Who is the best Bass guide in the state

[John Alan]

I am looking to learn how to become a better bass fisherman. I know time on the lake makes a difference but need to spend time with a guide. Any recommendations? I am looking for someone who has a track record of being successful no matter what lake they are on.

[bassNspear]

Anyone here in Fishing Minnesota that is a guide is great to be on the water with. there are poeple on this HSOforum that dont guide, but yet are getin on the water.

[Sproguy]

John, I think getting a great guide is a wonderful start! Although if you want to be a better fisherman, you need to spend time on the water with good fisherman of different techniques then you prefer. I heard a saying a long time ago and try to apply it to my fishing when ever I can. "If you want to be successful, hire people you think are smarter then you are. Hopefully they also disagree with you!" I take that as if you hate frog fishing get the best frog fisherman you can and have him school you. Then either a guide or a local tournament guy or what have you, get him to take you out fishing with only 6lb line and a spinning rod. After awhile you will become a better fisherman because you will adapt to the fish and not try to tell the fish what to do. Bottom line, do what you don't like and learn it!

The biggest mistake I have seen co-anglers or buddies that don't get to fish very often is they try to tell the fish what to do. They don't understand that fishing is tough and you have to get a spinning rod out. They say things like, "I don't fish with those types of things!" Learn as much as you can from as many different fisherman as you can. Guides, tournament guys, local club guys, the old guy on the dock. Just my humble opinion. Also follow everything Deitz says, he usually points the rest of us in the right direction.

[Tman2]

I'm not following; what does a spinning rod have to do with getting better?

Tman

[ocf1]

I believe he is talking about my area of expertise, FINNESSE!!!

[Deitz Dittrich]

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Also follow everything Deitz says, he usually points the rest of us in the right direction.

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ohh boy, thanks for the vote of confidence spro... But I am no where near one of the better anglers we have here... I am just opinionated.. LOL I love that you believe in me!

To be honest about the guide question... I cant tell you who the best is.... at everything. Wayne Ek is in my opinion the best I can think of. I may be a bit biased as he is one of my best friends, but he does very well in the tournaments he fishes, and will teach you a lot when you fish with him.

Like Spro said... time on the water teaches you the most.. and fishing with a lot of people is smart.. do your best to pick something up from each person you fish with.

[rangerforme]

Fish the co side of the Silverado pro-ams or something like that, you basically are getting an 8 hour guided trip from some of the best in the state and you can winn alot of money as a bonus.

[JP Z]

Tman2, He is pointing out that some guys WON'T use a spinning rod, as they don't like that presentations, etc. Even though to be successful you would need to use it etc. Meaning, don't be afraid to try each and every possible presentation out there...Even if it isn't your favorite.