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The fly fishing guides who wade or float the streams and rivers of the Midwest are as diverse (and often as furtive) as the gamefish they pursue. This is in no way a comprehensive list of those guides -- in fact, it is just the beginning of such a list but we hope it is a helpful one. We'll update this list as more names come to us. If you are a guide and specialize in fly fishing, let us know about you and the waters you guide on by e-mailing us at mwfly@mwfly.com. |
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Gabe Cross
Arkansas Trophy Trout Fly Fishing Service 1295 W. Main Cotter, Arkansas 72626 (870) 435-6529 www.arkansastrophytrout.com Email: gcflyfsh@infodash.com |
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| John Gulley Fly Fishing Service Norfork, Arkansas 72658 Rainbow trout, brown trout and stripers fly fishing schools (870) 499-7517 website: www.flyguide.com Email: John_Gulley@Juno.com |
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| Adrien Outfitters Montgomery (513) 794-1100 Instruction guiding Cincinnati area, trips. www.affo.com |
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| John Wilson Arkansas' White River Fly Fishing Guide www.flyfishingarkansas.com (479) 968-3438 (479) 857-3438 cell |
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| Richard Crawford 32 years on Arkansas' Little Red (501) 362-5529 richc@aristotle.net |
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| Jim Traylor PO Box 751 Bull Shoals, Ar 72619 tel 870-445-3833 cell 870-404-8906 |
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| John Berry Berry Brothers Guide Service Cotter, Arkansas North Central Arkansas on the White, Norfork, Spring and Little Red rivers (870) 435-2169 www.berrybrothersguides.com |
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| Miles Riley Riley's Station Buffalo, Ark. Camping, guiding trout, smallmouth 888-533-2151 870-425-4221 www.rileysstation.com e-mail: rileysstation@centurytel.net |
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| Marc Oakes Oakes Fishing Service Inc. Mountain Home, Ark. White & Norfork rivers and Crooked Creek Trout, Bass, Carp www.fishoakes.com e-mail: marc@fishoakes.com |
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| Jim Traylor White River, Arkansas www.flyfisharkansas.com jim@flyfisharkansas.com |
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| Canada |
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| River's Edge Fly Shop Bill Boote Thunder Bay (807) 983-2484 Trout, steelhead |
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| Grindstone Angling Waterdown (905) 689-0880 Grand River www.grindstoneangling.com e-mail:flyshop@grindstoneangling.com |
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| Karl Vogel Goulais River (705) 649-3313 St. Mary's River Rapids |
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| WILSON'S "Ontario's Fly Fishing Centre" 99 Queen St. E. Toronto, Ontario M5A 1S2 Guiding in southern and southwestern Ontario. 877.347.4460 www.wilsonstoronto.com |
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| Illinois |
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| Riverside Sports Geneva (630) 232-7047 Smallmouth |
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| G. R. Young Outfitters Lake Bluff (847) 615-5400 Orvis-endorsed www.gryoungoutfitters.com |
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| Indiana |
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| Flymasters of Indianapolis Indianapolis Salmon steelhead stripers warmwater specialties; worldwide escorted trips (317) 570-9811 www.flymasters.com |
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| Royal River Co. Indianapolis (317) 844-2236 Steelhead, bass www.royalriverflyshop.com |
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| Wildcat Creek Fly Shop Lafayette (765) 742-9299 N. Indiana steelhead Wabash Valley smallmouth, Arkansas trout www.steelheadflytackle.com |
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| Jay W. Anglin Anglin's Guide Service Laporte Steelhead, salmon, trout and smallmouth on Indiana creeks and the St Joe, Dowagiac and Muskegon Rivers. www.anglinsguideservice.com E-mail: ajanglin1@home.com |
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| Iowa |
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| Kansas |
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| Michigan |
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| Fuller's North Branch Outing Club Lovells (989) 348-7951 AuSable River trout www.fullersnboc.com |
