Guided Fly Fishing Trip

NEW Brainerd, MN 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $250 Trip #13923
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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Your Smallmouth Bass fly fishing adventure awaits! Book now for your Smallmouth fishing excursion with flies or light tackle on local rivers in Central Minnesota! Let our seasoned guides get you set up, on the fish, and put you in the perfect position to catch smallmouth bass on the fly!

Trips are either booked as a 4 hour or 8 hour trip, but often go a little longer if the guest likes.

4 hour trips...

About Your Trip

Your Smallmouth Bass fly fishing adventure awaits! Book now for your Smallmouth fishing excursion with flies or light tackle on local rivers in Central Minnesota! Let our seasoned guides get you set up, on the fish, and put you in the perfect position to catch smallmouth bass on the fly!

Trips are either booked as a 4 hour or 8 hour trip, but often go a little longer if the guest likes.

4 hour trips included bottled water; 8 hour trips include bottled water, sandwich and chips. Feel free to bring your own snacks/beverages.

All equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Sun block and bug spray are also provided. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring your polarized sun glasses and a current Minnesota fishing license.

Although we specialize in fly fishing, we also can have spinning gear available for the non-fly fishers as well.

Trips accommodate up to 2 anglers, but additional boats can be reserved for larger groups.

All experience levels are welcome!
Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$250.00
$400.00
2 People
$250.00
$400.00
3 People (two boats)
$500.00
$800.00
4 People (two boats)
$500.00
$800.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

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Micah M.

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Quiet
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
Hello all! My name is Micah and I have been fishing all my life. In the last 15-20 years, I have been focusing more on fly fishing and even branching out into tying my own flies as well. I started guiding by taking out family and friends and started to realize I enjoy teaching and watching others be successful more than catching fish myself. My new goal in my fly fishing passion is to share...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Micah

Micah M.

Independent Guide
Hello all! My name is Micah and I have been fishing all my life. In the last 15-20 years, I have been focusing more on fly fishing and even branching out into tying my own flies as well. I started guiding by taking out family and friends and started to realize I enjoy teaching and watching others be successful more than catching fish myself. My new goal in my fly fishing passion is to share that passion and knowledge to everyone who wants to learn and grow in their own journey.

I started out with one goal, to catch a trout with mountains in the background. I have succeeded in that goal hundreds of times over and have since branched out to warm water species like smallmouth bass and even had several salt water adventures all over the carribean.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
60# Tarpon on a fly
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Spicy Sausage and Chicken Pasta

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
60# Tarpon on a fly
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Spicy Sausage and Chicken Pasta
What’s your favorite band?
Band - Pearl Jam Artist - Stephen Wilson Jr
What’s your favorite movie?
A River Runs Through It
What’s your favorite sports team?
MN Wild
What’s your drink of choice?
Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
My wife (graham cracker), step-daughter(marshmallow) and I (chocolate) were a S'more
What do you want for Christmas this year?
All expense paid fly fishing trip to Belize (A guy can dream)
How did you get started guiding?
I started by taking out friends and family members and teaching them which made me realize I love seeing others succeed more than I like catching my own fish.
What makes you different from other guides?
I cater to the inexperienced fly anglers. Too many guides expect perfection from their clients. I've been fly fishing long enough to know that everyone deserves patience and humility.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Brainerd, Minnesota
Areas Fished

Leave a note on checkout if there you have a preferred fishing location and we’ll do our best to make it happen, but please note this is subject to change based on fishing conditions.

About Your Boat

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Boat Type
River Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
River Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No
Additional Amenities
Pedestal seats, live well, cooler
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Brainerd Fishing Reports »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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