Lake St. Clair · Michigan · Season one

Only Finz is the loudest new charter on the lake they call the Muskie Capital of the World. Drag screaming, spray flying, smallmouth doing backflips before breakfast. You hold on. We put you on fish.

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The addiction, explained

Built for the rush.

Three seconds of chaos, over and over, all day. This is the part no photo ever quite captures. We try anyway.

01Macro concept shot of a firetiger crankbait lure with treble hooks on a black background

The strike

One second the lure is swimming. The next it is gone and your rod is trying to leave the boat. That part never gets old.

02Concept shot of a landing net scooping a smallmouth bass in a burst of golden spray

The fight

Drag screaming, knees on the gunwale, somebody yelling for the net. Cardio you will actually brag about.

03Concept shot of a smallmouth bass sliding back into golden water at sunset

The trophy

The hero shot, then the release. She swims back meaner than before. Your group chat never recovers.

warning: extremely repeatable
The lineup

The hit list.

Four locals with four very different tempers. Pick a fight, we will arrange the introduction.

Concept shot of a smallmouth bass fully airborne above dark water at dusk 01 Peak · May thru Oct
Smallmouth
aka the gym rat

Built like a linebacker, jumps like it owes gravity money.

Attitude9
Airtime10
Drag pull8
Season heatMay thru Oct
Concept shot of a muskellunge charging a firetiger glide bait underwater 02 Peak · Jun thru Nov
Muskie
aka the final boss

Four feet of bad intentions. Ten thousand casts, one unforgettable hello.

Attitude10
Airtime6
Drag pull10
Season heatJun thru Nov
Concept shot of a golden walleye under the surface in amber dusk light 03 Peak · spring & fall
Walleye
aka the payday

Shows up at golden hour, fights dirty and deep, tastes like victory.

Attitude6
Airtime3
Drag pull7
Season heatSpring & fall
Concept shot of a school of jumbo yellow perch over a sandy lake bottom 04 Rioting year round
Perch
aka the riot

Rolls forty deep and bites like the bill is due. The kids' undisputed favorite.

Attitude7
Airtime2
Drag pull4
Season heatAlways on

Ratings are the captain's scouting report, not science. The seasons are real. The fish declined to comment.

Pick your send

Four ways to send it.

No monthly billing, no blurred previews, no fine print games. Pick a lane, bring snacks, keep every picture.

Half day · 4 hrs

Half-Day Send

"The espresso shot. Morning bite, big energy, back before your lunch plans even notice."

  • All rods, reels and tackle
  • Bait and ice included
  • Up to 4 guests
  • Every fin pic included
Intro ratesAsk us. We answer fast.
Captain's pick Full day · 8 hrs

Full-Day Send

"The whole movie. Multiple spots, a mixed bag, and golden hour for the credits."

  • Everything in the half day
  • Multiple spots, no filler water
  • Mixed-bag game plan
  • Golden hour photo set
The full sendRates on request
The unicorn hunt

The Muskie Mission

"One fish, ten thousand casts, zero apologies. Bring patience and a camera."

  • Big-bait muskie gear provided
  • Figure eight coaching
  • Hero shot plus release video
  • She always swims back
Serious inquiriesRates on request
Kids & first-timers

The Rookie Run

"Perch, snack breaks, zero judgment on casting form. Somebody's first fish happens here."

  • Kid-size gear and life jackets
  • Steady perch action
  • Patient coaching, zero yelling
  • Fish cleaned at the dock
Family friendlyRates on request
gear, bait, ice and pics: always included. always.
The simulator

Think you can set the hook?

The strike window on a real fish is under a second. Here is your warmup. No fish were harmed, only egos.

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Start the drift

Watch the bobber. Let it ride. Twitch early and you spook the fish.

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Wait for the yank

When it plunges, that is your window. It is shorter than you think.

3

Slam it

Click, tap, or smash the spacebar. Under 400 milliseconds is boat-worthy.

Hooksets 0 Casts 0 Best not yet
Only Finz hookset trainerWindow 0.7s

Ready when you are. The fish are already judging.

Boated

Smallmouth

The gym rat taps out.

Home water

430 square miles of loud.

Shallow, grassy, freakishly productive water between two Great Lakes. Every marker is a real spot. Tap one and see who lives there.

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"Muskie Capital"
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The merch

Wear the send.

First run is small, loud and printing now. Sold dockside and online when it drops. No paywall on the drip either.

first run is small. move fast.
Preview of the Only Finz firetiger tee, a black shirt with a chartreuse hook printDrop 001
Firetiger TeeHeavy cotton, chartreuse hook, zero subtlety.First run · at the dock
Preview of the Fish On hoodie, black with chartreuse block lettersDrop 001
Fish On HoodieFor 6 a.m. runs and November follows.First run · at the dock
Preview of the Only Finz trucker hat with a chartreuse brim and hook logoDrop 001
The LidTrucker classic. Instant captain energy.First run · at the dock
Preview of the Only Finz sticker pack: hook, fish on badge and firetiger fishDrop 001
Sticker PackBoat, truck, cooler, laptop. Tag responsibly.First run · at the dock

First-run previews shown, final colors may vary. The attitude will not. No prices posted until the drop, ask for first dibs and we will hold yours.

Why us, honestly
"New boat. Zero skeletons. If the bite is tough we say so, then grind anyway."
Gear with the tags barely off Private trips only The pic is the product Straight answers
No secrets

Straight answers.

Yes. Michigan requires a fishing license for everyone 17 and up, even on a charter. They take about two minutes to buy online from the Michigan DNR, and we send you the link when you book. Kids 16 and under fish free.

Rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and all the photos your phone can hold. You bring food, drinks, sunscreen, layers, and whoever you want in the pictures.

Muskie always swim back, no exceptions. Smallmouth star in photos and return to work. Walleye and perch taken in season can come home for dinner, and we clean them at the dock.

The lake wins every argument. If the captain calls it for safety, you reschedule first or get your deposit back. No drama, no fine print games.

Absolutely. The Rookie Run exists for exactly that: kid-size gear, life jackets in every size, steady perch action, and a captain with real patience for tangles.

Harrison Township on Anchor Bay, the town they call Boat Town, USA. The exact slip drops with our season one schedule. You'll get a pin, not a scavenger hunt.

Lock it in

Call your shot.

Tell us who is coming and what you want to catch. We reply the same day, usually faster than the perch.

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We reply same day

A real answer with real dates, not an autoresponder.

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Pick a date and a send

We match the trip to your crew and your target fish.

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Meet at the slip

Phones charged, layers packed. We handle everything else.

New charter, wide open calendar. Season one dates are first come, first served. You basically have the lake to yourself.