Hey, I'm Chubs!
I'm Captain Jordan, but let's be real, you can just call me Chubs. It's a nickname I got way back in the day (I'll let you figure out why!), and I've decided to proudly wear it ever since. Seriously, if I wasn't eating, sleeping, or breathing fishing and hunting, I wasn't really living.
My path to becoming a full-time guide started with a little mischief. I was working at a boat salvage company, but I kept my small flat-bottom boat nearby so I could sneak away and fish on my lunch breaks. Luckily, one of the managers, who ran a fishing charter, saw the passion—not just the sneaking! He offered me my first job as a Mate. Getting paid to chase muskies, bass, walleye, and perch? I was absolutely hooked from that moment on.
After high school, I tried to get a "real" job, signing on as a union electrician. It was an awesome trade, and I met some great people, but I couldn't stop thinking about the next cast or the next hunt. It got to the point where my true passion started getting in the way of the job I thought I should have.
So, I traded my tools for tackle and decided to chase the dream. Now, I guide full-time: fishing through the spring, summer, and fall, and hunting all winter long! I live for sharing the outdoors with people. If you want a fun, memory-making day on the water with your friends or family, give me a shout. You won't regret booking a trip with Chubs!
The Boats
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Fish in ultimate comfort and stability aboard our Ranger 621 Deep V. Widely regarded as the gold standard for walleye fishing, this rig is designed to handle the big water of the Great Lakes and the heavy currents of the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers with ease. Equipped with the latest Humminbird electronics, Minn Kota trolling motors, and a powerful 300hp Yamaha, this boat ensures we get to the fish quickly and stay on them safely, no matter the conditions.
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Our 16ft Hyde XL Drift Boat is the ultimate tool for stealthy, shallow-water river missions. Perfectly suited for the Betsie and Pere Marquette systems, this high-sided drift boat allows us to navigate skinny water and tight timber that larger powerboats simply can't reach. Whether we're rowing for salmon or using the small outboard for positioning, this boat provides a stable, 3-person platform for an intimate and productive river fishing experience.