Dead Reckon Charters

The Crew

Meet the Captain

Captain John ZabelHi, I am captain John Zabel and I have been a charter captain since 1987.  I would like to welcome you aboard the “Dead Reckon,” Sheboygan’s 35′ Egg Harbor Sport Fishing Yacht. I am licensed with the US Coast Guard, the state of Wisconsin, and of course am a veteran fisherman. I am a member of the National Association of Charter Boat Captains, the Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Fisherman’s Association, and the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. Dead Reckon has over 100 + square feet of fishing room, a very spacious salon with a couch and chair, indoor bathroom, and roomy back deck where the battles take place. The accommodations will make your fishing trip extremely enjoyable. One place not to miss is the breath talking view from the fly bridge, both during the morning sun rises and the evening sun sets!

When fishing on Lake Michigan, dependable navigation equipment is a must. Dead Reckon is equipped with the latest marine technology. Electronic & Navigation equipment includes:

  • Furuno 32 Mile Radar
  • Raytheon Hailer
  • Auto-Pilot
  • Three Icom VHF Radio’s
  • Furuno Chart Plotter with Graph
  • Furuno Depth Sounder & Fish Finder
  • 6 Big Jon Electric Downriggers
  • Top Quality Rods and Reels
  • A huge selection of lures to satisfy any trout or salmon.

CONTACT US TODAY for a list of available dates. We look forward to meeting you and your group.  To our yearly customers and their groups, we look forward to seeing you again this year!

Sincerely,
Captain John Zabel

 

The First Mates

 

 Nick Broetzmann

  

Nick Broetzmann

I am a relief Captain and First Mate on the Dead Reckon.  I started fishing on Lake Michigan in 1994.  I have been a First Mate on several of Sheboygan’s charter boats since 2006. I was certified a United States Coast Guard Boat Captain in 2009 and have been working as a Captain and First Mate on the Dead Reckon since then. I Captain the boat when John is unable to or upon special request.   I am a full-time Paramedic in Sheboygan County. I work ten 24 hours shifts a month, which gives me lots of time and flexibility to run fishing charters.  If I am not on a charter boat I am normally out fishing on my own boat.  I look forward to meeting you this fishing season.

Eric Trempe

 Eric Tempe

I am a relief Captain and First Mate on the Dead Reckon.  I started fishing on Lake Michigan in 1994.  I have been a First Mate on several of Sheboygan’s charter boats since 2006. I was certified a United States Coast Guard Boat Captain in 2009 and have been working as a Captain and First Mate on the Dead Reckon since then. I Captain the boat when John is unable to or upon special request.   I am a full-time Paramedic in Sheboygan County. I work ten 24 hours shifts a month, which gives me lots of time and flexibility to run fishing charters.  If I am not on a charter boat I am normally out fishing on my own boat.  I look forward to meeting you this fishing season.
Brad Teetzen

Brad Teetzen

Hi my name is Brad Teetzen.  I have been a first mate and a great lakes fisherman since 1996. I fell in love with fishing while fishing on Sheboygan’s harbor piers. When I was 12 years old I won the Jr. Coho derby. Had a blast!