Welcome toWild Smallie Guided Fishing
If you are looking to get in on the best, most exciting fishing the state has to offer, look no farther. While I specialize in chasing down smallmouth bass and muskies on the Upper Mississippi, I have other trips available as well. Wade fishing trips on local trout streams are a great option, and I am now featuring fall sturgeon trips as well.
My Blog
One Eyed Willie
"Nice fish!" Gunnar yelled from the back of the boat. I looked back to see a nice sized muskie closely tracking his spinnerbait. "Why is he swimming sideways?" Gunnar asked as he went into a classic Gunnar figure -8 [too much line out, moving the lure too...
How many casts does it take?
How many casts does it take to make a good day of muskie fishing? One. We were out to accomplish one of fishing’s most difficult feats—a muskie on the fly. My two customers, Kris and Jordan, were up to the task, and we were fishing water that I know pretty well- the...
And Now for Something Completely Different
Well, not completely different--I was on the Mississippi, and I did catch smallies, but the section was quite a bit different from what I'm used to. Just a week ago I was on a section of the Miss that was barely big enough to navigate with my jon boat. No worries on...
Chasin’ River Muskies
Another year with my least favorite river conditions--LOW WATER! At least it is low now, after a summer of nice, high water. I often talk to anglers who think low water is better as it concentrates the fish. I actually find the opposite to be true--during low water...
A spinning, twisting, mass of lips, barbels, and slime!
Signs of Obsessive Fishing Compulsive Disorder
I found this on a message board, and while not all apply to me currently, well there have been times in my life when I could have put a checkmark by all Do you have Obsessive Fishing Compulsive Disorder [OFCD]? Here are the top 20 signs to look for: Your Facebook...