Captain Tyler Smith is the owner/operator of Pure Angling and is native to Northern Michigan. Tyler started fishing at an early age and quickly found his favorite pastime. With a river running though his back yard, you could find him everyday after school casting off the dock, catching and releasing fish. Every summer, Tyler and his parents would take family vacations all over Michigan, finding new spots to camp and fish. This summertime hobby evolved into an all season hobby for Tyler, and eventually turned into a way for him to make money while attending college. For three summers, he worked for Big Kahuna Charters as a first mate with Captain Sonny Aeschliman on over 300 charters learning and honing his skills. A few years later, he started a charter fishing business and is using his knowledge as a captain helping people catch fish and have a memorable day out on the water. Although fishing is a big part of his life, when he is not fishing, he is spending time with his girlfriend Kaila, family, and friends enjoying the great outdoors: hiking, camping, grilling, traveling, sightseeing, and going on walks with his dog, Max.