Best Raft Trip Outfitter Grand Rapids Near Me

Brian Moran: Great shop!

Lance Nelson: Great shop that is run by great people. If you’re visiting or live in SW MI Nomad is the place to go. They teach awesome 101 and fly tying classes too!

Thomas Schwab: Big thanks to Nomad Anglers for a fantastic online shopping experience! I finally had to hang up my ten year old Simms waders for good and needed to replace them. I ordered a new pair of G3 waders and could not be happier with my experience with Nomad Anglers. The process was easy, they communicated well with prompt shipping info, and my new waders arrived quickly. I am swinging for winter steelhead on the Nestucca River this coming Tuesday and look forward to getting them wet. I will definitely be purchasing more gear from this shop and will reach out if I ever find myself in Michigan to book a trip. Again big thanks to Nomad Anglers for the great customer service and the killer surprise when I opened the box!

Matt Salk: Very helpful. Friendly staff.

Chris: Great shop with great service. My first stop before hitting the water or grabbing some materials for tying. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff

Jerry Zhang: Terrible customer service.Ordered an item online, expecting to use item for an upcoming trip.No shipping notification for 6 days.No response to multiple emails.Finally issued refund with no information whatsoever. I asked what this was about and got a 2 worded response.

Justin Herd: The best shop in town if you ask me. The staff is super helpful and I love their selection of flies and gear. Justin has always done right by me and I really appreciate his commitment to customer service!They also offer some really cool classes to help you get started fly fishing. That's how I got my start and I am fully (and happily) addicted to this day!

John Dombrowski: Nomad Anglers in Grand Rapids is an excellent shop. I recently purchased my first fly setup from Justin at NA. He was patient, answered all of my questions, and gave excellent advice on the setup that would best work for me. They have a vast selection and excellent customer service. I've been back a few times and definitely feel cared for as a valued customer.

James VanderWoude: A fly fishing meca. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. A good selection of fly fishing products.

Chuck Rinehart: One of my go to shops excellent service very friendly staff.

Wayne Moore: Great fly fishing shop. The employee's are very knowledgeable and engaging.

Shamara DePagter: Excellent customer service

RM Scott: Supporting small business! Love the clearance table and staff are friendly and helpful.

Jay Rich: Always a pleasure stopping into this fly shop. They have a good selection of materials. The staff there is knowledgeable on local patterns and waters.

Kim Sears: Great group of guys. Always informative with the latest fishing reports and river conditions. A very nice stock of local fly patterns on hand.

Peter Slack: Lovely shop! Great advice, and beautiful looking flies!

Scott Brosier: Knowledgeable Professional and Friendly!

David Vandegriff: Great people with a good selection of what you will need

Kris Garvey: Great place, Great products, Great help and Great people. Just started fly fishing and these guys go above and beyond to help you find just what you need. Also they had a quick turnaround on getting me what I needed and everything was better than I hoped. I Recommend these guys to anyone, looking forward to trying more of your great products! Keep up with the good work! 🤙

Rob Mason: Nomad Anglers is a fantastic fly shop. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and they're always working hard to keep the inventory stocked with the latest gear in an ever-changing field. Nomad rules, Cabela's drools.

nick garlock: Had a great day on the water with Tom. Tom was on time, boat was clean, lunch was great (homemade chili and cornbread) on a cold day. Fishing was a lot of fun with a steelhead landed and more hooked. Call Tom and Max to have a really enjoyable and professional experience.

Eric Coleman: My wife and I had a great time on our guided fly fishing tour with Tom at Werkman Outfitters. Tom was super nice and very patient with my wife while teaching her fly casting and fishing techniques. If I return to Michigan again for fly fishing I will definitely book another guide with Tom. Absolutely 5 stars.

Pete Staples: Tom was a terrific guide on the wonderful Grand River. My son enjoyed catching and releasing several smallmouth bass. Highly recommended!

Michelle Covington: Tom came highly recommended and was informative and helpful from the first inquiry to reservation to the end of the trip. We learned a lot about the Grand River, the area, the fish and we caught a beauty, too. We were half-day Steelhead fishing in the dead of winter, a Christmas present to my hubby, so it was cold but super fun. Thanks for the great time!

