Lake-Link Contributing Authors

Dan Anderson

Dan has examined ice fishing practices including the methods used by ice fishermen, their purchasing habits, safety values, and success rates. He's arranged ice fishing strategy in an easy to utilize method for increasing production and is the originator of the "STOP- Ice Fishing and START- Angling On Ice" concept using four styles of ice fishing and three methods for traveling light throughout a season. Dan's also a seminar presenter, director of the Ice Pro Team for Finicky's Fish Factory, and licensed guide.

John Andrew

Captain John Andrew is the owner and operator of The Angler's Choice Guide Service. John began fishing on Wisconsin's Big St. Germain Lake in 1964 at this grandfather's lakefront cabin. As John's passion for fishing grew he apprenticed under legendary Wisconsin Northwoods guide Jules Novak before he began his own guiding career. John holds two World Records in the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall Of Fame as well as two Outstanding Angling Achievement awards. Click here for more information on John Andrew and The Angler's Choice Guide Service.

Brock Annrose

Brock, alias The Hermit Writer, is an avid outdoor enthusiast, writer and photographer from Northeastern Wisconsin. Website: http://www.geocities.com/brock_freelancer/index.html.

Gilbert Arndt

Besides being Field Editor for Lake Puckaway on Lake-Link.com, Gil Arndton the Primos Pro-Staff, a freelance outdoor writer, videographer and hunting and fishing guide, with almost 20 years experience hunting bears. Gil owns and operates Lone Wolf Guide Service & Outdoor Videography which offers bear hunts, turkey hunts, waterfowl hunts, fishing on Lake Puckaway, as well as videotaping hunts, fishing ,or promotions for outdoor products or businesses. You can contact Gil at (920)394-3138, or email at lonewolf@dotnet.com.

Brian Athern

Brian J. Athern is a Field Editor with MidWest Outdoors Magazine, Fishing Facts Magazine and has also worked with the former www.thesuburbanangler.com. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article you can email Brian at bumnbri@aol.com

Ron Barefield

Ron is a Professional fishing guide based out of the Madison, Wisconsin area and is also a Fishing Educator

Todd Berg

Todd Berg and his wife Veronica own and operate Into The Outdoors, Inc., a licensed and insured guide service in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Into The Outdoors is a multi-species fishery and their motto is "First Class Fishing for First Class Clients". In addition to spending 100 or more days per year on the water (they bring the gourmet food too!), Todd & Veronica give speaking engagements and presentations for numerous fishing clubs and retail outlets. Todd is an active member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW), is the executive field producer for Mike Jackson Outdoors Radio, and is sponsored by Alumacraft Boats, Waterwerks, Johnson Outboards, Bottom Line Electronics, Rebel, Heddon, Smithwick, Cotton Cordell and Power Pro Lines among others. Into The Outdoors can be reached at 847-922-1271 or by e-mail at sales@intotheoutdoors.net.

Greg Bohn

Legendary Walleye guide, Greg Bohn has evolved into one of North America's foremost fishing educators and tackle designers. Bohn has been a pioneer in walleye tackle technology and presentation techniques for over 35 years! For more information on Greg you can visit his website at www.gregbohn.com.

Scott Bonnema

Scott Bonnema is a touring bass professional who fishes tournaments and offers instructional seminars throughout the Midwest. He’s a member of the Rapala Team, and Pro Staffs of Fuji Film, Northland Tackle, Ranger Boats and Mercury.

Jason Boser

Judy Brault

I'm Judy Brault a.k.a. CampBear, wife, mother of two, grandmother of one, work full time and I guess, gulp, middle aged. My main objective when fishing and camping is catching some peace of mind. Getting away from the phone, computer, television and listening to and staring at the water helps me achieve that.

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl

Brian “Bro” Brosdahl (Max, Minnesota) is a professional fishing guide and renowned ice fishing expert. For nearly two decades he’s been sharing his insights and innovations with the fishing public. He can be reached at bbro@paulbunyan.net.

