Jon Balaski guided Mike Scott and Hunter. Jon first fished the top of a reef in 30ft from 8:00-10:30 AM. Walleyes bit steady until 10:30 then quit. We were using 1/4 oz. jigs tipped with a minnow. Jon moved to a second reef and did not have to move the rest of the day. They only fished two spots. The second spot walleyes were […]
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Kevin Erickson guides Dave Kujawa and Family
Guiding for Rainy Lake Houseboats is an awesome job for me in the summer. I had the opportunity to take out Rainy Lake Houseboats 22 this week. Dave Kujawa and family from upper Michigan. I had three young girls in my boat who hadn’t ever caught a walleye before. Caitlyn, Hailey, and Keyanna. Rainy Lake is on […]
Read MoreBrownie Williams
I had the pleasure of fishing July 17 & 18th with Charlie Bunde, Brownie Williams, and Walt Ellis. We fished Minnesota waters on reef tops from 19-23 feet of water. Jigs and minnows was the best presentation. We caught all kinds of walleyes from thr little guys up to 23-25 inches. Thursday was perfect weather , […]
Read MoreDuke Bottof Chairman II Smallmouth Trip
Duke joined us for his 21st year on the Chairman, sometimes twice a year! John Breen, George Ball, Buddy Burzik, Jim Shimkus, and Don Crockford made up the rest of Duke’s party. Duke has along history at Rainy Lake Houseboats coming the first time with Norm Westerhold and George Schaefer. Norm and George have passed […]
Read MoreHouseboat #40 Zaddock Fishes with Rainy Lake Houseboat Guide Jon Balaski
Today at 7:07 PM Jon fished with and Mike Scott and Hunter. They fished a top of reef in 30 feet of water from 8:00- 1030 AM. They went to another reef and ended up spending rest of the day on that reef. Only fished two spots. The second spot walleyes were on the break or […]
Read MoreDarv Surprises Glen Baker With A Trip On The Chairman II
Glen Baker has been coming to Rainy Lake Houseboats for as many years as I can remember. Darv, Glen, Jeff, Mike, Jim and decided to experience the Chairman II. I have guided Glen in past years but he knows Rainy lake well. They have a fun way of creating a little competition while fishing. Each […]
Read MoreRandy Kroese and Bob Puetz Return to the Scene of the Crime June 24 & 25 2014
I received a call from Randy Kroese on Sunday evening June 22. Randy was having a get together with friends Bob included and asked if I had a guide available for Tuesday and Wednesday. Randy said he can’t play golf so he might as well fish. Randy took a spill on a bike and broke […]
Read MoreArt Kaemmer Chairman Trip
Art’s group arrived on Thursday evening June 19th. We left the dock on Friday morning enjoying a breakfast served by chef Bernie Lessard on our way to Brule Narrows. We moored in a nice secure bay for the next couple nights. Art’s guides were my self on Friday, Kevin Erickson and Norm Wood. Our […]
Read MoreGrandfather, Son-In-Law, Grandsons Flyfishing Trip
Pete Ankeny returned to Rainy Lake again this year for another fly fishing/smallmouth bass trip. Pete had special guests with him this year; his grandsons and son in law. Weather was fairly decent for the trip. We did have rising water levels that provided quite a challenge. Male bass would periodically show up around spawning […]
Read MoreChairman II University of Vermont Alumni Fly Fisherman
For many years I was fortunate to fish with Phil’s dad Smokey, the gentleman of gentleman and one of the best fly caster’s I have ever fished with. Phil started fishing with his own group of friends on the Chairman II a number of years ago. This year Phil gave us a real treat, he […]
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