About Us
Services
Grand Bend's full service, full time fishing charter with two certified captains! Father and son team offering fishing charters for Salmon (Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic), Trout (Lake, Rainbow/Steelhead, Brown) and Walleye! Weights can range from 2 to 25 pounds. Departing from Grand Bend, Ontario.
Why Charter?
MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT
- Birthdays, Anniversaries and Engagements.
- Father’s Day, Mother’s Day.
- Company Team Building Events (great alternative to golf).
- Whatever else you can think of, we can make it happen!
- Chartering is relatively inexpensive compared to the time and cost of owning a great lakes boat.
- We have both a captain and co-captain on board to better assist you in landing that monster.
- We stay up to date on fishing equipment and marine electronics, using only the best.
- Unless you are on the water every day, it is nearly impossible to stay on top of fish. We fish often, constantly tracking the thermocline, weather patterns, and baitfish schools.
- We have won many tournaments by paying attention to the fine details which are often overlooked. We also network with other ethical captains in the area.
- We believe you get what you pay for. We are not a discounted charter that can’t afford expensive fuel bills. If we have to make a long run to put you on the highest concentration of fish, we will.
- Lake Huron is far less fished then most of the other great lakes, putting less pressure on the fish and making most of our favourite spots more traffic free.
- We do everything in our power to keep you safe, ensure you have fun and catch fish! We go the extra mile to ensure you have the best chance at landing that trophy catch. This includes spending more on quality equipment and tackle.
- We accommodate all experience levels. Feel free to just sit back and relax or reel in the BIG one! Angler participation encouraged!
- We are equipped with a private marine head (toilet) for the ladies.
- Our section of Lake Huron often has crystal clear water with visibility of 60 feet some days and the fish taste delicious. Nothing beats the flavour of fresh fish kept alive in our live well system or Yeti cooler.
Why Us?
- Two captains are better than one for safety, faster line setting, netting, navigation and fish cleaning. Service beyond premium!
- We have the boat in the water, set and ready to go for your arrival. Launching the boat is our job and you are here to have fun and catch fish!
- We provide comfortable Mustang Survival auto inflation safety gear.
- We fillet and bag your catch at no additional charge.
- First class service, equipment and reputation. See our tournament wins below!
- We are not satisfied unless we are the most successful boat on the water! We love what we do and fish at a tournament style pace on each trip!
- We accommodate all experience levels.
- We run full time May-September.
- Often imitated but NEVER DUPLICATED!!
Tournaments
Bluewater Anglers Salmon Derby:
- 5th Place Salmon, 8th Place Salmon and 5th Place Lake Trout (2022)
- 6th Place Blue Coast Walleye (2022)
- 1st Place Seniors Day (2019)
- 2nd Place Club Derby (2018)
- 1st Place Fall Big FIsh (2017)
- 2nd Place Rainbow Trout (2017)
- 1st Place Seniors Day (2016)
- 4th Place Lake Trout and Daily Biggest Fish Winner (2016)
- 3rd Place Salmon (2014)
- 2nd Place Salmon and Daily Biggest Fish Winner (2010)
Chantry Chinook Classic:
- Daily Largest Salmon Winner (2019)
- 23rd Place Salmon and Daily Biggest Fish winner (2016)
- 5th Place Trout (2014)
- 12th Place Salmon and Daily Biggest Fish Winner (2013)
- 15th Place Salmon (2012)
- 3rd Place Trout (2010)
- Featured in multiple Great Lakes Angler and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Magazine Editions.
Captain Ryan Sharpe
I have been fishing the waters of Lake Huron my entire life. I grew up fishing almost every weekend with my dad. I live and breathe fishing. I am constantly designing and creating new patterns of spoons, networking with other fisherman, testing out new gear and staying on top of the lake conditions. I am never satisfied until we are the most productive boat on the water. I have over two decades of experience operating boats in all types of weather conditions. Safety is always my number one concern; I will do my part in ensuring you have a safe, enjoyable and productive fishing charter. I treat each charter as tournament style trip to try and maximize our catch. I look forward to fishing with you.
Certifications:
- Small Commercial Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (SVOP)
- Small-Non-Pleasure Vessel Marine Emergency Duties Certificate (MED A3)
- Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) ROC(M) with DSC
- Marine First Aid
- B.A in Criminology from UWO
- Graduate of Human Resources Management at Fanshawe College
- Member of OSGA (Ontario SportFishing Guides Association), Bluewater Anglers, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association, and the National Professional Anglers Association.
Dr. Robert Sharpe
I love to fish and target King Salmon. I have invested in top quality gear refusing to compromise on technological advances in the sport. It is my desire to serve others before myself and apply the skills I have acquired as an optometrist for 30 years helping people. Our autopilot system allows us to focus on fast equipment changes providing our customers with less stress during course corrections and fish netting efficiency. I want you to be treated as an important client but it is my hope that you leave as a friend.
Certifications:
- Several professional and post graduate degrees and certifications at University level
- London Power and Sail squadron full boating course, navigation and VHF courses
- Ritz Carleton excellence in customer service program
- Great Lakes Angler magazine salmon fishing school of life
- SV0P Certificate
- MED A3 Certificate
- Provincial safe food handler certified
Our Vessel
The Wavemaster is a Campion Explorer, built in Kelowna, British Columbia. She is well maintained by Maple City Marine and is stored indoors for the winter. This boat is built for the ocean and handles the weather very well. Her fiberglass hull is reinforced with kevlar. On those cooler, rainy days, the soft top can fully enclose the cockpit area. The bimini top also provides good protection from the sun on sunny days. The cuddy cabin encloses the bow and is a equipped with a private head (toilet).
We are powered with a 2023 Yamaha F250 and a 2023 Mercury 15 ProKicker EFI (All new 2023 motors and rigging with complete helm controls). The motors are behind a large swim platform keeping the fishing area open. On calm days we can reach top speeds exceeding 50 mph, maximizing your fishing time. We love our boat!
Specifications
Length Max: 7.31m (24')
Centerline: 6.48m (21' 3")
Beam: 2.34m (7' 8")
Height: 1.88m (6' 2")
Draft Up: 45cm (18")
Draft Down: 89cm (35")
Weight: 1,120kg (2,470 lbs.)
Deadrise: 19° (Apex)
Max HP: 250hp
USGC Max. Persons: 7
Fuel: 227.1L (60 US gal)
- Raymarine Quantum 2 CHIRP radar with Doppler collision avoidance (same MARPA technology trusted by the United States Coast Guard)
- Flir Thermal Camera (pan/tilt) with Clear Cruise (new for 2022)
- 3 large Raymarine Axiom + Real Vision 3D fish finder and chart plotter multifunction displays (new for 2022)
- Raymarine VHF DSC radio
- Backup floating hand held radio and backup hand held GPS
- Raymarine Evolution Autopilot
- Fish Hawk X4D Downrigger Data System
- Traxstech Elite series computerized downriggers
- Fully rigged with Traxtech rod holders
- High quality Shimano Talora rods and Shimano Tekota reels
- Large Yeti Cooler
- Lenco electric trim tabs
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