Roger Brown

Roger is the founder and former President of the Pro-Tec School of Bassin', Inc. He is also a full time professional Bass angler and instructor and has over 20 years experience fishing as a pro. If you need any questions answered, wish to "Learn" how to bass fish, or would like to charter a bass fishing trip to see what it's all about, please feel free to visit his website(s) at: www.capital.net/~rlbrown or www.fishing-boating.com/basscoach or Email him at: rlbrown@capital.net , or even call him at (518) 597-4240 and he'll be happy to help any way he can!

Joe Bucher

Joe Bucher is one of the most highly regarded multispecies fishing and hunting authorities in the outdoor business trade. He has been an on-camera talent for 22 years. For more info on Joe you can view his website at www.joebucher.com.

John Butzlaff

Barb Carey

Barb Carey is the founder of WI Women Fish and been organizing fishing outings for Women since 2003. She is currently a WI licensed fishing guide, an Ice Fishing instructor for Becoming an Outdoors Women, and has written ice fishing articles for magazines. Prior events produced include Women's Ice Fisheree's, the annual Women's Fish Camp and several spring walleye excursions. Barb is on the pro staff of Jiffy Ice Drills, Lighthouse Tip Up Light Company and is a rep for Eskimo Ice Shacks. Barb holds several community volunteer positions and lives in Madison WI. WI Women Fish web site can be located at www.wiwomenfish.com.

Calvin Christopher

Tony Dean

Tony Dean is host and producer of "Tony Dean Outdoors," a regional television show that airs across the upper Midwest. Tony also produces "Dakota Backroads", a daily radio show that airs across both Dakotas and portions of surrounding states. Tony is a member of the North Dakota and National Freshwater Fishing Halls of Fame and has received numerous conservation awards at a local, state, regional and national level. Click here to visit Tony Dean's website..

Foster Dennis

Dennis Foster is a professional walleye tournament fisherman, an outdoor writer as well as a fishing and hunting guide in South Dakota. You can learn more by visiting www.eyetimepromotions.com or calling him directly at (605) 887-7069.

Dan Durbin

Dan Durbin writes outdoor columns and features for daily, regional, and national publications and is co-owner of an ad agency that specializes in working with hunting and fishing companies. He lives in Richfield Wisconsin with his wife Lisa, and sons Hunter and Blake.

Dave Duwe

Dave Duwe owns and operates Dave Duwe's Guide Service. Dave has been a Wisconsin fishing guide for over 13 years. He specializes in the lakes of Southeastern Wisconsin. Sponsors include; Alumacraft Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Arkie Jigs, a pro-staff member of Minn-kota trolling motors, Quantum, Berkley, Cotton Cordell, Lindy and All Terrain Tackle. For more information, please check Dave's website .

Mitch Eagan

Mitch Eeegan has a passion for teaching others about hunting and fishing via the typed word. The accomplished outdoor writer has spent years of merriment ripping smelt lips in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and other prolific smelty regions.

Pat Ehlers

Capt. Pat Ehlers owns The Fly Fishers Fly Shop in Milwaukee, WI. He has been fly-fishing for over 30 years. He has taught fly-fishing classes and schools and has given seminars throughout the country. His fishing has taken him across the U.S. as well as Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, Central America and the South Pacific. He works as a consultant to fly-fishing companies and has designed a series of fly lines for the Jim Teeny Fly Line Co. www.theflyfishers.com

Scott Ehricke

Scott "Axl" Ehricke owns and operates Winnebago Fishing Guide Service. He is a noted seminar speaker, radio show host, and has appeared in several TV segments and magazine articles across the country. He specializes in walleyes on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. Sponsors include; Lakemaster Maps, Okuma Fishing, Vicious Fishing Line, Mercury Marine, Kopper's Live Target Lures and Truckin’ America. For more information, please visit www.winnebagofishing.com

