ST. CLAIR SHORES FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours Chasing Smallmouth Drifts and Musky Trollers off St. Clair Shores
An 8‑hour combo charter that starts with live‑bait drifts for smallmouth bass and finishes with trolling for musky—ideal for groups seeking nonstop action.
Eight Hours Chasing Smallmouth Drifts and Musky Trollers off St. Clair Shores.
This is a concentrated day on the water that pairs two distinct tactics: drifting live bait to trigger smallmouth bass, then switching to trolling to pursue the elusive musky. The trip is designed to deliver high activity for groups that want sustained angling across diverse presentations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two‑species program: smallmouth then musky
The charter begins by hunting smallmouth bass with live bait and then transitions to trolling for musky—two very different fights and techniques packed into one eight‑hour day.
Nonstop fishing for a small party
This is an action‑oriented outing structured for a single group—intense, continuous angling across species for up to five people during the full eight‑hour charter.
Staging from East Jefferson in St. Clair Shores
The trip departs from a fixed meeting point on East Jefferson—your launch point for the day’s drift and trolling rotations.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a full eight hours of changing rhythms: deliberate, bait‑drifting presentations to coax smallmouth bass followed by the steady, anticipatory pace of trolling when the focus switches to musky. Each phase emphasizes a different set of casts and strikes, delivering a varied, high‑tempo day of sportfishing.
THE TARGETS
Two‑species program: smallmouth then musky
The charter begins by hunting smallmouth bass with live bait and then transitions to trolling for musky—two very different fights and techniques packed into one eight‑hour day.
THE ACTION
Nonstop fishing for a small party
This is an action‑oriented outing structured for a single group—intense, continuous angling across species for up to five people during the full eight‑hour charter.
THE START
Staging from East Jefferson in St. Clair Shores
The trip departs from a fixed meeting point on East Jefferson—your launch point for the day’s drift and trolling rotations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an eight‑hour charter that accommodates up to five anglers.
Sunglasses, sunblock, proper clothing for the day (hat, jacket, sweatshirt), boat or tennis shoes (no flip‑flops or black‑soled/work boots), rain gear, camera, food/snacks/drinks/water, daily medications, and motion‑sickness pills if needed.
All fishing equipment is supplied by Reel Therapy Sportfishing LLC for the charter.
Meet at 27700 EAST JEFFERSON AVE, St. Clair Shores, MI for boarding and departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The trip duration is eight hours.
How many anglers can join?
The charter accommodates up to five anglers.
Where do we meet the boat?
The meeting location is 27700 EAST JEFFERSON AVE, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.
Do I need to bring fishing gear?
No—All fishing equipment is supplied by Reel Therapy Sportfishing LLC.
What personal items should I bring?
Bring sunglasses, sunblock, suitable clothing (hat, jacket, sweatshirt), boat‑appropriate shoes (avoid flip‑flops and black‑soled or work boots), rain gear, camera, food/snacks/drinks/water, daily medications, and motion‑sickness pills if needed.