2026 Announcement
Hi Smallmouth Anglers,
Thank you all for helping make this year’s fundraiser a success. Eight Guides donated trips with a total netting over $1,500. A BIG thanks to the guides who helped, too. As mentioned in the promo, these funds will be going to kids fishing events, and other environmental and outdoor related non profits.
Have a great fishing year!!
2026 FUNDRAISER GUIDES
Great Northern Fly Fishing – Abe Downs
715-572-3225
abe@greatnorthernflyfishing.
Guiding on the upper Wisconsin and other northern Wisconsin rivers. Using his jet or drift boat, plus a raft, Abe can get you where others can’t. “A couple of days on the upper Wisconsin with Abe are one of the highlights of my season. A lot of really nice fish and awesome scenery.” Mike Simon
Minimum Bid = $475
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Hayward Fly Fishing Company–Stu Neville and team
715-634-8149 info@
www.HaywardFlyFishingCompany.
Under new ownership, HFFC focuses on SMB on the Namekagon, Flambeau, and Chippewa Rivers. Fly angling only with possible musky. “As a fly angler newbie, HFFO put me on fish.” Jerry Pasdo
Minimum Bid = $475
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Black Earth Angling–Kyle Zempel
715-571-0807
“Kyle is a very knowledgeable guide and expert on the Lower Wisconsin River. He has varied equipment for stretches of the river and gets you to where the fish are located. Expect a fun day.” Rich Connor. Kyle also does trout if so desired.
Minimum Bid = $475
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Smallmouth Guide–Mike Norris
630-842-8199 mike@comecatchsmallmouth.com
Mike is entering Fishing Hall of Fame this year. “Fishing with a Hall of Famer for big smallies was a real treat.” Ken Koscik
Minimum Bid = $350 (6 hours)
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Madison Angling–Noah Humfield
608-210-9350
“Noah is a very knowledgeable and personable guide. He has a very nice (new) boat with excellent equipment and puts you on fish in the Madison chain.” Rich Connor
Minimum Bid = $475
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PJ’s Guide Service– PJ Smith
608-441-3645
PJ is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide. “He will put you on SMB and/or pike on the Wisconsin River.” Jerry Pasdo. He is also available for trout.
Minimum Bid = $400
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The Mission Link– Driftless River Outfitting – Seth Underwood
608-751-7593
www.missinglinkoutfitting@
Seth does float or wade trips on SW Wisconsin rivers and streams. Summer/fall SMB or big summer browns.
Minimum Bid = $400