2024 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. The net funds from all our 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 15, 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
2024 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. Plus, he is an Orvis endorsed guide.
Minimum Bid = $425
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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. “A bountiful catch of our fighting fish on the scenic Namekagon River last June.” Jerry Pasdo
Minimum Bid = $425
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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
Minimum Bid = $425
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Wisconsin Fly Fishing Company – Hunter Dorn
608-577-1884
Guiding on the North central and Western Wisconsin rivers for smallmouth bass and muskies, trout in the Driftless, and Lake Run Browns and Steelhead. Hunter has innovative flies and presentations, as well as ideas for the spin fisherman.
Minimum Bid = $425
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Smallmouth Guide–Mike Norris
630-842-8199 mike@comecatchsmallmouth.com
“I have fished with Mike on numerous occasions. Good stories and sizable SMB on Big Green Lake.” Jerry Pasdo
Minimum Bid = $300 (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 = $400
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Milwaukee River Fly Fishing – Peter Nicoloff
608-774-2602
Fishing varied waters in Milwaukee area. Floating and casting for your desired species on either river or lakes. Targets include salmon and steelhead besides SMB. Spin or fly – your choice.
Minimum Bid = $300