Expectations
Before we begin to fish I will give some basic instruction on how we will be catching the fish that day. You can use my equipment or yours just please let me know in advance which you prefer. I normally use artificial lures but will use minnows if I know you prefer them. I will tie on lures, bait hooks, and take the fish off if you like. I am there to make your fishing trip enjoyable, make memories, and to teach you how to catch more fish. Trips are very informative and loaded with valuable information to make you a better fisherman on your next outing. The half day rate will give us about 4 - 5 hours on the lake and the full day will give us about 8 - 9 hours. We will be fishing from a NEW LUND BOAT. It will comfortably fish 4-5 adults. If we limit out on one species we can try for another. Most importantly I just want you to have fun and feel comfortable on the boat with me. I take out lots of new fisherman that just want to catch fish. If that is you, please let me know so I can concentrate on putting you on some fish instead of spending lots of time teaching. I carry a digital camera and will take pictures through out the day. This is a free service. I will then post them on www.Bigcrappie.com for you to copy. Give me a call or email with a date in mind and we will set up a trip. 

FAQ's

 

1.  Do I need a fishing license? 

Yes, please purchase your license before the day of the trip. Most Wal Marts sell them.


2. Do you provide drinks & food?
I will provide water but please bring a small cooler for anything additional you might want. 


3. Do I need my own fishing gear?
No, I will provide all gear needed for the trip. You may bring your own if you like though. 


4. Do you guarantee catching fish?
Yes. BUT, If you must go even though I recommend not going (high wind, etc..) I will not guarantee fish. There are tough days of course but we generally catch some even on the toughest days. 


5. Will you guarantee a limit?
No! Limits are often caught but never guaranteed. Crappie patterns can change by the hour and although the limit is generous it does not represent the average daily catch. Your fishing experience can also play a role in how many fish you take home. Experienced fisherman will generally not lose as many fish and not miss as many bites therefore taking home more fish. Its all about the fun though, so we don’t hound you about missing fish.


6. Do you fish with jigs or minnows? 

Both. I am an avid jig fisherman but I am not about to pass up the opportunity to see a customer catch fish if it takes minnows to do this... 


7. Do you clean the fish? 

Yes I will fillet the fish and put the fillets in zip-lock bags ready to freeze for no additional cost for this service, no matter how many fish you have.
 

8. What if the weather is bad? 

Canceling your trip because the weather man says it’s going to be too hot, too cold, rain, or high wind may forfeit your deposit. We have learned not to cancel trips in advance because of what the weather man says. In most cases we can wait out a thunder storm and/or find calm waters to fish in with high winds. If we due agree to cancel the trip then your deposit will be transferable but not refundable.
 

9. Do you offer discounts? 

When I offer discounts it will be on my web site. Last winter I offered full day trips for $50 more than half day trips Jan & Feb.

 

10. What is my advantage of hiring you versus another guide? 

I am the only full-time guide here on Cedar Creek. We run hundreds of more trips per year than our competition. We don’t just guide on the weekends or on our vacation time, We guide full time and depend on catching fish & earning your repeated business. There is not another guide service that spends near the time we do on the lake. When we are not guiding we are finding new fishing spots. We fish the lake so often that we also know the local fisherman. We share information with them and they do the same. When the fishing is really hot at a particular spot we know about it. These are just some of the advantages I believe we have to offer you. Give us a call and we will set up your fun fishing trip. 


11. A two week notice is required to cancel or reschedule trips.

If we are able to rebook that trip we will move your deposit to another day. If we are not able to rebook that time slot you will lose your deposit. We hope you understand, but once we book a date we depend on you being there and have removed that available date for all other customers.