Jarrad Fluekiger

Jarrad Fluekiger is a well-known guide and walleye pro from Alma, Wis. Fluekiger is an AIM Walleye Series Pro Walleye Champion and has racked up 4 top-10 finishes on the Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour and has won over $55,000 in his career. In 2005, Fluekiger finished 4th at the Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour Championship in Moline, Ill., and finished seventh in the Land O’Lakes Angler of the Year Race. His favorite technique is fishing wing dams on his home water of the Mississippi River. When not fishing, Fluekiger is a trophy whitetail deer outfitter in Buffalo County, Wis. His sponsors include, Evinrude, Minn Kota, and Berkley. For more information on Jarrad you can visit www.riverguiding.com.

Scott Glorvigen

Frabill pro-staffer

Eric Haataja

Eric Haataja is the owner and operator of Big Fish Guide Service. He is an accomplished tournament pro, world record line class holder, articulate seminar speaker, father of 2 and married.

Dale Helgeson

Dale Helgeson is owner and operator of The Outdoor Experience Guide Service focusing on lakes in southeastern Wisconsin. Dale is a professional fisherman fishings the MWC walleye fishing circuits as well as writing articles for Lake-Link and Southeast Wisconsin Outdoor Guide among others. Dale is sponsored by these fine sponsors: Geneva Cabinet Company, Action Marine, DR Plastics, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Black Mountain Socks, RAM Mounts, Frabill, Pflueger Rods and Reels, Dave’s Kaboom Lures, Lake-Link.com, Kick’n Walleye Scents, Minn Kota, Strikemaster Augers, Mapping Specialists, Vexilar, Guest Pro Chargers, PowerPro Lines, KINeSYS Sunscreen, NPAA 872. His Pro Staffs include: Daiichi Hooks, XTools, FinTech Tackle Company, Off Shore Tackle, Navionics, Jammin Jigs/Bad Dog Lures

Justin Hoffman

Justin Hoffman is a 28-year old freelance outdoor writer and photographer, with freshwater fishing being his specialty. "Anything that swims," is his favorite target, although musky and bass are high on his list of priorities. He is a graduate of The North American School of Outdoor Writing and is a current member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Since beginning his freelance career in 1999, Justin has appeared in Real Fishing, Canadian Sportfishing, Ontario OUT OF DOORS and Canada's Outdoor Sportsman, and is a regular contributor to the Just Fishing Newspaper. Aside from the print medium, his work has also appeared on numerous outdoor internet sites that cater to fishing. Justin can be contacted at jnhoffman22@hotmail.com regarding any questions, comments or assignments.

Steve Huber

Steve Huber, an avid angler with over 35 years of experience (man, he's old) is one of the few multi-species guides in the Rhinelander area. He's been operating G & S Guide Service for 8 years now and loves to fish for Muskies, Northern Pike, Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass and the occasional Walleye (in no particular order). A person who loves to see others succeed, he's an educator while on the water and when he's not teaching you something, he'll regale you with tales of adventures and mis-adventures gleaned from his years on the water. If you liked this article, you can check out Steve's web site at http://www.herefishyfishy.com.

Rick Inzero

Ted Jarosh

Ted Jarosh is the editor for The New John Gillespie's Waters & Woods magazine. If you would like a free subscription to The New John Gillespie's Waters & Woods magazine, go to http://www.watersandwoods.com/ww-subscribe.html to subscribe or go to www.watersandwoods.com to visit their website.

rick jelak

Rick Jelak is an avid angler and hunter. He resides in Cross Plains, WI. In addition to writing free lance articles he is also the Lake-Link field editor for the Madison area. Contact him at Call Of The Wild Guide Service 608-798-3854 or e-mail at unclesmallie@yahoo.com.

Bob Jensen

Bob Jensen is the host of the Fishing the Midwest television series, a series of television fishing shows that highlight fishing locations and techniques throughout the Midwest. He also writes a syndicated fishing column and does fishing seminars throughout the Midwest. He is a former fishing guide and tournament angler. Visit Bob's web site at www.fishingthemidwest.com.

