Captain
Jeff Vannimwegen

Member since June 2024 Cape Fair, United States
Background
Captain Jeff launched his professional fishing career two decades ago in Southern California while working in construction. Endorsed by brands like Cool Bait Lures, New Pro Products, Great Lakes Finesse, Yolotek, and Extreme Outdoors, he competed in the US Open, National Bass West, and American Bass tournaments. Upon retiring from construction, he relocated to Branson, Missouri, where he established his fishing guide service, Angler's Adventures LLC. Jeff employs diverse fishing techniques to catch bass and trout every season. As a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and tournament angler, he teaches customers how to interpret electronics, execute proper casting techniques, tie fishing knots, and present realistic lures to fish.
Techniques
Captain Jeff incorporates a couple of favored fishing techniques into his repertoire. Firstly, he utilizes power fishing, which involves casting moving baits to provoke a reaction from the fish. Additionally, he employs finesse fishing, a method that calls for a more deliberate approach and a lighter line, particularly effective when the fish are biting more systematically.

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Vannimwegen

Cape Fair, United States
Background
Captain Jeff launched his professional fishing career two decades ago in Southern California while working in construction. Endorsed by brands like Cool Bait Lures, New Pro Products, Great Lakes Finesse, Yolotek, and Extreme Outdoors, he competed in the US Open, National Bass West, and American Bass tournaments. Upon retiring from construction, he relocated to Branson, Missouri, where he established his fishing guide service, Angler's Adventures LLC. Jeff employs diverse fishing techniques to catch bass and trout every season. As a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and tournament angler, he teaches customers how to interpret electronics, execute proper casting techniques, tie fishing knots, and present realistic lures to fish.
Techniques
Captain Jeff incorporates a couple of favored fishing techniques into his repertoire. Firstly, he utilizes power fishing, which involves casting moving baits to provoke a reaction from the fish. Additionally, he employs finesse fishing, a method that calls for a more deliberate approach and a lighter line, particularly effective when the fish are biting more systematically.
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J R.
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Memories were made!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 9, 2025
Jeff, our guide, was awesome! We were forced to adjust on fly after another guide did not confirm.ย  Jeff was very prompt in...
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Andrew V.
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Amazing Trip!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on August 16, 2025
When I booked the fishing trip for my sons and I, our first guide cancelled on us leaving less that 24 hours to find another...
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Mike L.
Excellent
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We had an absolutely perfect experience with Jeff. He not only had the knowledge of knowing where the fish normally hung out...
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Tiffany J.
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Captain Jeff is a great guide and person!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Midday Trip on March 18, 2025
We had a great day catching Trout! Our 9 year old daughter started us off, catching a trout on her first cast! We fished for...
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Sean C.
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Great morning if fishing on the lake w Captain Jeff

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 11, 2025
Captain Jeff was great, knew his stuff, and taught us some of his tricks of the trade.ย  we had a great time and highly recommend...
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