Why use a Fishing Guide? Utilize the fishing guide's many years of experience and lake knowledge to learn new tactics and techniques and ultimately increase your chance of "landing the big one!" Even professionals utilize fishing guide services to learn a lake and new techniques!
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Meet Your Guide! Specializing in "Trophy" Muskie fishing, owner Walt Krause is an Illinois state licensed and insured guide who has spent much of his adult life fishing the waters of Lake Kincaid year round. Walt is well-known and respected as a professional fishing guide throughout southern Illinois, and more importantly, he catches the big ones!
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Trip Options We offer half day (5 hour) fishing guide services for $225 and full day (8 hours) fishing guide services for $325 for 1 to 2 people. During particular seasons, trips may book quickly so we advise you to select 2-3 dates that you are available just in case we already have your first choice booked. We accept payment in the form of cash or check.
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Deposit & Cancellation Policy A $100.00 deposit is required within 10 days of your reservation for any fishing guide services. The deposit is non-refundable, but we will re-schedule with at least five (5) days advance notice. Guides reserve the right to re-schedule before or during your trip in the case of inclement weather. We fish Muskie from ice out to mid-June, September 1 through December 31, and Bass, Walleye and Striper from mid-June through September 1. We also fish for Bass and Striper mid-June through September 1.
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What to Expect on Your Trip You can expect to learn about fishing patterns, proper fishing methods, lure presentation and proper use of equipment. Most importantly, you will enjoy the excitement and thrills provided through the art of fishing!
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What to Bring with You We recommend that you bring lunch/snacks, drinks, weather appropriate clothing/rain gear, sun glasses, sun screen, hat, a cooler or other container to bring home your catch and a camera to capture proof of the fish you just landed. The state of Illinois requires that you bring your own fishing license which can be purchased at local bait and tackle shops, sporting good stores, Wal-Mart or online.
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What We Provide All bait, tackle and equipment (including rods, reels and life jackets) will be provided by your fishing guide, however, you may bring your own
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equipment if you prefer. Your trip will take place aboard Walt's Lund Boat with 90 hp motor and Motor Guide trolling motor 82# thrust. The boat is equipped with GPS and depth finders. Restroom facilities are not available on board. Unfortunately, there are no cleaning facilities available so it will be left up to you to clean and bag your catch.
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