Chip Leer

Chip Leer is an avid ice angler and the Co-Founder of the On Ice Tour.

Jay C. Lorenz

Jay C. Lorenz was once a professional historian, with a thriving history shop in Tupelo, Mississippi. Unfortunately, the recession of 1981, coupled with a regrettable scandal over the correct spelling of Czechoslovakia, left Jay destitute and reduced to pursuing his other marketable talent; delivering Domino's Pizza in the greater Tupelo metropolitan area.

Ken Mack

Rick Madeja

Rick Madeja is an advid Illinois angler, tourmament fisherman and family man (wife Rose and three children; Melissa, Amanda and Ricky). Rick is a pro staffer of G. Loomis and is a team leader for Turning Point Propellers. Rick writes independantly for Big Bucks Bass, The Pro Fish Club News and Lake-Link.com. You can also see him occasionally laboring at Ed Shirley's Sports in Morton Grove, IL.

Rick finished 2nd place in the April 28th Big Bucks Bass Buddie tournament held on the Fox-Chain.
Finished 4th in the June 9th Northland Bass Buddie tounament held on the Fox-Chain.
Fininshed 19th in the Northland Bass Northstar classic (Championship) Held June 17th-21st out of Winneconne Wisconsin.

Jim McDonnell

Frabill pro-staffer

Renee McElwee

My name is Renée McElwee, a.k.a. MisMgmt here on Lake-Link. I've lived in Wisconsin my entire life. I'm married to the love of my life and my best friend, Phil, a.k.a. newinCudahy. We have a combined family of eight children, the oldest being 29 years old and the youngest being our 7½ year old twin sons, Devlin & Dylan. I've always enjoyed the outdoors, spending my summers camping and fishing with my parents as I was growing up. Courtesy of my avid fisherman husband, I've been re-introduced to open water fishing and have learned to ice fish. My family is the most important thing in my life and we've introduced all of our children to fishing over the years. I've always enjoyed writing and hope to share more of our fishing adventures with you!

Mike McQuitty

I've been tournament fishing for over 20 years. I've fished Red Man and Midwest Bass Circuits; qualifying for their regional's and classics. I fish many open tournaments with a top ten percent finish most of the time. I fish the Wisconsin Bass Federation often qualifying for the zone and state championships. I'm also a licensed guide, fish educator, seminar speaker and product rep. My sponsors are M-W Marine, Ranger Boats, Mercury Motors, Lowrance Electronics, Remy Batteries, ISG Fishing Products, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Mitchell, Johnson, Trilene, Stren, and Baby's Birth Benefits.

Rick Mihalek

Rick was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin and has hunted and fished all his life. The love for the outdoors lead him to start his own guide business, Chequamegon Outfitters, 5 years ago. Rick is the Vice President Ashland Rod & Gun Club, he also sits as the Vice Chairman for the Ashland County Conservation Congress. He has been featured in the The Duluth News Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press for his guided nightime walleye trolling on Chequamegon Bay, Rick's specialty.

Jason Mitchell

The author Jason Mitchell is credited with pioneering many modern ice tactics for walleyes and earned a reputation as a renowned ice fishing guide on Devils Lake, North Dakota with the Perch Patrol Guide Service before a career in outdoor television. Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television can be viewed on FSN North at 9:30 Sunday mornings and FSN Midwest at 8:30 am Saturday mornings. Show schedule can be found at www.jasonmitchelloutdoors.com.

Mike Mladenik

Mike has been a Wisconsin Fishing guide for 25 years, authored several books, and has his own Television Show "Fishing with Northwood's Guide Mike Mladenik". Sponsors include Sylvan/Smokercraft Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Zieman Trailers, Lamiglas Rods and Peshtigo River Rentals. For more information go to his website www.bigsmallmouth.com

Bruce Mosher

Bruce Mosher

The author, Bruce Mosher, is an accomplished angler and developer of unique fishing products. His specialties are open water walleyes and ice fishing. Bruce Mosher also owns Today's Tackle, manufacturers of the Foam Walker and Ice Buster Bobbers.

