Changes for 2018!

Hey folks, time flies..eh?

2017 Was a pretty good year, solid action despite strange weather...but being adaptable is what what makes flyfishing fun.  Personally I've had a big dry spell with steelhead (mostly because I haven't been fishing for them, d'oh) but finally grabbed a beautiful dime bright Brule steelhead on the swing in November, on short trip to the northwoods. Doesn't get much better than that...

2018 is going to see a few changes for Wisco Outfitters, the biggest one is bringing a rental Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia to the fleet.  Think airbnb, but for a camper van.  It will be available for week/weekend trips, all stocked and ready to camp. It will be a great platform for those coming into the area to use for exploring, or for locals that want to get out of town on an adventure. I've been diligently surfing classifieds around the country looking for the right van, and have a couple beauties lined up. Then it will be off to my brothers shop, Ben's VeeDub Shop for a thorough once over, then it will be ready to rent. Thinking April/May launch, but setting up reservations earlier. Stay tuned!

Also in 2018 I will be revising the price structure/goal of some of the guiding program. The biggest being free outings for beginners. Yes, free. A lot of beginners get started at a local shop or TU event, only to get the stoke burning..yet have no clue what to do in the next step. Wisco Outfitters wants to help. Think 1-4 hour lessons/trips/discussions tailored to what the specific new angler needs..on the water, at a local park, or even at your favorite watering hole. Want to drive around and check out fishing spots/access? Need help reading water? Need some casting tips? Want to learn rigging, or what gear you need? WO can help.  The goal is to get more new anglers on the water, get them fishing, and help them enjoy the sport.  Stay tuned for more detail on this as well...in the meantime email wiscooutfitters@gmail.com

Looking forward to 2018!

Matt

Changes! Jobs, summer, fishing, oh my!

Hi Folks,

Been an interesting summer around here...big news is a new full time job! I am now a salesperson with Zimbrick Mini of Madison. I've always been a car guy too, and ZImbrick is a great local business...so I'm excited to get started there. If you're interested in Mini's, or are looking for a used vehicle...give me a holler.

With that, I will be closing down my real estate business this year. Its been great working with people and keeping my pulse on recreational land, but I no longer have time to devote to real estate along with everything else. However, if you need help with an agent..I can help point you in the right direction.

You may have also seen some pics of trips we've done in the Confluence Boatworks (now owned by Stealthcraft) Hooligan raft. It's a great little boat, and is a ninja in skinny water and smaller rivers. I have a little boat ADD, so the raft is up for sale....give me a shout at wiscooutfitters@gmail.com if you are interested. Stay tuned for more boat news in the future ;-)

I'll admit it's been a busy summer, and haven't been getting out on the water as much as I'd like.  Did manage a quick trip up to Hayward over the 4th weekend, to fish with my good buddy Erik Huber of Hayward Flyfishing Company. We battled the hoards of tubers but still managed to fool a good number of smallies....boogles, murdich minnows, divers...they ate everything. Good times on some of my favorite water. 

Warm days have me thinking of mousing for trout, and getting some night bassing in. Summer nights are a great time to be out...esp. with this hot weather.  

WIth the departure from real estate, you'll start to see more conservation and fishing news based content, esp. on the Wisco Outfitters Facebook page. I'm also going to try to feature some of the great local guides, bloggers, and artists we have in the greater WI area. I'll also still be doing some educational trips, as well as co-fishing trips to further destinations. Lots to come....stay tuned, and FISH LOCAL!

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