Trip Information

John is located in Northeast Indiana, and will be targeting lakes in that region. Special arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis.

To Reserve a Trip With John

Check the online calendar to the right to see if the dates that you are looking for are available. Reserve your booking as early as possible, prime Bass and Northern/Musky season spots fill up quickly! Either call or email John to reserve your trip. Note: soon we will have online booking/reservation for trips.. stay tuned

Types of Instruction/Trips Available

  1. Advanced Techniques Training
  2. Spoonplugging Training
  3. Guided Trips

Advanced Techniques Instruction

These trips are designed to help fishermen looking to perfect a specific aspect of their fishing. Each trip is specifically designed to help accomplish the goals of the individual fisherman, whether they are a tournament professional, an experienced Spoonplugger, or any avid angler. These trips vary in length based on the needs, requirements, and skills of the individual fisherman. These trips are geared towards experienced and knowledgeable fisherman who need some help getting that next piece of the puzzle put together. Typically, the Advanced Techniques Training is $550 per day.

Spoonplugging Training

These trips encompass a plan of instruction for the beginner to intermediate Spoonplugger. They are designed to improve your Mapping and Interpretation, Presentation of Lures, Tools, and other aspects of Spoonplugging. Each course is 1-3 days, depending on availability and requirements of the individual student. People looking to learn Spoonplugging should also choose this course of study. Appropriate Spoonplugging equipment can be provided if the student does not have them already, though students should plan on bringing their boat and setup to work out of to get the most out of the training. Typical 1-3 day courses are $450-$600, depending on length of the course.

Guided Trips

These trips are your chance to be put on the fish. The Northeast Indiana area contains good populations of freshwater gamefish like Musky, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Appropriate tackle for the species can be provided. Trips are usually one day in length. Please reserve these trips as soon as possible, because those trophy fall Musky and Smallmouth trips book quickly. Typical 1-day guided trips are $350. To see what that includes, visit the frequently asked questions page

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