Paulsen's Quickstrike
Paulsen's Quickstrike
Paulsen's Quickstrike specializes in guided trips out of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI on mighty Lake Superior and its surrounding tributaries. If your goal is to have a fishing trip of a lifetime, you have found the right place.
Your guide Kent Paulsen has been mastering those waters for many years. Even though he knows the area like the back of his hand, he never stops exploring Lake Superior and learning new techniques to land big fish. Kent will work hard to make sure you have a productive trip and come back to shore with your very own 'catch of the day.'
Using tournament-proven methods and the finest gear and tackle by Okuma and Daiwa, you will be targeting the lake's 'superstars.' Those include Salmon, Brown Trout, Walleye, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. Your technique for the day will be anything from jigging and casting to trolling live bait and fly fishing.
Captain Kent will take you out aboard the 'Quickstrike'', a 33' Tiara Flybridge. She is a spacious, seaworthy fishing machine with twin 270 HP Chevy engines and plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. Quickstrike is fitted with a Simrad radar, along with Hummingbird electronics and other top of the line gear.
All trips come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, fly fishing equipment, lures, and catch cleaning. You will need to purchase your own fishing license and bring something to eat and drink.
Captain Kent caught the new Minnesota state record Coho Salmon in 2023 and has a knack for finding trophy fish when no one else can.
Paulsen's Quickstrike specializes in guided trips out of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI on mighty Lake Superior and its surrounding tributaries. If your goal is to have a fishing trip of a lifetime, you have found the right place.
Your guide Kent Paulsen has been mastering those waters for many years. Even though he knows the area like the back of his hand, he never stops exploring Lake Superior and learning new techniques to land big fish. Kent will work hard to make sure you have a productive trip and come back to shore with your very own 'catch of the day.'
Using tournament-proven methods and the finest gear and tackle by Okuma and Daiwa, you will be targeting the lake's 'superstars.' Those include Salmon, Brown Trout, Walleye, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. Your technique for the day will be anything from jigging and casting to trolling live bait and fly fishing.
Captain Kent will take you out aboard the 'Quickstrike'', a 33' Tiara Flybridge. She is a spacious, seaworthy fishing machine with twin 270 HP Chevy engines and plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. Quickstrike is fitted with a Simrad radar, along with Hummingbird electronics and other top of the line gear.
All trips come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, fly fishing equipment, lures, and catch cleaning. You will need to purchase your own fishing license and bring something to eat and drink.
Captain Kent caught the new Minnesota state record Coho Salmon in 2023 and has a knack for finding trophy fish when no one else can.
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
Rating
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All reviews (26)
Excellent experience despite the initial less than ideal meteo conditions. Captain Kent is extremely professional and we never had any doubt that we were in steady hands. The fishing was fantastic and Capt Kent and his mate Sam were engaged in explaining all that was happening. They are also enjoying fishing which adds to the experience. Greatly reccomended
thanks!
sons first time on a charter and the captain went out of his way to make sure my son would want to go again , he got on the fish and my sons arm was tired there whole time !
Thanks Matt, thanks for bringing the good luck today!
Captain and 1st mate were great! We caught Walley, lake Trout and King Salmon, Super fun day, Jim
thanks!
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Slow start to a great day fishing! The captain knee to stay on the fish and when they started they didn't stop. Great guy great boat even better fish. Oh and a heads up leave your bananas at hope. They have no place on the water.
Thanks Jon!
FAQs about Paulsen's Quickstrike
- US $400 per group, additional US $200 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Walk and Wade Tributary (8 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS Humminbird and Simrad
- Fishfinder Humminbird and Simrad
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar Simrad
- Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma, Daiwa)
- Live bait (Dead bait + live bait for trolling)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Tips are welcome )
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Walleye
Your captain
Kent has been fishing Lake Superior and the surrounding area since 2002. He has worked for years as a first mate for some of the most respected captains in the area. He got his captains license and started FishNorthMN with Captain Jordan Korzenowski in 2016. Kent is very passionate about learning new techniques and spots to become the most efficient and productive captain possible. He works with a large network of fellow guides and fisherman to make sure he stays on the hottest bite at all times. When not running charters he is most often exploring new waters or creating new spoons and flies at his shop.
Kent has been fishing Lake Superior and the surrounding area since 2002. He has worked for years as a first mate for some of the most respected captains in the area. He got his captains license and started FishNorthMN with Captain Jordan Korzenowski in 2016. Kent is very passionate about learning new techniques and spots to become the most efficient and productive captain possible. He works with a large network of fellow guides and fisherman to make sure he stays on the hottest bite at all times. When not running charters he is most often exploring new waters or creating new spoons and flies at his shop.
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
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