Paul Nelson

Outdoor Writer Paul Nelson is a veteran guide who specializes fishing waters along Minnesota's famous Highway 2. Nelson can be reached at Bemidji Area Lakes Guide Service, panelson@paulbunyan.net, 218-759-2235.

Tom Neustrom

Tom Neustrom is one of the best fishing guides in Minnesota and a tireless promoter of the fishing industry with 33 years of experience backing him. Tom has been recognized by In-Fisherman, North American Fishing Club, Fishing Facts Magazine, and Minnesota Sportsman as one of the top walleye fishing guides in the country. Working closely with numerous publications, Tom writes constantly from his home in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise in the sport of fishing with thousands of readers.Tom leads fishing seminars and workshops throughout the Midwest. He has led seminars and workshops in Denver, Buffalo, N.Y., Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Mich., Bismarck, N.D. numerous cities throughout Minnesota, and many smaller towns and cities across the Midwest. For more information on Tom visit his web site at www.mnfishingconnections.com.

Doug Newhoff

Doug Newhoff is Outdoor Editor of the Waterloo Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) and friend to Fishing the Wildside.

Judy Nugent

Judy Nugent has been writing for several years. Her work can be found in Wisconsin Outdoor News, Wisconsin Outdoor Journal, Wisconsin Sportsman, Midwest Outdoors, Fly Fisherman Magazine and Snowshoe Magazine among others. She is also on the TV show OUTDOOR WISCONSIN. Judy has experience in radio with the show Great American Outdoor Trails where she does a weekly segment called Women on the Trail.

Carol Painter

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Captain Marty Papke

Captain Marty Papke is the owner of Little Bay De Noc Fishing Charters. Captain Papke wears many hats as a full-time fishing educator, communicator and guide. Marty authors dozens of articles annually for fishing publications, and is frequently used as a source of information by other outdoor writers. You can get a hold of Marty at 1-800-708-2347 or email him at martyp@littlebaydenoc.com. You can also get more information about his guide service by visiting http://www.littlebaydenoc.com.

Ted Peck

Cap'n Ted Peck has over 30 yrs. guiding experience, specializing in multi-species fishing on Pool 9-10 of the Mississippi from Genoa, Wi. to Prairie du Chien. Cap'n Ted is a pro staffer for Lund, Northland Tackle, MinnKota, Bill Lewis Lures and Cottonmouth Lures. When not guiding Cap'n Ted communicates the outdoors experience via newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and through seminars. This work has taken him all over the midwest, Canada and beyond... but he always returns to the upper Mississippi which he considers the most diverse fishery in North America. Click here for more info on Ted's guide service. Cap'n Ted's new book Mississippi Musings with the Old Guide is a personal account of his long career as a professional fishing guide on Old Man River. It is available in the Lake-Link Outlet.

John Peterson

John Peterson is the President Northland Fishing Tackle. John has been fishing for over 40 years, and has been active in many of sport fishing tournamant and promotions throughout the US and Canada. He won the prestigious '96 Professional Walleye Trail tournament on Lake of the Woods, and is a six time PWT championship Qualifier. John was a past Muskie, Inc. tournament winner, and top ten finisher on the Minnesota State B.A.S.S. championship.

Ted Pilgrim

Ted Pilgrim (nom de guerre) is a veteran outdoor writer, ex-fishing guide, and trained biologist who hails from Northcentral Minnesota. First published in national fishing periodicals at age 16, Pilgrim has for over two decades contributed to numerous national and regional publications on a wide range of angling related topics- from bass, walleye and catfish to ice-fishing, conservation and fly-fishing for monster carp.