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| Capt. Chuck Scribner Scribner Outfitters and Guide Service Manistee Trout, salmon, steelhead (231) 723-6193 |
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| Dave Wyess Guilt Trip Charters Grayling (517) 348-3203 AuSable River www.guilttrip.com |
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| Kerry M. Klug West Branch (517) 345-2534 Trout, steelhead |
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| Charlie Weaver Kalkaska E-mail: charliew@freeway.net |
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| Schmidt Outfitters Wellston (616) 848-4191 Trout, steelhead Manistee, Little Manistee, Pine, Pere Marquette, Big Sable and Au Sable rivers and Bear Creek www.schmidtoutfitters.com |
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| Pere Marquette River Lodge Baldwin (231) 745-3972 Trout, steelhead, salmon www.pmlodge.com |
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| John Kluesing Baldwin Trout, steelhead, salmon ((231) 7456-3792 |
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| Great LakesFly Fishing Co. Rockford (800) 303-0567 Steelhead, trout, smallmouth www.troutmoor.net |
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| Baldwin Bait & Tackle Baldwin (231) 7456-3529 Steelhead, salmon, trout on the Pere Marquette, Manistee and Muskegon rivers. www.fishbaldwin.com |
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| Jerry Regan Swartz Creek (810) 635-3732 AuSable River trout |
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| Little Forks Outfitters Midland (517) 832-4100 Trout, steelhead |
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| Chuck Hawkins Hawkins Outfitters Traverse City (231) 228-7135 Trout, steelhead, smallmouth www.hawkinsoutfitters.net |
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| David Johnson Trek and Trail Ironwood (906) 932-5858 Wisconsin's Brule River |
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| Mike Bachelder Bachelder Spool & Fly West Branch (517) 345-8678 Steelhead, trout, salmon E-mail: spoolfly@voyager.net |
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| Matt Supinski Grey Drake Lodge Newaygo (616) 652-2868 Trout, steelhead |
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| Gates AuSable Lodge Grayling (517) 348-8462 Au Sable River trout www.gateslodge.com |
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| The Fly Factory Grayling (517) 348-5844 Trout, steelhead www.troutbums.com |
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| Kelly Neuman Streamside Guide Service Fairview (989) 848-5983 Au Sable River (trout, steelhead, smallmouth) Betsie River (trout, salmon) www.michiganstreamside.com |
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| Bob Linsenman Stream Fever Guiding (989) 685-3161 Au Sable River trout, steelhead |
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Brad Petzke's Riversnorth Guide Service
Marquette (906) 458-8125 Upper Peninsula ly fishing for steelhead, salmon, trout, sturgeon (not withflies) www.riversnorth.net |
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John Derbabian
Red Sky Guide Service Salmon and steelhead on the Pere Marquette River. (586) 463 - 8079 www.redskyguideservice.com email: info@redskyguideservice.com |
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Steve Taylor
Moose Crossing Outfitters Glen Arbor (231) 334-7550 Trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, pike, carp www.moosecrossingoutfitters.com |
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| Flymart Guiding for Great Lakes, Michigan rivers for bass, pike, carp, muskie, steelhead, salmon, trout 1000 North Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.flymartflyshop.com www.flymartonline.com Phone (248) 584-2848 |
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| Jeff Hubbard's Outfitters North Guide Service Guiding Pere Marquette, Muskegon and White rivers for salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth bass. www.outfittersnorth.com Phone (231)898-6246 |
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| Christopher Omer Sharolan Fly fishing Manistee, Mich. Phone (231) 723-6083 e-mail: sharolan@jackpine.net |
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| Kevin Feenstra Guide Service Kevin Feenstra Muskegon River trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth www.feenstraguideservice.com (231) 652-3528 info@feenstraguideservice.com |
