The MN Fishing Pros are a wonderful group of people! Not only are they experts at catching fish, they excel at giving back to their community. For three years running (and plans to continue!), this group of fishing guides have volunteered their time and talent to allow people with disabilities an opportunity to experience their “Up North” environment. The brain child of Jason Boser, this “fishing vacation” has been a tradition people look forward to every year. A group of up to 75 people with disabilities and their staff are able to spend a night at Lakewood Lodge in Deerriver, MN. The guides arrive by land and water to pick everybody up, catch some fish, then head back to shore for an old fashioned fish fry. The lake is gorgeous, the resort comfortable and accommodating, and no one leaves the boat without catching a fish! They definitely know what they’re doing! And, everything is donated. As much as we appreciate and thank these guides, they take it all in stride.

Mains'l

Jason,
Thank you for a wonderful day! I had a great time, even if the weather was against us! I found some batter mix before I left town and cooked fish and potatoes your way for the ladies in Minneapolis last evening. I drove home today ( 7 ½ hours) and got home about 4:30 this afternoon.
Thanks again.
Don

"Tom has always provided the very best fishing opportunities and treats every customer special. I would highly recommend Tom to anyone."
Doug Woog,
former head hockey coach
University of Minnesota Gophers

Hey Charlie,

I just wanted to drop a line to say how much I enjoyed the day fishing. You are a class guy, and I would book you again in a heartbeat. Take care; I am mailing a picture and a sample of a brochure.

Later
Dean Geiger

Jason
Seth, Jon and I had a great time with you at Sand Lake in June. Seth will be talking about it until we return next year. His mother reports he is still telling "fish stories" to his buddies in Massachusetts. It sounds like we may rent a cabin on Sand Lake in June 2006 for a week. As soon as I get the dates I will contact you to reserve 2 or 3 days of guiding. Also my two fishing friends and I will be opening the 2006 walleye season on May 19 to 21, 2006. We would like to reserve 2 days of guiding.

Again, thanks for a great day of fishing last June.

Dennis Carlson

Charlie,
Thanks again for another great trip. I believe this is our twelfth year - how many trips? Probably about 40. I have never been disappointed. Sometimes we worked hard, but we always got fish - almost always our limit of good eaters, plus many, many throw backs -including my personal bests for walleye, northern and crappie. But more important than the fish, I want to thank you for your never ceasing efforts to make my trips an enjoyable experience - wind, rain or shine. You have always supplied comfortable and safe equipment, invaluable knowledge of fish and lakes, great fun and warm friendship!
I'll be back soon.
David Greening
St. Paul

Jason,
The fishing trip was absolutely the highlight of our trip. We will never forget catching all of those Great Northern Pikes. We packed the fish in dry ice and they were still frozen solid when we got home.

Thanks again for your help.

Frank Stancliff

 Hi Charlie,
Many thanks for a nice time on the lake. As I mentioned to you on the phone, the fishing was good and the company even better. You, Jason, Kenny, and his son left Eric and I with some nice memories to reflect on (my dad had a nice time but he’ll never leave Green Bay again – he’s not used to catching more than 6 perch a day). Tell Jason and Kenny thank from us. Thanks to Terri for contributing to our shore lunch. It was really a pleasure to meet her. If we go again, I would do it the same way.

Take care and God bless,
John

Jason,
Thanks for taking us out on Tuesday. We had a great time with you, not to
mention the fishing was the best I have had in a long time. I can't wait
until next year. Keep your hook baited.

Regards,

Russell Gilliam

Charlie,
I just got home and put away my limit of fish (to be enjoyed this weekend). I wanted to let you know how much Scott and I enjoyed our day on “Winnie” with you. As you know, I had fished with you in the past and I was confident that you would “work” as much as necessary to make our outing relaxing, successful, worry free, educational and memorable! They say a day fishing always beats a day at work; I was able to fish and relax, yet, stay in touch with my office/crews as needed for me to feel “O.K” about being away for the day! I believe rewarding my employee (Scott) with a day on the lake was an investment that will prove to be a wise choice. He was very impressed with the shore lunch, your commitment to “get fish” and you overall way of making the day plan to be “Gone Fishing with Charlie” again in the coming months!

Steve Hoopman

"Every time I fish with Tom it's a memorable experience. He has an unbelievable talent of locating and catching fish. He's the very best guide I've ever fished with."
Scott Johnson,
Construction Manager
Kraus-Anderson

Jason,
Just wanted to say a big THANKS to you for an excellent day of fishing. We had a great time and you taught us a lot about fishing for walleye that we needed to know years ago. We did catch some fish during the rest of the week. Did not get out on the big lake because of the wind. New boat is in the works. If you ever need a reference for your fishing services, please feel free to have anyone contact me.
We do plan to return to Bowen and Winnie same time next year. Will contact you for another day of fun.

Thanks,

Tim Hirner

"Tom is one of the best multi species guide I have ever fished with. No matter where and when he knows how to find the fish."
Dr. Joseph Chessare - Forest Park Illinois

Jason,
Thanks for the great time. Bruce really loved the trip and couldn't stop talking about the fishing. Please email the open dates for next June. I would really like to make this an annual thing. I also would like you to keep me in mind if you have any openings and the fishing is food for this year. I'll see if I can come up with my son or my brother. Hope all is well on your end.

Good Fishing,
Al

"Some of the best days on the water I have had are the ones I've had with Tom, he is a true professional."
Dr. Anthony Baraga,
University of Minnesota
Board of Regents