Robert Piorkowski

Rob is a Field Editor for Midwest Outdoors Magazine, Featured Columnist for BigfishTackle.com, Contributing Writer for Illinois Outdoors and works as a Environmental Project Manager near Chicago, Il. When not casting for bass out of his boat, you'll find him wading local rivers searching for bass with a flyrod. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, contact Rob at rob_fishon@hotmail.com

On Ice Tour Pro Staff

On Ice Tour (a division of WildSide Diversified), co-founded by Chip Leer and Tommy Skarlis, is an extensive effort focusing on generating excitement for the great sport of ice fishing. For more articles, fishing tips, info on the latest and greatest ice gear or a schedule of On Ice Tour Pro Staff appearances, log onto www.onicetour.com.

Dennis Radloff

Dennis Radloff is the owner and operator of Sterling Guide Service which specializes in Walleye and Musky Fishing. Dennis has helped run and coordinate many of the Lake-Link.com Youth Tournaments. He is also a PMTT angler, Dave's Turf & Marine/Princecraft Pro Staff, and a Mepp's Field Staffer.

Jon Rasmussen

Jon Rasmussen is a native of Menasha, Wisconsin but his job as a U.S. Navy journalist has taken him all over the country. His work has appeared in Midwest Outdoors, North American Fisherman and Badger Sportsman. Jon is also a Wisconsin editor for Midwest Outdoors and member of the U.S. Match Fishing Team, participating in national and international events.

RIVER RAT

River Rat has been fishing the Petenwell Flowage for over 40 years and owns Gone Fishing Guide Service and enjoys primarily fishing for walleyes but is well educated on many other species. He is also a Field Editor for Lake-Link.com as well as other sites and is very knowledgeable on the history and fishing tactics of the Petenwell Flowage and Wisconsin River.

Tony Roach

Tony Roach grew up in northern Minnesota where he has been a fishing professional for over a decade. He has guided on a wide variety of lakes including Mille Lacs, Winnibigoshish, Lake of the Woods, and many more! Roach, a professional walleye angler competes in tournaments across the Midwest. Tony offers a vast knowledge of multi-species fishing, on a wide variety of waters.

Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan is an outdoor writer and avid angler who enjoys targeting trophy fish throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Steve Sams

Steve Sams is an outdoor writer and licensed fishing guide who specializes in walleye, musky and deer hunting.

Nancy Schraufnagel

My name is Nancy Schraufnagel. I was born and raised in Dodge County. Wi. I love the Great Outdoors!

Bill Schultz

Bill Schultz lives in New Berlin, WI and is a contributing writer for www.lake-link.com, www.smallmouths.com and various outdoor magazines. He is a smallmouth bass enthusiast and since catching his first in 1994 has caught and released 13,000 smallies. His focus has been the big waters of Green Bay in Door County along with rivers and streams throughout Wisconsin. Bill is member of the Wilderness Systems Kayaks Pro Staff, along with serving on a number of other Pro Staffs and is sponsored by a variety of companies. He is a popular seminar speaker and since 2001 has presented numerous times at the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Sports Show, Bass Pro Fishing Classic in Chicago, Chicagoland Outdoor Show, Madison Fishing Expo, Wisconsin and Illinois Smallmouth Alliances and many fishing clubs. Twice he has been featured in Bassmaster Magazine articles as well as Outdoor Life, Outdoor News, Kayak Angler and a variety of other publications. Bill has done segments for Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen and Outdoor Wisconsin.

Rebecca Schultz

Rebecca Schultz is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Holistic Nurse. She is certified as a clinical aromatherapist and a Reiki Practitioner. As clinical associate professor for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Department of Family Medicine, she is an active clinician within the Aurora UW Medical Group Family Medicine Residency and Clinic. As a holistic nurse she incorporates the conventional and complementary modalities into her practice including guided imagery that have been shown to be clinically effective for health benefits. She is married to Bill Schultz, avid smallmouth bass angler. Her enjoyment of walking and wading incorporates her love of nature and the pleasure of sharing Bill's passion.