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| Jon's Guide Service Jon Kestner Salmon, trout, steelhead western Michigan rivers South Boardman, Mich. Phone (231) 369-2997 Mobile (231) 313-2163 email: kestnerjon@hotmail.com www.jonsguideservice.com |
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| Matt Zudweg Muskegon River guide and artist Howard City, Mich. (231) 206.7660 www.trout-guide.com www.carvedfish.com |
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| Betts Guide Service Chad Betts Muskegon River Guide - Steelhead, Trout, Salmon, Smallmouth www.Bettsguideservice.com (231) 652-3189 chadbetts@hotmail.com |
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| Kip Lowrie Woodland Guide Service Lake Michigan tributaries, west shore (248) 608-0908 baetis911@aol.com |
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| Tim Holschlag Moving Waters Guide Service Minneapolis (612) 789-2713 Smallmouth E-mail: tholschlag@aol.com |
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| Bob Trevis Troutchasers Ltd. Eagan Southeast Minnesota trout (651) 454-1397 |
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The Fly Angler
Fridley (763) 572-0717 Guiding for smallmouth bass on local rivers; for pike, muskies and largemouth bass on area lakes. www.mnflyangler.com |
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| Bob Nasby St. Paul St. Croix River, fly casting instruction (651) 730-5284 |
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| John Herrick The Moose Bay Co. Ely (218) 365-6285 Boundary Waters/Quetico |
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John Edstrom
Headwaters Fly Fishing Co. Twin Cities (763) 493-5800 Smallmouth, trout, steelhead www.headwatersflyfishing.com |
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Paul Hansen
St. Michael, Minn. (763) 497-9224 West-central Wisconsin, Minnesota; fly casting, fly fishing instruction |
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Dave Anderson
On The Fly Guide Service Rochester (507) 281-8873 Trout Southeast Minnesota www.ontheflyguiding.com |
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J. Mark Reisetter
Lewiston Area Trout Guides - Minnesota Trout Lewiston, MN (507)523-2557 www.minnesotatrout.com/ Email: jmrlewmn@clear.lakes.com |
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The Drifter
L. L. Barnhardt Drift boat fishing on the Zumbro River, southeast Minnesota (507) 843-4769 www.llbwoodwright.com |
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Jim Dussias
Oasis Flyfishing Adventures Southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa for trout Phone: (515) 577-4351 E-mail: jdussia1@earthlink.net |
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Jasper Creek Guide Service, Inc.
14295 Canadian Border Road Ely, MN 55731 Quetico-Superior Wilderness Smallmouth Bass Trips (218) 365-3239 E-mail: jcguide@2z.net |
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Chris Kleist
WIlderness Walleye/Smallmouth Hunts 1802 Chigabig Road Ely, MN 55731 218-365-3368 www.elyfishing.com |
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| Blue Heron Outfitters 211 Bench St. SW Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 259 - 6210 www.blueheronoutfitters.com trout, smallmouth |
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| Brian J. Swartling The Fly Guys Guide Service Winona, MN 55987-2727 507-452-1986/507-459-6457 cell www.geocities.com/brianjswartling/TheFlyGuys.html E-mail: <flyguys@hbci.com> |
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| Gateway North Outfitters 1892 W. Shagawa Road Ely, MN 55731 (800) 280-2359 www.gatewaynorthoutfitters.com |
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| The Driftless Fly Fishing Co. Melvin M. Hayner SE Minnesota trout streams www.minnesotaflyfishing.com- (507) 893-4849 or (507) 380-6369 melvin@minnesotaflyfishing.com |
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| Moose Track Adventures 593 Kawishiwi Trail Ely, MN 55731 218-365-4106 or 800-777-7091 www.moosetrackadventures.com |
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| Great Northern Adventures Bob Bickford Muskies, bass, pike, trout White Bear Lake, MN (651) 426-6405 E-mail: rbicford@aol.com |
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| Wildwood Float Trips Kip Vieth St. Croix, upper Mississippi, Kettle rivers 1/2 day, full day, overnight Phone: (612) 72D-RIFT E-mail: kip@wildwoodfloattrips www.wildwoodfloattrips.com |
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| Chris Hansen Guiding for smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, muskies Twin Cities, Minn. 763-572-0717/763-783-8025 www.wildsmallie.com |
