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04/20/2025

Happy Easter!
I just had a very unique opportunity open up for this week.

Edit:Wednesday booked. Thank You Jim Ehle
Both days filled. Thank you Derek.

Wednesday April 23rd and Thursday April 24th.
Have you ever wanted to see how to break down a body of water for a Walleye tournament? I will be doing just that on Wednesday and Thursday. The angler who was going ro join me in unable.
This opportunity is for ONE angler each day. We will be moving quickly and won't be sitting on a bite once we find it. This isn't about catching 50 fish, this is about finding and located schools of active fish.
This trip is not for a beginner / novice fisherman. You're going to need to be somewhat self sufficient with running rods, rigging etc. We will spend a fair amount of time searching with my electronics.

If this sounds like something you'd like to do, please reach out ASAP via text at 612.598.7802
Regular guide fees will apply

I will provide everything needed including willowcats and creek chubs.

04/15/2025

Ms. Leah Patrick jumped in the boat with me today. According to her, the Walleye bite is just fine🤣
Leah and her father, Craig , spent this windy day pulling Dubuque rigs in various locations all over upper Pool 4. We did not exactly set the world on fire but we caught fish in every location we stopped. Although we released them all today, there was enough for a nice meal by the time we pulled the pin.

04/14/2025

I'll be going Live from Everts Resort bait shop at 12:45. Go to Everts Resort fb page to watch.

04/07/2025

Last minute openings!

Edit: Thursday 10th is booked.
I just had Thursday 10th and Thursday 17th of April open up for Walleye trips.
Message me here or call me at 612.598.7802

I will edit this post as they fill. These are primetime dates for spring Walleyes on Pool 4.

04/02/2025

Going live from Everts Resort at 3:50. Drop in and say hello
Visit the Mississippi river pools 4, 5, 5A, 6 fishing reports to watch

03/31/2025

Today I was joined by Bruce Bartels and his daughter Katie. Katie bought this trip for Bruce's Christmas gift and he was the most excited 76 year old kid I've had in the boat in a long time.
The day started off with Katie catching the 1st few fish but eventually Bruce started to figure it out and was putting fish after fish in the boat.
We never caught a giant today but we did catch a lot of nice fish. Probably 60% Sauger, 40% Walleyes.
From the moment Bruce climbed into the boat the trash talking started. Let me tell you, I can be a pretty good smart alec but these two are professionals. Kept me laughing all day!

03/20/2025

Easing back into this spring Walleye thing. I don't remember them having stripes...

03/04/2025

Today I fished my last guide trip of the year in Venice, LA. On Friday, Zach Riester and Maggie Goulette arrive for a week of fishing and then we all head home together.

My last group, Alex, Cory and Brent arrived 3 days ago ready to catch one of everything the Louisiana Delta had to offer. We did not get them all but we sure did get a bunch of them. Our 1st day was spent chasing Bull Redfish, and boy did we catch em. I don't know exact numbers but no less than 50 Redfish, a pile of Tarpon, Red Snapper by the dozens, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Spanish Mackeral, Black Margate, Remora, Spadefish, Hardhead Catfish and Sheepshead rounded out our day 1 catch. We had constant doubles, many triples and even a few quadruples as well. This was the kind of day that only Venice can provide.
Day two found us battling wind and dirty water. We were able to add Black Drum and Southern Flounder to their species list and catch another 15 or so Redfish.
Day three found us in pursuit of Spotted Sea Trout. Within 30 seconds at the first stop there was a Trout on the line. We never found the motherlode but the guys put together a nice mess of them to take home. We also caught Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead and Black Drum from the 1st cast to the last. I'd say 100 fish came over the rail, probably quite a few more than that.
Just the way it's supposed to be here. After a tough week last week I was starting to think I was slipping. Although, I'm still learning, I'm sure happy to provide the experiences I do. I'm already thinking about next year and I haven't even left yet.

Thank you all that came down to share this magical place with me. It truly is the Sportsmans paradise.

Who wants to come down next winter?

02/16/2025

Brian, Tim and Dan finished up a 3 day stint in the bayou. My gosh it has been feast or famine for my boat.
Day 1 started off with their first Redfish ever coming to the boat about 3 minutes after we came off pad. This day had moments of chaos, with fish coming very quickly to 30 minute periods of calm. By the end of the day we had a nice pile of meat in the livewell and smiles at the boat ramp.

Day 2 found us making a 20 mile run to a bay just off the main river. The fish were stacked and we caught fish after fish for 7 straight hours. I would have 100% confidence in saying we approached the 200 fish mark. So much fun.

Day 3 we were greeted by strong south winds. I left the ramp knowing it was going to be tough but was confident I would put it together. Even as 11 a.m. approached I kept saying "we got this, all we have to do is keep searching". Ha....That was an old fashioned ass kicking.

All in all, a great few days on the water with some great folks. Very few pics were taken as the fishing was just to good to pause for a photo.

Time to clean camp and get ready for Ms. Tamara Tew to arrive. This will be her 2nd trip to the bayou this winter, I think she might be addicted.....or she likes the warm weather! Either way, I'm looking forward to watching her put the smack down on em.