Dan Small

Dan Small is host/producer of Outdoor Wisconsin on Public Television and Outdoors Radio. He is also contributing editor of Wisconsin Outdoor News. He has written several thousand articles for national, regional and state-based outdoor publications since 1972. Listen to his syndicated weekly radio show on stations throughout Wisconsin and here on Lake-Link. For more information visit www.dansmalloutdoors.com.

Dustin Smith

Dustin Smith lives in southern Wisconsin. He is 16 years old and fishes for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass with a little occasional muskie and northern fishing. If you ever have any questions for him,you can contact him at Flatlandbike10@hotmail.com.

Larry Smith

Along with being a television personality and professional angler, Larry Smith is the owner of Strike Master Guide Service located out of Berlin, Wisconsin.

Robert Stitt

Patricia Strutz

Patricia Strutz, "A Blond and Her Boat", is a musky fishing zealot whose energy and enthusiasm for the sport is contagious. Her true passion is row trolling for 'skies in late fall. She offers traditional casting packages, too. Strutz also works with other pro's to offer group fishing trips to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada. Check out the WOW! Women on the Water page for complete details. Patricia especially enjoys teaching other women how to hunt muskies. She is an outdoor writer,co-inventor of the Sea-View Marine Shield, instructional DVD host, and may be booked to give presentations on musky fishing to interested groups. www.ablondandherboat.com

Fishing The Wild Side

Co-founded by Chip Leer and Tommy Skarlis, Fishing the WildSide is an extensive effort focused on generating excitement for the great sport of fishing. For more articles, fishing tips, info on the latest and greatest fishing gear or a schedule of Fishing the WildSide Pro Staff appearances, log onto www.fishingthewildside.com. For a free copy of the Fishing the WildSide Annual, call (218) 547-4714.

Ted Pilgrim with Tony Roach

Terry Tuma

Terry is a professional angler, TV and Radio personality. Terry lives in Minneapolis, MN.

Lawrence Van Veghel

L.A. Van Veghel has been writing and selling outdoors articles for 35 years. He's a fishing tournament winner both in open water and in ice fishing in panfish and gamefish, including winning both the northern pike and panfish categories in the 2008 Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener. He's an officer in numerous writing and fishing organizations, including serving as media director for the Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd. and as secretary and media director for the statewide Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organizations. As a writer, he's sold over 1,650 articles, and as a technical writer, he's written and had published 154 books, plus a rotary saw operating manual. L.A. is an angler who also writes, and he believes "you can't talk the talk, unless you can walk the walk."

Noel Vick

Jackie Vogen

My name is Jackie Vogen "aka Redrose4u2" and I'm 50 years old. I live in New Lenox, Illinois. I've been married to my husband and best friend, Ken, for 31 years. We've raised two beautiful daughters, who are now grown up, and have left home. We've recently entered into a new stage in our life; we've become "empty nesters". This new independence has allowed me to discover my passion in life; I LOVE TO FISH! I'm what you would call a "Beginner Fisherwoman" or a "Novice". Besides fishing, I enjoy computers, gardening and photography. Through fishing and photography, I've been able to capture my thoughts, while surrounded in the beauty of the sport. I'm looking forward to sharing my passion with you!

DON WAIER

Lake-Link Staff Member

Matt Weber

Alice Williamson

Alice Williamson aka Farmerswife. I have lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I love the outdoors. I love turkey hunting, camping and fishing (ice fishing being my favorite). My family is the most important thing to me along with my friends. I am going on 12 years of being married to my husband Mike and he has not traded me in yet! My son, Jesse, and our daughter, Bailey, are making life interesting to say the least. And always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

Janice Wittkopp

I am a 56-year-old woman just recently retired who plans to devote a great deal of my time promoting fishing for women. I am presently starting a women's fishing group in Sheboygan, Fond du Lac and Manitowoc counties.

Jeff Zinuticz

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