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| Len Andeson Esko, Minn Arrowhead Region lakes and streams, Brule River for trout, steelhead, bass, muskies Phone: (218) 878-3432 troutmind@hotmail.com |
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| Timber Trail Lodge & Outfitters 629 Kawishiwi Trail Ely, MN 55731 (800) 777-7348 or (218) 365-4879 www.timbertrail.com bill@ttoutfitters.com |
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| Muskie On The Fly Troy Anderson Minneapolis, Minn. Muskies, smallmouth (952) 240-1022 troy@muskieonthefly.com www.muskieonthefly.com |
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| Fly Quest Nick Altringer Minnesota and Wisconsin trout waters (612) 803.3962 www.fitnflyquest.com |
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| Play Hooky Fly Fishing Trout, smallmouth guiding Twin Cities area Brett Nelson (612) 889-9571 |
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| Dan Butterfass' Going Driftless Guide Service Rochester Trout & Smallmouth in SE Minnesota; wade and float trips ( 507) 421-0573 dbutterfass@charter.net |
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North Fork River Guide Service
Monty L. Crisp Gainesville (417) 273-5908 Float trips for trout; instruction |
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Backcountry Outfitters
Springfield (417) 889-6548 |
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River Run Outfitters
Branson (417) 332-0460 |
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Steve Stinnett
Spring Creek Outfitters 2039 E. Independence, suite B Springfield, MO 65804 Office: 417-581-4425 Cell: 417-860-6297 sstinnett@centurytel.net |
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Clear Water Fly Shop
Columbia (573) 443-4940 |
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Stream Side Adventures, LLC
Fly Fishing instruction and guiding. Permitted by Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mark Twain National Forest, and Medicine Bow National Forest (WY) (913) 341-1691 www.streamsideadventures.com |
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| Semper Fly Guide Service John Moran Trout, Bass Branson, Mo. (417) 331-1775 www.semperfly.com E-mail: john@semperfly.com |
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| www.missouritrouthunter.com Information on fishing for trout in Missouri. |
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| Constance Whiston Springfield, MO Guided trips, schools, lessons (417) 883-1303 |
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| Anglers and Archery Outfitters 136 Eden Way Branson, MO 65616 (417) 335-4655 www.anglersandarchery.com |
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| Beaver Dam Store Guide Service White River tailwaters Beaver, Taneycomo, Norfolk and Roaring River. Eureka Springs, Ark (479) 253 6154 www.beaverdamstore.com beaverdamstore@ipa.net |
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| Steve Stinnett Spring Ceek Outfitters 2039 E Independence Suite B #107 Springfield, MO 65804 417-581-4425 off 417-581-0331 Fax 417-860-6297 cell slstinnett@centurytel.net www.springcreekoutfitter.net |
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Brian Flechsig
Mad River Outfitters Columbus (888) 451-0363 Guiding steelhead, smallmouth, trout, carp; trips; instruction. www.madriveroutfitters.com |
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| Adrien Outfitters Montgomery (513) 794-1100 Instruction, guiding-- Cincinnati area, trips. www.affo.com |
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| Tall Man Outfitters www.tallmanoutfitters.com Instruction, Guiding |
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Dakota Angler and Outfitter
Rapid City (605) 341-2450 Trout |
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| Wisconsin |
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| Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. DePere (920) 336-4106 Trout, steelhead, smallmouth www.tightlinesflyshop.com |
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| Steve Cervenka Phillips (715) 339-4261 Smallmouth, muskies on the Flambeau River, nw Wisconsin |
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Planet Trout Enterprises
Craig Amacker Southwestern Wisconsin (608) 257-5043 or (608) 273-9153 E-mail: amac@itis.com |
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Bill Hurrell
Kickapoo Flyfishing Workshop Ontario (888) DRY-FLYS SW Wisconsin |
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Bob Blumreich's
