan’s waters, has helped Ben develop a keen understanding of the seasonal patterns for a variety of fish that call our region home. Captain Ben created Traverse City Bass Guide Service in 2010, with the goal of highlighting northern Michigan’s unbelievable bass fisheries. Quickly realizing that he couldn’t fulfill the demand and inquiries flooding in, he brought on additional guides to help take advantage of the excellent tourism opportunities and interest in the area’s varied fisheries beyond smallmouth bass. With the philosophy of continual growth and promotion of the Traverse City area, and with the help of his guides, Captain Ben launched Sport Fish Michigan, representing multiple Captains and Guides all across the state. Captain Ben is a fully licensed USCG Captain, and loves teaching and guiding anglers of all abilities.
Ron started fishing at a very young age, forming a love of fishing by time on the water along side his father as a young child. Growing up in Traverse City offered Ron an incredible backyard to explore; spending the majority of his time learning the Grand Traverse Bays before maps were great and sonar was anything near what it is now. This time on the water fueled his passion and love for these northern smallmouth. Obtaining his USCG Captains license right out of high school, Ron has since been sharing his knowledge and love for the area with clients who have become friends after time on the water together.
Chad grew up in Benzie County, enjoying fishing the beautiful waters for all the species northern Michigan offers. Chad’s enthusiasm for sharing the best bass fishing in Michigan shows on every trip he guides. Join him for an unforgettable day of chasing smallmouth on any of our amazing lakes.
