I went pre-spawn smallie fishing on Lake St Clair with Art for 1.5 days on April 28 and 29.  The first day the weather was perfect and we caught at least 2 over 5 pounds (weighed) and 28 more between 2 and 5 pounds.  It was a fantastic day! Day 2 was a day of wind, but we still found them using a variety of techniques in and out of the waves and wind.  Tremendously successful 1.5 days of fishing, which is what I’ve come to expect from my years of fishing with Art!  Also, as an older guy, I love his new boat where I can fish comfortably below the gunnel and still have all the access I need to cast and land those beautiful giant small mouths. It is just so much fun!
As noted, I’ve been fishing with Art for a long time now.  He’s a great teacher, as well as being an attentive guide.  He knows when I need help, when to leave me alone and his help is always respectful of my skills and limitations.  Of course, after all of our hours together we do banter pretty well when one of us misses a fish or two.
Please enjoy a trip with Art!  The fishing is good year around and the pre-spawn and late fall fishing are just magical; do dress warm in late fall!
All the best!

I’ve been fishing with Art multiple times, and my father with him many more times than me, and we always have an incredible time.  He’s an unbelievably knowledgeable and experienced bass guide, and also, a really great guy!  Always have great conversations and always end up with a lot of fish.  And on my most recent trip, when the weather was not so great and the bass action was slow… I ended up boating the biggest fish of my life (by far) - a gigantic 64” sturgeon!  Highly, highly recommended!