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from $275.00 per person

1 Day Expert Training

This 8 hour trip not only offers a review of the basics, but extends into deeper application and demonstration of more advanced setups, rod and reel combos, lure selection, layouts of equipment, and SOG, thermoclines and underwater current influences.

Included

  • Advanced Downrigger training:  Review of basics, advanced instruction on how to run stacker lines-free sliders vs fixed lines, and how to run multiple lines from one downrigger.
  • Advanced Dipsy Diver:  Review of the basics of setup, types, and styles, advanced instruction on slide diver’s vs dipsy, leader length, line selection, and lure selection.
  • Advanced Planer Boards: Review of the basics, advanced training on types/styles, types of releases, size selection, rod selection, line selection (how to run various types), stacking and quantity.
  • Advanced Lure Selection:  Review of basics, advanced instruction on color spectrum charts for various depths, UV vs standard colors, flasher/fly setups, meat rigs.
  • Advanced Lure and Rig setup:  Review of basics, advanced instruction of fly/flasher combo, spoons, dipsy’s, planer boards, Line (mono, copper, leadcore, braided, and wire), and meat rigs.
  • Advanced boat control and speed: Review of basics, advanced instruction on thermoclines and  underwater currents, patterns, and trolling direction influences.
  • 8 hours of advanced instruction and travel time to and from lake (dock to dock).

Fees

  • 1-4 people:          $700.00*
  • 5-6 people:          $900.00                                                                                                                           Keep what you Catch (DNR limits enforced) 

2 Day Expert Training

This 2 day, 16 hour trip not only offers a review of the basics, extension into deeper application and demonstration of more advanced setups, rod and reel combos, lure selection, layouts of equipment, and SOG, thermoclines and underwater current influences, it also offers a second day to put what you’ve learned into practice.  The second day is used as application of all the training received on day one.  You will operate all equipment (with the exception of driving and auto pilot) and determine placement and layout of rods and lures.  A minimum of 4 people per trip is required with a maximum of 6 people.

Training Includes

Fees

  • Advanced Downrigger training:  Review of basics, advanced instruction on how to run stacker lines-free sliders vs fixed lines, and how to run multiple lines from one downrigger.
  • Advanced Dipsy Diver:  Review of the basics of setup, types, and styles, advanced instruction on slide diver’s vs dipsy, leader length, line selection, and lure selection.
  • Advanced Planer Boards: Review of the basics, advanced training on types/styles, types of releases, size selection, rod selection, line selection (how to run various types), stacking and quantity.
  • Advanced Lure Selection:  Review of basics, advanced instruction on color spectrum charts for various depths, UV vs standard colors, flasher/fly setups, meat rigs.
  • Advanced Lure and Rig setup:  Review of basics, advanced instruction of fly/flasher combo, spoons, dipsy’s, planer boards, Line (mono, copper, leadcore, braided, and wire), and meat rigs.
  • Advanced boat control and speed: Review of basics, advanced instruction on thermoclines and  underwater currents, patterns, and trolling direction influences.
  • Second day of Advanced Training:  8 hours on the Lake Michigan.  You set up and run fishing equipment upon arrival to fishing location.
  • 16 total hours of advanced instruction and travel time to and from lake (dock to dock).
  • 1-4 people:          $1300.00
  • 5-6 people:          $1700.00                                                                                                                                                   Keep what you Catch (DNR limits enforced)

Book your
Training today!

If you are a seasoned  fisherman and desire to take your knowledge and understanding of fishing to the next level, then this training is for you.  These one and two day trips offer advanced instruction in all you need to know about fishing on Lake Michigan.  From advanced lure and bait setups to downriggers, planer board stacking, pattern and trolling direction, and UV effectiveness, you will gain extensive knowledge that prepares you for the next level of fishing on Lake Michigan.  Don’t wait, get a group together and start training today!

This is the perfect chance to get away from your routine and see the best views of these amazing places, take beautiful photos and simply to relax!

Deb Westcomb

Deb Westcomb

Returning Client

It was exciting for me to try something new and finally get on that trip – I appreciate the excellent service and the awesome people!

Wendell Westcomb

Wendell Westcomb

Visitor

I had an excellent time fishing with him and it felt like fishing with family! We caught several fish and had a great time! I highly recommend Our Leg A Sea if your looking for a great time and a memorable trip!Thanks Chris and his family, I truly appreciated everything you did for me and treating me like family on your boat!

Nick Jonker

Nick Jonker

Manager

Chris was one of the captains for our veterans tournament we had this past weekend. He was a blast to fish with very knowledgeable and an over all great captain. I would highly recommend them if your looking for a charter.

Kirk Cramer

Kirk Cramer

Art Director
Fishing Charters

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