Silver Doctor Fly Fishing Viroqua (608) 637-3417 Trout, fly fishing school www.silverdoctor.net |
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| Boulder Lodge Hayward (888) 462-3002 Muskies, smallmouth www.boulder-lodge.com |
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Ashegon Lake Resort
Couderay Trout, smallmouth, muskies (715) 945-2781 |
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Silver Trout
Spring Creek Fly-Fishing Service Tom Ehlert Black Earth (608) 767-2413 |
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Barry Reynolds
Sheboygan (920) 452-4295 Trout, steelhead, salmon |
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| Northern Adventures Guide Service Bill Sherer Boulder Junction (715) 385-0171 All species. 3 fulltime, 2 part-time guides. |
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| Steve Therrien Superior Bois Brule, northwest Wisconsin (715) 392-4685 |
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| Spring Creek Specialties Jim Bartelt Southern Wisconsin spring creeks http://www.clik.to/springcreek/ (608) 241-4789 |
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Roger LaPenter
Anglers All sports shop Ashland Chequamegon Bay smallmouth (715) 682-5754 |
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Pat Ehlers
The Fly Fishers 9617 West Greenfield Av. Milwaukee Smallmouth, trout, steelhead (414) 259-8100 |
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| Tom Andersen River Falls (715) 426-2278 Smallmouth on the St. Croix, Lake Superior |
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Ron Manz
Springwater Guide Service Wisconsin Rapids (715) 325-5412 Trout |
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The Fly Shop
Bob's Bait and Tackle Green Bay (920) 449-4737 Trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth www.bobsbaitandtackle.net |
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| Superior Fly Anglers Superior (715) 395-9520 Lake Superior streams www.superiorflyangler.com |
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| Madison Outfitters Madison, WI 53717 (608) 833-1359 SW Wisconsin trout streams, float trips for warmwater gamefish www.madisonoutfitters.com |
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| Frank Nardomarino Central and southern Wisconsin trout streams and steelhead tributaries. www.nardosflyfishing.com |
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| Dan Brown Seven Pines Lodge Knapp Creek for brown, rainbow and brook trout (715) 653-2323 or (651) 465-5407 www.sevenpineslodge.com email: flyfish@sevenpineslodge.com |
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| John Mowery Crying Limestone Guide Service West-central Wisconsin Trout Streams www.cryinglimestone.com E-mail: john@cryinglimestone.com |
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| Cabin Life Outfitters Brad Bohen Hayward area Trout, muskie, smallmouth theguide@cabinlifeoutfitters.com |
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| Hayward Fly Fishing Co. Larry Mann, Wendy Williamson Hayward, Wis. (715) 634-8149 www.haywardflyfishingcompany.com Warmwater/driftboat for bass and muskies |
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| Jim Kojis Guiding and instruction Minnesota, Wisconsin trout (651) 436-2751 JIKOJ@aol.com |
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| Rambling Reports Guide Services Matt Pedersen Root River, Pike River, Oak Creek, Milwaukee River for salmon, steelhead, brown trout Also: Northeast Iowa's Coulee Region, more than 50 trout streams available year round. (847) 732-7333 www.RamblingReports.com |
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| Ashegon Lake Resort and Guide Service www.ashegonlakeresort.com |
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| Crooked Creek Fly Fishing Terry Jones Wisconsin Coulee Streams (630) 408-9057 www.crookedcreekflyfishing.com |
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| Fly By Night Guide Service Northwestern Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota for anything from trout to muskies Damian Wilmot www.fbnguideservice.com |
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| Len Harris Southwest Wisconsin trout guide Richland Center 608-647-5356 email: a_trout_angler@yahoo.com www.troutadventures.net |
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| Miscellaneous |
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| Capt. Mike Rehr Sanibel and Captiva islands, Florida Tarpon, redfish, snook (239) 472-3308 www.captflyrod.com captflyrod@aol.com |
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