What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
50 inch Muskellunge (Muskie)
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sportsman's Surf and Turf which would consist of Walleye Louie (fresh walleye baked with a basil, butter, garlic and citrus sauce topped with panko bread crumbs, Smoked Elk Tenderloin (marinated in red wine, Dale's sauce, whorchester sauce, olive oil and Montreal steak seasoning) served with peppers, onions and mushrooms on a bed of rice pilaf and a side of grilled fresh asparagus dressed with rendered bacon fat garnished with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. With a fresh salad and dinner rolls. Accompanied by red and white wine selections. Followed by Bananas Foster's for dessert. On a side note I was an Executive Chef prior to becoming a Captain and do offer delious shore lunches and dinners with all of my charters when time allows. When I served in the armed forces I had the privilege of cooking for several Admirals and Captains 🇺🇸😋🍽️
What’s your favorite band?
Chicago, Foreigner, and Whiskey Myers
What’s your favorite movie?
A River Runs Through It and Top Gun
What’s your favorite sports team?
NY Rangers
What’s your drink of choice?
Eagle Rare Bourbon
What was your last halloween costume?
I honestly have no idea 😆
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Fishing and Hunting equipment
How did you get started guiding?
I started running free excursions for military members, disabled veterans, LEO'S, First Responder, children and kids with special needs for free to give back to my community. I utilized my upbringing of being raised in the outdoors on the mighty St. Lawrence River camping on islands, fishing and enjoying water sports. Growing up in the restaurant business taught me how to cook for large groups of people, how to butcher and fish monger. Later joining the United States Coast Guard sharpened my already very good boating skills, along with teaching life saving skills and a vast knowledge and skill set on how to read the weather, ice and water.
What makes you different from other guides?
What sets me apart from others and way I am the number 1 rated Captain in my area is my unique skill set and work ethic. I was born and raised a river rat on the Mighty St. Lawrence River and later served my country on all of the Great Lakes and the SLR to include short stints on both oceans. Which has given me a wealth of knowledge and abilities that most do not have the fortune of getting. I was also raised in the restaurant business, learning every job in the business from the dishwasher to the manager and execute chef and I running a resort restaurant by the age of 16. Which taught me business skills and how to always take care of the customer no matter what. I was raised by middle class hard working parents that are baby boomers, who always worked a second job or side hustle. Teaching the value of work ethic on a daily basis. My life was also enriched by being raised in a religious family, serving as an alter boy in my youth with Sunday breakfast after mass and family dinner every Sunday. Faith, family and friends are everything. I was also raised in a very athletic family, my father, my brother and I all play college hockey along with my sister playing college softball. Sports teach you about commitment, dedication and striving for goals. I later replaced athletics with coaching and spending time fishing and hunting. Coaching my kids through hockey and lacrosse taught me how much I enjoyed teaching others, which I do on every charter. I truly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and also learning from folks that spend there time with me enjoying mother nature and all she has to offer.
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