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ACE Charters

About the Captain and the Boat

Captain Chuck Weis holds a U.S. Coastguard license. He has over 34 years of fishing and over 16 years of boating experience on Lake Michigan. In addition to chartering, Captain Chuck is a union carpenter.

Remember, when choosing your charter the captain’s experience and accommodations are an important consideration in your final decision.

About the Boat
The boat is a 28’ Sportcraft Express. She is designed for a smooth, dry, comfortable ride on big water. She also is equipped with a hard top cockpit enclosure and cabin should the weather turn bad. The large fishing deck provides comfort for all anglers. The boat is equipped with a wash room, new color Lowrance electronics, marine radio, cellular phone and U.S.C.G. safety gear.

The 28-foot Sportcraft boat I use is the perfect size for up to 6 anglers to fish comfortable. The large deck area, private bathroom and a hard top cockpit enclosure make for a perfect day of fishing for jumbo perch on the Big Lake. This 28 foot Sportcraft is also small enough to conquer the tricky spots that perch like to dwell in for having a successful and fulfilling charter. This adventure is sure to hook you in for the perch fishery we have on southern Lake Michigan and make you want to come back for more! Captain Chuck experience on Lake Michigan makes him one of the most reputable perch fisherman on the lake. "We fish from the Illinois line to Indiana Dunes. I'm looking forward to educating you on the many ways to enjoy jumbo perch fishing on Lake Michigan for every season."

Things to know…

March 15 to May 15 – jumbos, quantity
June/July/August – weed beds, jumbos
September - inconsistent patterns
October/November – quantity, all sizes

Charters leave from East Chicago, Indiana Marina and are 6 hours from dock to dock or until limit is caught, whichever comes first.

We supply all bait needed for trip, Fenwick HMX rods with Abu Garcia 702 series reels, 6# Stren line for a perfect perch setup or you may bring your own setup. All lost tackle will be charged at cost.

Navy Pier trips additional $30 cost.

Fish cleaning available for additional cost.

$100 deposit is required to reserve your date.

Two weeks notice required for cancellation or reschedule.

Trips cancelled by the Captain will be fully refunded or rescheduled. Captain will make decisions on inclement weather.

Available for seminars (call for details).

2010 Rates*
1 to 4 Persons $400
5 Persons $435
6 Persons $470
*subject to change

Launch out of East Chicago Marina (click for map)

Member of:
• Perch America Club
• Indiana’s North Coast Charter Association
• participates annually in the Walleye stocking program of Wolf Lake, Indiana

Also member of the support programs with:
• Pure Fishing (Berkley, Fenwick, Abu Garcia, Pflueger, Stren, Mitchell, Penn, Shakespeare, Spiderwire, etc.)
• Lowrance Electronics
• Marine Metal Products (aerators)
• Sportcraft
• Mister Twister
• Woody Wax
• Marvel's Wholesale Bait
• Mik-Lurch Tackle
• Terpstra's Blue Water Marine

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