Deer River, Grand Rapids and Northern Minnesota Fishing Guides and Guided Walleye, Musky, Bass, Crappie  and Perch Fishing Trips

Tim Dorholt-Grand Rapids, Minnesota Founding Member NMLOG   

Twenty one years ago I began guiding in the Grand Rapids area.  Throughout these years I have been fortunate to fish many of the Itasca County area lakes.  I love to fish all of the species our area has to offer.  I enjoy helping anglers learn how to fish and teaching them proven techniques to help them catch their favorite fish.  I enjoy guiding families, cooking shore lunch and working with kids.  I am an avid outdoorsman and I stay involved in many outdoor activities.

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With 20 years experience as a full time, professional fishing guide. I specialize in Walleye fishing and also offer Musky, Northern Pike, Bass and Panfish trips on a wide variety of lakes within 100 miles of Deer River, Minnesota including Lake Winnibigoshish, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Whitefish Lake, Cass Lake, Bowstring Lake, Sand Lake, Pokegama and many others. I am available for seminars and promotions. Open water and ice fishing.

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Marty grew up on Pear Lake in Grand Rapids. Parents Margaret and George made family fishing trips to summer cottage on Lake Winnibigoshish a priority with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His parents instilled a “never give up” attitude with the kids. Occupation: Professional walleye angler, owner of Gemini Sport Marketing, and Host of Pro’s Pointer Television. Family: Wife; Laura (High School sweetheart and best friend) Dog: Hooch – Golden Retriever age 3 & Honey – Golden Retriever age 1
Cat: Pinecone age 9 Identical Twin: Scott
Hobbies: Upland game hunting and dog training, sneaking away in the spring to chase steelhead trout, deer hunting with wife Laura, and being a good husband.
Desire: To impact the growth of fishing and outdoor participation among people that haven’t experienced the outdoors. Motivate people to “Get Outside!” View Marty's Page

Grew up: Grand Rapids, MN. 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Parent’s home resides on Pear Lake. Fishing was always a family focus. Father owned a CPA firm. Business environment was always discussed, and if you were going to make it in fishing, you need to know the business of fishing. Occupation: Professional walleye angler, owner of Gemini Sport Marketing, and Host of Pro’s Pointer Television Family: Wife: Tina Children: Lauren age 13 & Adam age 10 Dog: Nala–Golden Retriever Cat: Buckshot Identical Twin: Marty Hobbies: Family fishing trips and hunting trips. Favorites are sneak hunting trophy whitetail, duck hunting with kids, and steelhead fishing on rivers throughout Great Lakes area. Desire: To have a major impact on the business of the outdoors that not only grows the outdoor industry, but also professionalizes how it is perceived. View Scott's Page

Born and raised in the town of Grand Rapids, I have taken the opportunity to become a knowledgeable multi-species guide on many of the lakes and rivers in Itasca County.  From Lake Winnibigoshish, Pokegama, Mississippi River, Bowstring to Red Lake and many others, there are many species to catch and I enjoy all of them. Walleyes are my passion, and offer night fishing trips for those looking for increased numbers and large size fish.

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Arnie Nichols

I began my fishing adventures over 40 years ago with the help of a great teacher, my father. Today I am a Professional Bass Angler fishing both on a local level as well as a National Bass Tournament circuit. I also host several Kid's Casting Contests and Kid's Fishing Clinics each year as a way to introduce kids to fishing. Although I specialize in Bass fishing, I also enjoy fishing other species such as Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. I am available for seminars and promotional events as well as product testing and consulting.

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Jim Trombley

Growing up in the twin cities as a young boy, my dad would take me fishing on weekends. During the summer months I fished the Mississippi River almost every day. When I got older I started fishing walleye's on Mille Lacs Lake and got hooked. I now have a passion for walleye fishing. I started tournament fishing in 1990 and since have had the privilege of winning several. As for guiding, well that is what I enjoy most. I have met so many wonderful and interesting people over the years and count it a privilege to take people fishing and to be able to enjoy the great outdoors God created.

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The Northern Minnesota League Of Guides was formed primarily to enhance the ability of area resort, hotel and travel professionals to attract and serve larger groups by offering group-guiding services of a uniform quality and price. Through this association, it is the objective of the Northern Minnesota League Of Guides to be recognized as leaders in the fishing industry through professionalism and quality of service.