Fundraiser

2025 Announcement

Hello Fellow Smallmouth Bass Anglers:

This is usually the time of the year that WSA announces the annual Fundraiser.  However, WSA has discontinued the in person, auction type, fundraiser due to the inability to get quality items donated from vendors. WSA has had to purchase products at a discount and then offer them with slim margin, hoping to obtain enough funds to cover the cost and effort involved.  Also, most of the attendees already have many of the items.  Fortunately, the GUIDE FUNDRAISER has been a success.

Please note that this is a FUNDRAISER – not an auction.  The Highest bid received by the deadline gets the trip.  In the event of tying bids, the earlier received bid will be the winning bid.  The net funds from all our previous fundraisers went to the many environmental and kids’ outdoor programs as well as other nonprofit fish or outdoor related groups.  The net proceeds from this Guide Fundraiser are disbursed in the same manner.  Because of this, I encourage you to bid as high as you wish to secure your trip knowing the use of these funds. This is your opportunity to get an exceptional guide and help the WSA with its mission.  There will be no disclosure of competitive bids.  If you still feel you bid low, you can raise your bid prior to the deadline

I am not bidding on the trips – simply collecting and documenting the bids and then responding to the successful bidder within 24 hours after the deadline.  All bids must be submitted by email to the address below and must be received by 7pm, February 22, to be valid.   Please include your phone number with your email to assist in any confirmations.  Use the email address listed below for your submission.  Non-members are eligible to bid on these trips and can phone me for  more information – or just bid.

See the websites for the respective guides for further information on their trips.  If you are successful, please tip your guide generously because they are donating part of their livelihood for the benefit of WSA.  Even if you don’t submit a bid, please patronize these guides as they are real supporters of our WSA and they want to see many more years of a successful SMB fishery in Wisconsin.

Jerry Pasdo, President
(608) 345-2198

2025 FUNDRAISER GUIDES

Great Northern Fly Fishing – Abe Downs

715-572-3225

abe@greatnorthernflyfishing.com

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@haywardflyfishingcompany.com

www.HaywardFlyFishingCompany.com

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

www.blackearthangling.com

“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

www.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

www.madisonangling.com

“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

www.pjguideservice.com

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.underwoosa14@icloud.com

www.missinglinkoutfitting@gmail.com

Seth does float or wade trips on SW Wisconsin rivers and streams.  Summer/fall SMB or big summer browns.

Minimum Bid = $400