Meet Your Captains
Experience & Integrity on Lake Erie
I, Captain Steve Small, invite you aboard the "Small Program" and the "Bloodline" for Lake Erie sportfishing at its finest.
I am the son of Lake Erie's legendary Captain Tim Small. Our family has been operating professionally in the fishing industry here since 1980. That is 46 years of collective experience passed down through the generations.
As a 2nd generation Captain, I take immense pride in seeing my sons, Dan and Mike, carry on as 3rd generation full-time Captains across our family vessels. When you book with us, you aren't just getting a boat ride, you are getting decades of hard-earned knowledge and the confidence that you will return safely with a great experience.
The "OG" Bomber Heritage
The family tradition started with the late Captain Tim Small. As an original field tester for the Bomber Lure Company in the late 60s, Tim helped pioneer the deep-water tactics that still put fish in our coolers today. We don't just use the gear; we helped refine it.
Captain Shawn
USCG Licensed Master Captain
Second Vessel Operations
Fleet Expansion
By bringing on high-caliber Master Captains like Shawn, we ensure the "Small Program" standard is met on every trip, across every vessel in our fleet.