Dialing in on the bite

Despite getting drenched by a few pop-up showers on this morning's trip, this young angler never gave up. He stayed focused, worked hard, and his determination paid off with a beautiful walleye! I'm incredibly proud of his patience, perseverance, and positive attitude throughout the day. He missed a few fish while learning to set the hook, but that's all part of becoming a better angler. Considering his age and the challenging weather conditions, he did an outstanding job. Watching young anglers learn, grow, and build confidence on the water is one of the best parts of guiding. I can't wait to have him back out with TheHautdoors for another adventure. Great job today!

Even with a tough east wind, two tournaments on the water, and weekend boat traffic everywhere, these guys put in the work and found some quality fish! They stayed positive, learned new techniques, and made some great memories along the way.

Today was what dreams are made of! It was an absolute pleasure guiding this father-and-son team. They worked hard, stayed versatile, and adapted to the conditions—and the largemouth bass rewarded them for it. The fish cooperated, we caught plenty of bass, and, most importantly, made memories that will last a lifetime. Days like these are what guiding is all about. Thank you for trusting TheHautdoors with your adventure. I can’t wait to get you both back on the water again