It sure is a tough winter in Wisconsin so far and I am glad to be heading to the Texas Gulf coast next week for two months.  I'll bring the Scout and chase redfish, trout and flounder.  It is a blast and much like fishing smallmouth bass.  When I return in March I will start gearing up for the 2010 season in Door County.  Thanks to those who fished with me last season and I look forward to seeing you again next summer.  Stay warm and think Spring! 

 Big walleye finally arrived in northern Door County.  Cool summer weather delayed their arrival, but judging from the beauty we caught this morning it was worth the wait.  The fish I am holding measured 29 inches long and weighed 9.5 lbs.  A trophy by anyones standards.  

 Randy Lindert from Oconomomoc, Wisconsin landed this 20 inch, 4 pound smallie yesterday fishing with me in Rowleys Bay.  Trophy fish like this are common in Door County waters.

The past few days have seen surprisingly good action for smallmouth bass.  I've fished Rowleys Bay and the Mink River and found nice size smallies in both locations.  I especially like to see children catch trophy bass.  Check out this happy young lady who landed this 19" beauty yesterday afternoon.
 

It was one of those mornings when thunder and lightning causes major problems with anglers trying to catch fish.  Smallmouth bass were hitting whenever weather allowed us to fish.  We had to cut it short but still managed to land a few big fish.  So it goes. 

 West winds have helped fishing in Door County.  We've been catching nice size smallmouth bass the past few days including many pushing 20 inches.  Check out the big grin on this young lad from Nebraska after catching a 4 pound 18.5" smallmouth on my boat the other day.  It's all about memories!  Walleye action is getting hot all over Door county as well.  Get on the water and catch some fish!

 The smallmouth bite continues to be excellent with many fish measuring over 17 inches.  The Mink River also surprises anglers with occasional northern pike hits.  Overall, this season looks to be one of the best in many years.

 Stable, sunny weather is doing wonders for smallmouth action.  We landed 8 fish Sunday morning that measured 16.5 to 20.5 inches...not one small fish!  All were returned to fight again.  The Scout boat is working so well and I am able to fish locations that most boats dare not venture.  It is awesome fishing rarely fished waters.  Check out the dandy landed by a lucky angler from Illinois last Sunday.

 June was traumatic to say the least.  On Memorial Day weekend my wife complained of a severe headache and had difficulty walking.  A trip to the ER found she was suffering from a subdura hematoma (brain bleed).  Brain surgery was immediate.  After two weeks in the hospital she was released and is doing well.  So we are back in Door County and I can once again return to charter fishing.  The smallmouth action has been excellent and the walleyes are moving into northern Door County.  My new Ranger boat should be ready for walleye action later this month.  But my Scout boat is proving to be a super bass fishing platform.  Give me a call and book a reservation.

 The smallmouth action has been excellent all month long.  Thanks to higher Lake Michigan water levels, I have had no problem navigating the mouth of the Mink River with my shallow draft bay boat.  The Mink holds lots of nice size fish and the scenery is fantastic.  Bring a fly rod and get ready for some explosive action.