What can I expect?
Understandably, the idea of taking a fishing charter on the “Big Lake” can likely be an intimidating prospect for those folks new to the sport. What if I have never done this before? Will it be safe for my family? Do I need fishing gear? Will we catch anything?
Do not worry! These are all very important questions that we expect folks to ask before setting up a trip:
What if We Have Never Been Fishing Before?
No problem! Even though the fish we catch can be quite big, the gear we use is sturdy, very easy to learn, and we will give you plenty of instruction on what to do. We take people fishing that have literally never touched a rod and reel before in their lives and they can have just as much success as the “old pros”
What Happens if the Weather is Bad?
The safety and comfort of our customers is the #1 priority at Time2Bite ! If the captain determines conditions will be unsafe or too uncomfortable to fish, we will let you know in as far in advance as we can, and your deposit will either be transferred to another date or refunded
How Far Out Will We Go?
Where we fish will generally be determined by several factors (water temperature, wind direction, etc.). There are some days we might be right on the shoreline, while other days we may chase the fish out 20 miles! Though we will always go where we will have the best action, on average we are typically fishing within 5 or 6 miles of the shoreline
What Kind of Boat Will We Be on?
Time2Bite is a 28ft Grady White with Twin Yamaha 225's designed for rugged offshore fishing. It has a large deck to fight fish and a walk around design to allow for a relaxing day on the water. We also have a private restroom. We invest in some of the finest navigational gear with multiple Garmin fish locating and mapping units on board along with Ray Marine Autopilot systems to make your trip as safe and successful as possible. We also utilize Cannon Downriggers, Okuma reels and Rods to make your fishing experience a successful one.
Can I Bring My Kids?
Absolutely! Kids are certainly welcome. USCG policy requires that we carry all required safety equipment for children on board at all times. While we typically defer to the parent's judgement, generally we recommend children be at least 10 years of age. (Please note: The US Coast Guard and the WI State DNR consider children as passengers on a charter boat whether they fish or not)
What Will We Catch?
We primarily catch 5 species of fish: Coho and King Salmon, Lake, Brown and Steelhead Trout. Size ranges do vary by species and seasons. Sizes of the different fish species can range from 3-5 pounds up to over 30!
What we catch will depend mostly on time of year, but on any given day, it is not uncommon to catch three, four, or even all five species! The general rule of thumb is faster action with frequent limit catches, smaller average sized fish in the spring...Larger fish and more variety in the summer months.... and big fish in the fall.