About Captain Geoff
Geoff Eicholtz is licensed by the United States Coast Guard. He has a 25 ton Master classification license as well as a towing endorsement. Geoff is also a career firefighter/paramedic. He is licensed in both Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He served as a HazMat Technician for 3 years, Ice Water Rescue Technician and is a State of Michigan Fire Instructor.
Geoff was raised in Trenton Michigan which is located on the shores of Lake Erie and the Detroit River. He always had a love for walleye fishing and has fished all over the Great Lakes. As High School ended, his calling to serve others came in the form of firefighting. He has always had a desire to serve and help others in their times of need. This has been recognized through multiple departmental citations throughout his 19 years in the fire service.
As Geoff’s career has started to reach its latter years, his love of fishing has grown. Hook And Leader Sportfishing is now his outlet to serve and teach others.