Had a great time with these guys. Only 3 of us went out for Trout fishing. Limited out in under 2…read morehours. Toked around the bay for another hour and came in for breakfast. The captain & mate were very good! Brought home more fish than we can eat anytime soon. Glad I prepared and brought my vacuum sealer!

We had a great evening fishing trip with Cap Benny and Austin. This was a repeat visit for us…read more Caught lots of fish, had great conversation, and just an overall amazing time. Would recommend this charter for families, friends, and even work events!

Booked a fairly last minute trip with Daydreamer for a bachelor party. Capt Ben was quick to…read morerespond to all our inquiries. Got hooked up with Capt Dillon and had a great time. Cap was very laid back, knowledgable, and made sure we all had a great time. I would definitely say Capt Dillon went above and beyond and I would recommend Daydreamer to anyone. Hope to be back.

Ben was an awesome guide. The day started slow, but he continually tried different lures,…read morelocations, and depths until we found what was working. By the end of our trip, everyone on our boat hit their daily limit for lake trout, and he cleaned the fish right on the boat for us. I would highly recommend Ben for your next guided fishing charter.

Nate and I were walking towards Folgarelli's recently when I noticed this shop next door. We…read morestopped in to look around and maybe get a gift for a friend who loves fly fishing. We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in, and the employee there was so friendly and helped us look at some great gift options. I don't know anything about fly fishing, so it was great to have some guidance. They have apparel, books and gifts, tons of flies, fly fishing accessories, and more. We ended up getting a hat and some stickers. They seem to like the Grateful Dead as the sticker and hat we got had the lightning skull on them - which is perfect, because our friend is a huge fan. We also got a birthday card, which we were told are designed by the owner's wife. Overall it was a really great experience and I'm so glad we stopped in.

I recently ordered a fly fishing outfit here and had a couple of questions about it. I sent a email…read moreand within 5 minutes I had a response. I had ordered the combo and received a call from the shop confirming the details as well as what hand retrieve I would like for the reel. Overall the deals they have are great and the service is outstanding!

Brady was a great Captain/guide. He was awesome with my kids, very informative, and just an all…read morearound great guy. Great day, good fish, and awesome experience. Brady will shoot you straight, regardless of whether it will make him money or not. I've spent money with several guides, and Brady was top notch.

If it weren't for having 3 rookies in the boat we probably would have landed more fish. Landing 5…read moreout of 8 bites made for a great time on the water. Bay was calm as could be that day and the thunderstorms that morning kept the crowd away which helped with the experience. Brady got us on the fish right away and was working every minute to figure out where the bite was at. Our group will definitely book with Brady again.

You cannot go wrong with this group. We have fished with Chuck and Ed and Jon for many, many…read moreyears--multiple trips in multiple locations for varieties of fish. No matter your skill or needs they will take care of you. You will catch fish and improve your skills and knowledge. We continue to book with them as many do. The Manistee River is the main river fished, but we have done international trips and in the UP and the Sault with this group. Michigan is a fishing mecca and these guys will leave you wanting to set up your next pilgrimage on these great waters.

Northern Michigan's best outfitters. No matter what species you want to chase, and no matter what…read moreriver, these are your guys. A special thanks to Head Guide, Capt. Jon Ray. I've fished with Jon for years and he never fails to deliver a fun day, great learning,and cool new experiences. But, it doesn't stop with Jon - both Ed McCoy and Chuck Hawkins are top-game guides. Steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth bass, and even the apex predator Muskies - these guys know it all. Plus, they're all genuinely good people who work hard to ensure your success and enjoyment. Top-notch gear, immaculate boats, and attention to detail make for an excellent experience for the beginner or experienced angler!

We rolled into this campground fairly late in the day after an extremely long drive from New York…read more The check in process was super quick and we were able to purchase our Michigan recreation pass. All of the sites are super close together, but well kept and clean. We were in site 380 and were close to the restrooms, but not too close that it was a nuisance. The sunrise on the lake was beautiful. Overall, we had a great single night stay here !

Super bummed. According to the entrance attendant - who is very friendly, by the way - the park is…read morecompletely closed except for those with the boat.

If I could give 6 stars I would. We stopped by without a reservation. Registration is DIY...you…read morecall and a lovely young lady named Amy will answer and talk you through making payment and filling out forms. Amy was great to work with...with a great sense of humor and was very adroit at suggesting places to get ice; a.bite to eat etc. She was like the magical hotel concierge you luck out and get when all.of your travel plans are falling apart. We loved the campground. It had direct access to the Betsie River, showers and bathrooms were very well.maintaimed a clean...hot water was never a problem. There's Frisbee golf and horseshoes available..firewood was a generous amount for the money. There's 400 acres of state land to the north directly abutting the property. Mostly trailer and tent camping ( we had hammocks and were allowed to choose the spot we liked with the best trees for setup). They do have a canoe and kayak livery that currently only operates on weekends. I rarely gush over a business that doesn't bring me hot delicious food and cocktails...this is an exception to the rule. Hands down one of the best camping experiences. I have been disperse camping the last few years in order to avoid people and some of the issues that come with group camping ( loud drunk ppl...fascist property managers etc) this was about as good as family camping will ever get and the location is incredible. There's a very clean Mobil gas w a pizza place about 2 miles from the campground...and plenty of activities in all direction. Thank you so much for helping make our fishing trip camping headache free and amazing.

it's got everything you need their website was a little confusing( booking wouldn't work) but when…read morewe got there amy figured it out with us. fire wood is a little expensive that's it.

Better than we ever expected! John and Connor (our captain and first mate) made the four hour trip…read moreon the bay incredible. Caught our limit of lake trout (great size), got to take a stroll on the island, and had great conversation. The boat was very clean and even had a restroom available. John cleaned our fish and we took home enough for several meals! An excellent way to spend a morning or afternoon in Traverse City!

Captain John is the best. We had an incredible being out on the water with him. He will put you on…read morefish! I highly recommend and will definitely be coming back to Reel Fun Fishing.

Great Orvis Shop! People were very nice and helpful. They offer fly tying classes and I'm happy…read moreto see that!

Took the one day fly fishing class and loved it. Great shop with quality clothes and gear/tackle…read more Staff is knowledgeable but not condescending like other spots and is patient and helpful with beginners like myself. Highly recommend.

The staffperson working yesterday (Sunday) was very nice, but the rental bikes were not in good…read morecondition. My wife and I each rented hybrids, and it took me several tries to find a bike that seemed functional. Multiple had loose front wheels that wouldn't tighten, but after a few attempts the attendant was able to get one tightened. Sizing and fitting aren't really part of the process -- this was more of a "just pick whatever bike you want" situation. Soon after we left, I realized that my tires were underinflated, so we had to go back for air. And midway through our ride, huffing and puffing to maintain speed, we realized that most of the brakes were rubbing -- both wheels on my bike, and the front wheel on my wife's. At $40 for a half day per bike, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for a rental bike to bum around for a few hours, this might be fine, but if you want to go for a real ride I'd recommend renting elsewhere, or making sure that River Outfitters improves their maintenance practices.

WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND! Short version of the story: We rented out bikes and stopped at Hotel Indigo…read morefor a drink and parked our bikes out front. Hotel Indigo rented out our bikes to some of their guests so they were gone when we came downstairs. It was the last night of our trip and so we couldn't get the bikes back from the hotel to return them. The hotel said they would drop them off and didn't. The River Outfitters actually went to the hotel and retrieved the bikes for us and didn't charge us anything for going over time or the inconvenience after hearing our story. They were super understanding! I wish more companies would treat their customers like this.