02/09/2025

24 hours ago, I was losing my mind. Steven Rosemore and his daughter, Bethany came to Louisiana for 3 days to catch several species of fish with Redfish being at the top of the list. Our 1st day was great. We caught 9 or 10 new species for them including a fair number of Redfish. If the fog would have allowed us to move around more I think we would have put together an exceptional day. Day 2, we awoke to heavy for and wind. I put together a game plan and executed it to the best of my abilities...which was not quite good enough. We caught fish, just not the size we had hoped for. So, I formulated a new plan for today and went to sleep hoping it would work out. I got up this morning, still confident in my plan and headed out to the truck.

On the way to the truck, I thought to myself " why are you playing it safe? Go with your gut and be a hero or a zero". At that moment i called an audible, drove to a ramp ive not used at all this year and headed out to see if we could find em. There were Reds on every single point or rock pile we fished. Lots of shorts with a wolf pack of good ones here and there. On the way back to the ramp I drive past a point I had never fished. I stopped the boat, spun around and told Steve that we had to try it. 2 HOURS LATER, we left them biting literally every cast. The way fishing Reds is supposed to be.

Shew, what a relief. All in all it was a great 3 days on the water with a couple of great folks. I truly enjoyed their company, even while they were whooping me at their homemade card games🤣🤣

01/19/2025

Sunday has arrived which means another group has left. Mike and Hayden Martine spent the last 4 days attempting to catch everything they could in the delta. Wind and rain both tried to slow us down but we still managed to get 4 complete days in.
The entire week was spent fishing at the bottom of the tide, this coupled with the weather made for long runs and lots of searching yet we still got it done. I believe they landed 15 or 16 species. Included in thise were some giant Blue Cats, Redfish and big trout. We attempted to catch an Alligator Gar but just couldn't seal the deal. They are such a pain.

I've got a few days off, not by choice....remind me to charge friends a deposit. Next weekend Jake and David will arrive for their 4th or 5th trip to the bayou. We are all looking forward to some good time.
Enjoy the pics. Are you booked for spring Walleyes yet? If not, let's talk!

01/06/2025

Today I said goodbye to Dennis Schiell , Lucas Schiell and Cole. They came down from Zumbrota, MN to experience this whole "Venice" thing. The trip started out with one of the best bull Red bites I had ever encountered. No mega fish but many 32 to 35". They would literally be hooked as soon as they closed the bail. That 1st day we also caught some Mangroves, mackeral, Pompano, Sheepshead and Triggerfish. Oh yes, and another new species for the boat..a Speckled Hind, Rock Hind or commonly called a Strawberry Grouper. A beautiful fish!
Day two found us chasing Speckled Trout with a couple of hours spent fishing Alligator Gar. The trout fish was good. No huge schools but we found enough to catch a nice fish every 10 minutes or so with some nice Sheepshead mixed in. The Gar were finicky. Only giving us a couple of opportunities and we were unable to stick the hook. They are so fun, yet so frustrating.
Day 3 found us battling a strong south wind and a lot of dirty water. We fished hard. Caught a half dozen nice reds, a giant Sheepshead and Coles biggest fish ever, a 25 # Black Drum. A tough day but still hard to complain about.
The last day the Temps dropped, the wind blew hard out of the north and after an hour of trying to put something together, we gave in. The wind and cool weather beat us and we had to throw in the towel.
Looking back, it was still a great week on the water. I'm certain these boys enjoyed the bayou and will be back for more.

Time to regroup, enjoy a couple days off and get ready for the next group to arrive.

Enjoy the pics!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Wi******er Adventures. 2024 was overall a good year. Of course, there were trying moments, but we all have those. I will remember 2024 as the year I lost my biggest fan, my Mom. I find strength in knowing she is still with me on all of my adventures and cheering me on all along the way.

As for Wi******er Adventures...we had our best year yet. Growing, learning and expanding. I shared the boat with many new clients and repeat customers alike. I don't have one group I would not welcome back in my boat. Truly great people and many of them have become friends. THANK YOU ALL for allowing me to continue to chase my dreams.

Tiffany and Eric Stoll are packing up as i write this to head back home after 4 days in the bayou. Dennis Schiell and his 2 boys are headed this way to join me in Louisiana for a few days. I'm excited to watch these boys get whooped by some giants.

Here are some words and pictures from Eric and Tiffany's trip:

Final days wrapped up fishing in Louisiana. Caught a lot of fish we've never even heard of and got to see dolphins and alligators. Caught Red fish, speckled sea trout, white sea trout, sheepshead, black drum, macro, pompano, alligator gar, black tip shark, bull shark,red snappers, stingray, blue crab, trigger fish, combination, mangrove snapper, croaker, blue catfish, stripped sea mullet,and Atlantic menhaden. Enjoyed seeing the bayou, the Gulf, fishing out on the oil rigs and learning the history of it. Headed back home tomorrow, we have to say we will miss the southern hospitality and food. Special thanks to Chris Wi******er for being our guide and educating us in new territory and some history of Louisiana.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to you all from the bayou! The 1st two groups have come and gone with another arriving Saturday. Feeling blessed.

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