About

The Captains

USCG Licensed Master Captain

"The Legend of the Bay." With over 50 years of experience on Saginaw Bay, Captain Mark doesn't just know where the fish are—he knows what they’re thinking. Growing up right on the shoreline, he developed an "inch-by-inch" knowledge of these waters that only comes from half a century of sunrise starts.

If you’re on Mark’s boat, be prepared for two things: a heavy cooler and a lot of laughs. Known as the crew’s resident jokester, Mark has a knack for "messing" with his clients just enough to keep the energy high. The second the final limit fish is safely in the net, you can count on Mark reaching for a victory cigar. For him, chartering isn't just a business; it’s a lifelong mission to share the thrill of the Great Lakes with a side of old-school humor.

Captain Mark Pieniozek

USCG Licensed Master Captain

"From Scales to Tails." Captain Adam is a lifelong Michigan outdoorsman who did what most people only dream of: he traded the "real world" to turn a deep-seated passion for the woods and water into a premier, full-time guide service. Growing up hunting and fishing the wild landscapes of Northern Michigan, Adam’s expertise now covers the full spectrum of the state’s best outdoor action.

Whether he’s coaching you through a high-adrenaline vertical jigging strike on the Detroit River or coordinating a technical layout duck hunt on the open waters of Lake Huron, Adam is your go-to guide for a four-season adventure. He is the "tactician" of the fleet, constantly scouting and rigging to ensure every client experience is elite. For Adam, the goal is simple: provide a safe, professional, and "bucket-list" worthy experience every time the lines go in the water.

Captain Adam Lipinski

The Mates

First Mate & USCG Licensed Captain

"They call me Chubs." Jordan—better known on the water as Chubs—is a full-time guide who traded a career as a union electrician for a life following the migration. His obsession with the outdoors started early, snaking away from his day job at a boat salvage yard just to get a few casts in on his lunch break. That raw passion eventually landed him his first deckhand job, and he hasn’t looked back since.

When he isn’t running his own multispecies charters, Chubs is a vital part of the Reel Fish'n crew during our most technical seasons.

Detroit River: He brings a high-energy "jig-until-you-drop" mentality to our spring walleye run.
Duck Season: He’s our layout boat specialist, managing the tender and the "mischief" required to keep a spread looking perfect in heavy Lake Huron weather.

Whether he’s netting a trophy walleye or cooking up a hot meal on the tender boat, Chubs is there to make sure your trip is high-action and zero-stress.

Captain Jordan Slipek “Chubs”

First Mate & Adventure Specialist

"Born for the Great Lakes." Brady isn't just a Mate; he’s a lifelong family friend of Captain Adam and his wife, Danielle. Now 14, Brady has been obsessed with the outdoors since he could hold a rod. While most kids his age are glued to a screen, Brady is usually the first one on the boat, waking up before the sun and drinking his coffee black to prepare for a day on the water.

A natural-born outdoorsman and multi-sport athlete, Brady brings the same "Olympic-level" dedication to the back of the boat that he brings to the wrestling mat. Whether it's swapping out walleye gear for big-water salmon rigs in Oscoda or tending a fire at camp, he simply lives for the fresh air.

His Specialty: * The "Trout Whisperer": Brady has an uncanny knack for dropping the right rigs to trigger a bite when the morning starts slow. Hard Work: He spent his entire 2025 summer working the charter deck, proving he's one of the hardest-working young men in the Michigan charter industry.

If you’re on a trip with Brady, you’re in good hands. Just don't be surprised if he tries to talk you into an extra hour on the water—he’d stay out there forever if we let him.

Brady Giffel

The Boats

Proline 25 Sport CC

(Captain Adam)
Specs: 25ft Center Console powered by Twin 140hp Suzuki Outboards for ultimate reliability and safety on the Great Lakes.
Features: Designed with 360-degree fishability, a large T-Top for sun protection, and a private enclosed bathroom (head) on board for client comfort.
Electronics & Safety: Equipped with dual Humminbird and Lowrance multi-function displays, advanced CHIRP Sonar, Mega Side Imaging, and state-of-the-art Radar for safe navigation in all weather conditions.
Primary Use: This is our "do-it-all" vessel, utilized for everything from Detroit River Walleye to offshore Lake Huron Salmon and Trout.
Skeeter WX2190

(Captain Mark)
Specs: 21’ 9” Deep-V Professional Walleye Rig
Features: A fast, stable platform designed specifically for big-water walleye trolling and jigging.
Primary Use: Saginaw Bay and Detroit River.
Duck Pontoon

The Tender: A 25ft Custom Pontoon serves as our primary tender and transport vessel. It provides a stable, warm platform for hunters to rotate out of the layout boats and features an onboard kitchen for hot meals between flights.
The Layouts: We utilize Next Gen UFO Layout Boats. These are ultra-low profile and stable, providing 100% concealment while you are positioned right in the decoys.
Primary Use: Lake Huron Open Water Duck Hunting.