Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop
Located at 138 west main street in Perham, Minnesota,
to provide area fly fishing anglers with all of their
fly fishing equipment needs.
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Fly Fishing
Upper Mississippi River Float trips for smallmouth or fly fishing the Ottertail River for smallmouth and a multitude of other species.
Front 20 Outfitters will provide equipment and instruction for anyone interested in experiencing fly-fishing. Trips include basic instruction in casting, rigging, and presentation.
Upper Mississippi River Float Trips
The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America. The Upper Mississippi River is one of the premier smallmouth bass fisheries in the upper Midwest. The Mississippi is a classic smallmouth river that was made for fly fishing. The strict catch & release regulations in these waters ensure that the bass population stays strong. You’ll be fishing out of a Clackacraft Headhunter Skiff drift boat during your float so come and join us for a day of fishing and enjoy the beauty and fishing of the upper Mississippi River!
Enjoy a day on the Ottertail river fly fishing for smallmouth bass, and numerous other freshwater fish species. The Ottertail River has a catch and release regulation for all smallmouth bass from Friberg dam downstream to the Wilken county line and this has created an exceptional smallmouth fishery in southwest Ottertail County. Basic fly fishing skills will help make your trip more enjoyable and you should be in average condition or better for this trip.
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Trout Fishing
Charter Fishing for Rainbow Trout
We offer half and Full Day Trips, which can be fit into your schedule, although we hope to be out during the best fishing times.
Front 20 Outfitters, LLC brings you to some of the most scenic stream trout lakes in West Central Minnesota for an enjoyable and educational day on the water. Clearwater and Becker Counties provide a variety of trout fishing lakes for you to enjoy.
These lakes are deep, clear, and cold and have been stocked with rainbow trout for a number years we fish for them with a number of different techniques depending on the season and conditions including; still fishing with bait, trolling with shallow running crank baits, and trolling deeper with downriggers.
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About Your Guide:
I’m fortunate to have grown up and lived in northern Minnesota, this has allowed me the opportunity to fish many different types of water systems and I have logged hundreds of hours on the water. I’ve been an avid fisherman since my youth fishing whenever the opportunity presented itself whether it is on a lake, stream, or river. My wife Roxanne and I, have lived and fished extensively in West Central Minnesota for over 25 years, which is also our home. After being introduced to trout fishing, we were hooked and have logged hundreds of hours on the water.
While fishing out of our 18’ Lund Alaskan powered by a 75 HP Mercury we use several different techniques while fishing depending on the season, weather, and the mood of the fish. The main focus of our guide service is trout fishing in area lakes for rainbow trout; we generally still fish with bait for these fish, or troll using long lines or down riggers as conditions dictate. We have some excellent trout fishing right here in north-central Minnesota in the heart of walleye country in a number of lakes that are stocked annually by the DNR. Trout taken from the clear cold waters of these stocked stream trout lakes are excellent table fare and a downright blast to catch and it’s easy for the young fisherman to enjoy as well. These trout can also be caught on a fly rod with certain times of the year being better, we can also provide fly-fishing trips for warm water species as well any time of the year.
My wife and I love to fly fish and have been able to enjoy fly-fishing in Arizona, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Iowa as well as here in Minnesota. It is our passion for the outdoors and fishing that lead us to start our guide service and be able to share the excitement of trout fishing & fly-fishing with others. Whether this is your first time out, or if you are a fishing veteran, we want to share with you the excitement of fishing on some of the most beautiful lakes in the area!
Roxanne and I have been blessed with three daughters and ten grandchildren, who love to go fishing with grandma and grandpa.
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| Front 20 Outfitters fish from a Headhunter Skiff from Clackacraft Drift Boats!
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| Front 20 Outfitters, LLC
Fishes out of a Lund 1800 Alaskan powered by a Mercury 75 hp 4 stroke
Purchased From & Serviced By:
Vaughn Auto & Marine
Your Lund Boat & Mercury Dealer
New York Mills, Minnesota 56567
218-385-2855
www.vaughnautomarine.com
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Fishing Everywhere
Offers information on all types of fishing in all 50 states as well as information on major lakes in each state.
www.aa-fishing.com
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For some great fishing on the Bighorn River at Fort Smith, Montana
CONTACT Zoe & Dave at:
Absaraka@bhwi.net
ABSARAKA FISHING BEAR LODGE
P.O. BOX 7486
FT. SMITH, MONTANA 59035
OUTFITTER LIC. # 9893
1 877 506 HORN
Web site: www.bighornfishingbearlodge.com
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Front 20 Outfitters uses Shirley Mae's and Monticello Mississippi River Shuttles when fishing the Mississippi River, both provide excellent service!
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Minnesota Fly FishingMinnesota fly fishing reports, Minnesota fly fishing guides, Minnesota Fly Fishing Forums, Minnesota fly fishing flies, Minnesota fly fishing for Trout, Crappie, Smallmouth, Largemouth, Bass, Panfish, Pike, Musky.
www.mnflyfishing.com
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Pontoon Boat Restoration
Restore your used pontoon boat to near new condition.
Call Dan @ Modern Assemblies 218-385-3385
Modern Assemblies
102 Main Ave North
New York Mills, MN 56567
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| White Oak Inn & Suites
PO Box 128
201 4th Avenue NW
Deer River, MN 56636
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GrandStay® Hotel & Suites Perham, MN:
Hotel Suites for Business, Family, & Extended Stay
TripAdvisor.com's top-rated Perham, MN hotel, GrandStay® Hotel & Suites is the perfect choice for anyone looking for affordable, high-quality accommodations in the heart of Otter Tail Country. Our comfortable hotel has a number of spacious suites to choose from with all the amenities you need to feel at home. Located by Hwy 10 and MN-78, near New York Mills, MN and Frazee, MN, you’ll find us convenient for all your outdoor endeavors from snowmobiling to golf. 231 Market Drive
Perham MN 56573
Telephone 218 346 2033
Conveniently located off Hwy 10 and MN-78 in the heart of lake country.
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| Smallie Crow Wing River 2016 |
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| Smallie Mississippi River 2016 |
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| Crappie on Fly Rod 2016 |
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| Carp on the Fly Rod |
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| Rainbow Trout 2016 |
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| Rainbow Trout 2016 |
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| Sunnies on the fly rod 2016 |
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| Trout Fishing 2015 |
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| Lake Fishing 2015 |
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| Lake Fishing 2015 |
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| Panfish on the fly rod 2015 |
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| trout fishing 2015 |
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| Bad Medicine June 2014 |
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| 20" Rainbow June 2013 |
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| 18" Rainbow 9/20/12 |
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| The Mavrick July 2012 |
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| 21" Rainbow June 2012 |
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| Gamlin Family Rainbow trout June 2012 |
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| Emma May 2012 |
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| Lucy May 2012 |
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| 18" smallmouth on fly rod Oct 2011 |
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| Smallmouth on fly rod May 2012 |
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