Patrick Volpe: Very knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time and will definitely book again.

JG: Had a great time with Werkman Outfitters. They are friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and will put you on the fish! Hands down they are the best guide service in southwest Michigan. Book your trip today!

Josh Fehr: Spent a half day (morning) with Tom in the middle of September. Had a great time on the water. Having fished a river in PA for my whole life I was very impressed with the water in Michigan. We fished the Grand and did well, 3 pike and 15+ smallmouth. Biggest pike was around 28" and smallmouth around 16". Tom was an exceptional guide and had a great knowledge of the river and the area. Provided my Girlfriend and I some great local restaurants and breweries. Overall had a great time, wished we could have did a full day of fishing and maybe got on the water a little earlier but overall great time.

Patrick gildea: I had great time fishing with Tom! He definitely knows the river and puts u on the fish and He's a top shelf guy. I'll be booking again when I'm back in the area!!

Victor Ayala: Our fishing guide was Tom. I booked a trip for my dad and son with him. He was very responsive in his communication, provided information on the trip in a timely manner and answered all my questions. Giving 5 stars as a review from my son who’s 6 years old. The first thing he told me is that he and Tom were buddies. He then told me he caught the most fish and brought home a souvenir (stickers). This was his first fishing trip and he loved it! Would definitely recommend for all ages.

Kelly Rice: Tom was a fantastic professional, cheerleader, entertainer, and instructor during the outing my daughter and I took with him on the Grand River. We had fished before, but learned many new tricks and were entertained for a full day. Tom knew the river like the back of his hand and was very knowledgeable on good spots to try our luck. We caught so many fish (including the double catch in the photo) and had a great time! We'll definitely be booking Werkman Outfitters again.

K Curtiss: Just a great day on the river with Tom. Not only did he put us on a lot of fish, he encouraged us to throw as close to the cover as possible and was extremely patient when we our lures found the trees. When Tom’s talks about the different species of fish to the wildlife in the area, it’s easy to tell that he loves being on the river and his enthusiasm is contagious. I’d highly recommend Tom to anyone looking for a local guide.

Kevin Kelly: Tom is a great guide who goes out of his way to make your experience a memorable one!

Alexis Neff: Had an amazing time on the River. Tom is a great guide.

Caitlin Nelson: Had such a beautiful time out with Tom. He was a patient coach, guided me on where the fish would be and we had a successful and exciting day on the river!! Without a doubt need to get back on the river with him! Both for the great conversations and for the fun fishing!!Thanks, Tom!!

Bill Dang: My wife and I hired Tom to show us where the Smallies are hiding on the Grand River. Despite fishing being a little on the slow side that day, we still had a wonderful time. Tom is friendly and easy-going, and was very willing to share his knowledge, which was exactly what we were looking for. We will be looking to ask him to guide for us again in the near future, and highly recommend him.

Scott Menghini: Great way to spend a morning fishing on the Grand River with my son and Tom. If you are looking to spend some relaxing time on the water catching fish with someone that knows the waters and incredibly patient, then Tom and Werkman Outfitters is who you should call. Will do again in the future!

Jeremy Hawke: We spent a Saturday on the Grand River with Tom. Due to a front the water temps where off so the fishing was tough. Tom knows the river well and was still able to put us on a few fish. He had set expectations with us ahead of time so we knew what to expect. The watershed is beautiful and we had an awesome day talking about the river and seeing a lot of wildlife.

Jeremy Fellows: We had a great trip with this group. We did a work fishing trip, and the experience was amazing. The guides had great knowledge, and the hospitality was first class. I highly recommended a trip with them.

Joseph Sitarski: My dad, brother and myself had a great time with Tom today. The day started off slow but Tom was determined to find fish and he did. We’re already talking about coming back next year.

Fernando Velez: A highly recommended guide service. I booked a half day trip for myself and teenage son. Tom provided us with all the instruction and top notch gear & tackle to put fish in the boat. A professional outfit for sure!