Client Testimonials

Matt with his 54.5" X 25" Mille Lacs Giant

“I have been fishing with Tim for a number of year now, and can attest to his expertise and dedication. What sets Tim apart is his understanding of seasonal and daily fish movements, lure presentation, excellent boat control, use of the latest GPS and mapping technology, and proper fish handling techniques. From the seasoned veteran to the first time angler, everyone can gain tremendously from Tim’s knowledge and practices, ultimately shortening their learning curve. It never fails……a day on the water with Tim is an exciting, learning experience where the hunt for BIG FISH will keep you energized.”

“Tim’s Big Fish Hunt Guide Service produces huge fish! In November 2006, I was able to release a 55 inch, 45 pound plus Minnesota giant with Tim. Having released 50-inch class fish with Tim for several years, I can say without a doubt he knows how to put you on BIG FISH.”

Matt Holbrook, Twin Cities and Nisswa, Minnesota

Steve with a 49” beauty

“For me, fishing is often a daily event as I fish approximately 200 days a year in both fresh and salt water. Tim and I fished over 150 hours together dring the 2005 musky season. Tim put me onto several fish, including my lifetime best of 49 inches. I have fished with many musky fishermen over the past 20 years, and I rate Tim as the most knowledgeable and prepared of all. I’m excited to fish with him for many years to come.”

Steve Earhart, Crosby, Minnesota. Hampton, Illinois, and Holmes Beach, Florida.

“My husband Gary and I wanted to get away on a “date night” for some fishing (taking a break from the three little ones), so we went out for a trip with Tim. It was an incredible night on the water! We learned a lot about musky fishing, and both of us caught the biggest fish of our lives. My first musky was 41 inches, caught on a crankbait behind a planerboard. Gary’s 43 incher came shortly after. Loons were calling all around us, and we had a beautiful sunset….a perfect end to our fun night of fishing.”

Emily Gutenkauf, Brainerd, Minnesota

Gary with his Mille Lacs 55" x 21"

“I knew Tim had been seeing some monstrous fish out on Mille Lacs, so I went out with him last July, 2006. We were fishing hard when a wicked storm blew in, so we made a dash for shore. Amazingly, we loaded up the boat and got in the truck just as it let loose. Tim had been having some pretty good results from fishing post frontal conditions, so he convinced me to wait out the storm. Man, am I ever glad I did! Later that night, he put me on my new personal best…..a 55 inch giant. I’m going to have a hard time topping this one………”

Gary Gutenkauf, Brainerd, Minnesota

Bill Grange with 31” walleye from the Rainy River

“I have had the pleasure of fishing with Tim in both Minnesota and Canada. He has put me on all kinds of different fish….muskies, bass, pike, sturgeon, and walleye. On a trip to Lake Of The Woods, we caught 5 species of fish all day long with one lure and a presentation that Tim thought might work. Needless to say, the other eight members of our fishing party soon added that lure to their tackle boxes. Tim has a gift for being able to read water, find, and catch fish. Under some pretty tough conditions, he recently put me on the biggest walleye of my life….a 31 inch, 11 pound monster from the Rainy River.”

Bill Grange, Baxter, Minnesota

Mark with 61” Rainy River Sturgeon

“Tim showed me a great time on the Rainy River. Not only did we catch numbers of 26 inch plus fish, but I also set a new personal best with a 29 ¾ inch walleye. We also caught over 20 sturgeon, which I had never caught before, and I managed to boat this 61” beast……the biggest fish of my life.”

Mark Wallin, Nisswa, Minnesota