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FAQ'S

 

1.  Why should I fish with Teacher Todd Guide Service?

  • Guide Todd Martinson's passion for fishing is infectious

  • He has spent over 4 decades fishing the WI river to be able to find fish in any conditions

  • Most of our fishing is done fishing Topwater Lures or Flies which makes for an exciting visual day of fishing

  • Our guide Todd is a teacher.  He is able to give guidance in a way where he does not make you feel foolish

  • He truly cares if you are having a great day

  • He also has excellent people and customer service skills

  • All trips are customized and include lessons on techniques and tactics

  • Examples of customized trips :

    • Trophy Trips

    • Numbers Trips

    • Fly Fishing Trip

    • Introduction to casting trips

 

2.  Why is fishing with a guide so expensive?

  • Things to keep in mind

    • Our guide Todd has spent over 30 years seriously fishing these waters. It is hard to put a price on time spent on the water

    • He will show you tips and tactics you can take with you wherever you fish in the future.  Try not to just think of it as just a day of fishing.  Think of it as getting a tackle box full of tips and tactics you can use for a lifetime

    • We provide top of the line reliable equipment for you to use

    • Fish out of our 1660 Retrevier Jon Boat to fish where the big bass boats do not dare to go!

    • Guide Todd is willing to answer any question you may have about fishing.  

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3.  What are your rates?

  • Full Day-$500.00 6hrs of fishing

  • Half Day-$400.00 4hrs of fishing

  • Custom/Multi-Day trips available upon request

 

4.  How does the process work?

  • We will communicate first via email/text or by phone to discuss what you are looking for in a trip  

  • From our conversations, we will personally tailor a trip that bests suits what you want out of the experience

  • Weather, river levels, and fish activity will determine where we meet.  Information will be shared 48hrs prior to your trip.

 

5.  What if it rains?

  • Pending weather and fishing conditions we will make a plan to meet at the boat landing

  • If it is not lighting we will still go on our trip as some of our best days have been during solid rainstorms

 

6.  What is your cancellation policy?

  • Cancel prior to 30 days of your trip and we will refund 1/2 of your deposit

  • Canceling within 30 days will result in loss of your deposit

  • Thank you for your understanding here as my dates are limited and when you have a tripped book and cancel that is taking away a day on the water for someone else. 

  • If possible we can try and reschedule for another day.

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7.  What are your approximate season dates?

  • Wisconsin River Trips: May to October

  • Lake Nokomis Trips:  May to October 

  • Ice Fishing Trips: November to Ice off(May?)

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8.  How do I make deposit/pay for trip?

  • You may use either Venmo or Paypal for deposit and pay in cash or use the same method for balance at the end of your trip

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