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Amaazen Outdoors

Member since June 2021 Minneapolis, United States
Background
The captain loves showing people new places. He enjoys sharing his experiences with others and teaching people how to be successful at fishing. Most of all, he loves the St. Croix River experience from a drift boat. The fishery is amazing and the river is wild, full of fish and wildlife. The captain's favorite species is Musky, with all the folklore, history, and controversy over it. Wisconsin is ground zero where it all began and the species is even the state fish! However, somedays, the captain would say he prefers Smallmouth.

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Minneapolis, United States
Background
The captain loves showing people new places. He enjoys sharing his experiences with others and teaching people how to be successful at fishing. Most of all, he loves the St. Croix River experience from a drift boat. The fishery is amazing and the river is wild, full of fish and wildlife. The captain's favorite species is Musky, with all the folklore, history, and controversy over it. Wisconsin is ground zero where it all began and the species is even the state fish! However, somedays, the captain would say he prefers Smallmouth.
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Amaazen Outdoors

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
Minneapolis
Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Smallmouth is on fire right now!
Smallmouth is on fire right now!
Jul 5, 2023 Minneapolis
Water temps warmed quick this summer and the water level dropped to summer lows of the last few years. Fishing has been fairly good with a few odd days here and there with fish that dont want to commit. Plenty of smallmouth and musky being seen and caught. Things have taken a nice turn for the weather and rain in the forecast has things lining up for a spectactul July and August.
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Musky, Cats, and Bass
Musky, Cats, and Bass
Jul 21, 2022 Minneapolis
The last two weeks have been really good fishing. Topwater smallmouth fishing is starting to fire up with the Frog Hatch getting going. Musky have been feeding mid day. This week we boat two musky that were just shy of 40"
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Musky opener was full of missed opportun
Musky opener was full of missed opportun
May 30, 2022 Minneapolis
In pursuit of smaller rivers with untapped water for musky opener, I dedicated my time on a small west WI river. Locally its know for big musky but is relatively off the radar of most anglers. We took a couple different approaches but covering ground seemed to be the key. We found fish in off current or slack water mostly. A big thanks to Heather and Steve from Tennessee. Steve grinded the day out hard. And much like Muskies.... they reward the work. Steve had an explosive take from a big girl on the mid 40s boatside. She magically jumped and shook the hooks (almost jumping into the boat). Sorry we could nof get her in the net. Things happen fast and the current plus strong winds didnt help lay the landscape for a quick net job. That is fishing sometimes. Making contact with a trophy musky in skinny water keeps me coming back for more. Next time! Conditions have improved and fishing is only going to get better. Smallmouth are starting to fan out beds (Finally). We moved 9 musky with 3 takes. Not often do we end up with Zero in the net. Tight Lines, BRIAN
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We were starting to look great until the
We were starting to look great until the
Apr 12, 2022 Minneapolis
I have had the chance to get out on some of our nicer days in the last week. Caddis and mayflies are sporatic when the water warms. The midges are were attracting some large trout the other night. I got furstrated playing the tippet / what fly do they want game. I tied on a big chunky streamer and was blessed with the biggest brown of the season. He came out of a beaver hut (with a few active beavers). The family unit of beavers had just spanked their tails on the water a few times as I was changing out leaders. It goes to show you... Not all the big fish spook! Better weather to come in a week. I have opening at the end of April and into May.... Fishing should be great. Smallmouth and trout fishing will be tough to choose between! Hope to see you all soon. For more up to date information - Follow us on Instagram @amaazen_outdoors
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Need some warmer weather - every day cou
Need some warmer weather - every day cou
Apr 9, 2022 Minneapolis
I floated a local river in Western WI yesterday to scout and just get a sense of where things are at. Well, we are running on schedule. Smallies are still stacked and in winter patterns. We are a couple days of warmth away from that pattern changing. This will set off a chain reaction and the spawn will start. It is looking like the end of April to early May is going to be pre spawn window. Just pray for some rain and some warmer days! No more snow :)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Fishing with Brian
Had a few musky follows and caught some nice bass
Morning trip on St Croix with Brian
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bryce C.
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Full Day on August 25, 2023
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James G.
Las Vegas, NV
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Half day trip with Captain Brian

VERIFIED   Half Day St Croix River Float on July 2, 2022
First trip to Minnesota with my son and out first time going after muskies. Brian was very knowledgeable and patient.ย  He...
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David B.
Decatur, Illinois
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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ST Croix river float trip fly fishing with Brian.

VERIFIED   Half Day St Croix River Float on June 2, 2023
We floated down St Croix river learning how to fly fish. Brian is an excellent instructor and was patient with us. The fish...
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Sebastian B.
United States
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Full Day Musky Float

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 28, 2021
Brian was awesome! Very patient with me as I had little to no experience with big musky flies and rods. We got few follows...
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Larry W.
Hudson, WI
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day on June 15, 2023
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