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These are the people who will guide you on the trip of your dreams...
 Phil Schweik
188 Scout Road
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-5843, (715) 581-2620
Click here to E-mail me personally: pschweik@dwave.net
Central Wisconsin, known to few for it's outstanding fishing and hunting opportunities is the area that I call home. Over the past 40+ years I have made it my personal obligation to intimately learn the vast woods and abundant lakes and rivers in this area. By doing so I can provide you with an outdoor experience that you won't ever forget.
Hello, my name is Phil Schweik: I live in Mosinee Wisconsin with my wonderful and supportive wife Rhonda and our three children. In addition to being a husband and father I enjoy nothing more than fishing and hunting. My memberships to fishing organizations like Bills Musky Club keep me involved with groups of people that are as concerned about the outdoors and the environment as much as myself. My work with groups like the Kippenberg Creek Kids www.kippenbergcreekkids.com gives me the opportunity to work with and help youths and individuals that are less fortunate than us. In addition to being a licensed Wisconsin fishing and hunting guide, I am a tournament angler and director, author, seminar speaker, radio and TV personality. I am also employed at the Wausau Gander Mountain Store in the fishing department.
With this vast involvement it has given me the opportunity to become not only very experienced in the woods and on the water, but also well educated in the fishing and hunting industry. With this knowledge I am able to teach and educate children as well as adults in the fields of hunting and fishing. By spending the day with me you are not just going fishing or hunting, you are getting true: "On the Water" or "In the Woods" fishing and hunting experiences. I look forward to each and every trip in the hopes of being able to fulfill your dreams of catching that first fish or getting the trophy of a lifetime!!!
Tournament fishing credits:
Invitational Championship winner in 2002 for the Wisconsin Musky Tour.
Team of the Year in 2002 and 2003 for the Wisconsin Musky Tour.
48 Top Ten Finishes in Musky Tournaments.
16 Professional Musky Tournament Wins.
15 Big fish Awards Pro Musky Tournaments.
The professional tournament circuits that I participate in include: The Wisconsin Musky Tour (W.M.T.) Paul's Pro- Am, The Professional Musky Tournament Trail (P.M.T.T.) Rollie & Helens Musky Tournaments, The Rhinelander Hodag Musky Challenge and the Park Falls Chamber Musky Tournament.
Charities & organizations that I work with: Mosinee Chamber of Commerce, 12 Apostles Musky Club, American Red Cross, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Kippenberg Creek Kids, Mosinee Kiwanis, Portage County Boys & Girls Club, and the Mosinee High School for Career Day.
I am a pro-staff member for the following companies: Gander Mountain, Crestliner, Mercury Motors, Minn Kota, Hummingbird, Johnson Outdoors, Amherst Marine, Frabill, Suick lures, Musky Innovations, Dunwright Tackle, Ducktail Lures, The Sportsmans Repair Shop, Cortland Fishing Line & Rods, Roberts Outdoors Inc. Mapping Specialists, DeLong Lures, Wisconsin Product Development, Red October Baits, Ladredge Outdoors, Monster Outdoors, and Reel Weeds.
I have also done numerous seminars and articles on musky fishing, and I am an official CUB RADIO Sport Fishing Reporter (WCUB).
Justin Gaiche
2402 Zimmerman St
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 551-7600
Click here to request a trip with Justin: fishingwithjustin@yahoo.com
My name is Justin Gaiche and I'd love to be your guide. As Co-Founder of Hooksetters, I have taken great pride in watching our company grow, especially because of the quality guides that have become a part of it. I truely believe, this is the finest assembled group of professional fishing guides in the state of Wisconsin. Our tight-knit, family orientated group prides ourselves in the ability to not only put people on great fish, but make them feel like they're with family.
In addition to guiding with Hooksetters, I have worked for Gander Mtn for 12 years. While I often guide for smallmouth bass on the fly and walleyes in Central Wisconsin, muskies are my favorite. As a touring participant of the Wisconsin Musky Tour, I have recorded 18 top 10 finishes including the 2002 Hunter Trophy Award, 2007 Pewaukee Champs and 2008 Sam/Dam Champs. This allows me to travel the state and guide the lakes of Oneida and Vilas Co., my home waters of the Wisconsin River and in southern Wisconsin.
I have had much of my work published in magazines like: Musky Hunter Magazine, Wisconsin Outdoor Journal, Wisconsin Outdoor News, Woods N' Waters Magazine, Sportsman's Connection, Wishigan Outdoors, Midwest Fishing and Hunting News & others.
I love guiding. As much fun as tournaments, writing and speaking are, nothing gives me more pleasure than the times I get to contribute to the angling success of others. I have watched children shiver with excitement and grown men fumble words in happiness. I look at each guiding trip as an opportunity to fulfill someone's dream of "Catching the Big One like on the left!" I hope I get that chance with you.
Craig Lemmer
629 Hwy 86
Tomahawk, WI 54487
715-453-1163
E-mail; lemmerccch@verizon.net
The northwoods of Tomahawk, Wisconsin offer peace and beauty found in few places in the world. Covered with waters filled with wonderful fisheries of musky, walleye, pike and panfish, this is certainly a place you want to visit. In the center of Tomahawk is a lake with a long history of great musky fishing and it is called Lake Mohawskin. This lake is special to me because it is literally the back yard I share with my wife Heidi and our three great children. Living on Lake Mohawskin gives me daily fishing experience that makes me a successful guide and tournament angler. It is here where many clients just pull into my driveway, walk past the kid's sandbox and right into my family-friendly Ranger 618 boat.
In addition to guiding and tournaments, I also am a free lance outdoor writer, avid hunter and organize youth fishing events for Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited.
While I live on Lake Mohawskin as Hooksetter's Northern Outpost, I also spend a great deal of time fishing near by lakes like Lake Alice, Lake Nokomis, Jersey City Flowage and the Willow Flowage. With fishing like this, I can't help but want to share it with anglers.
I am sponsored by the following...  
Glenn Moberg
608 Dalton Drive
Mosinee WI 54455
Phone: 715-693-1646 Cell: 715-574-6861
E-mail: gmoberghooksetters@yahoo.com
Hi I'm Glenn Moberg I live in Mosinee Wisconsin with my wife Diane and my daughter Lindsay. I am an avid hunter and fisherman and have a great knowledge of multi-species fishing and hunting. I am very commited when it comes to being a fishing and hunting guide. My passion for the outdoors is not only expressed in the amount of time that I spend in the woods and on the water but by the involvement that I have with organizations within the industry like the Kippenberg Creek Kids www.kippenbergcreekkids.com and Bills Musky Club www.billsmuskyclub.com which I am on the Board of Directors. Spending time in the woods and on the water are what I do. My true passion is hunting muskies, which is only second to chasing huge whitetails.
Tournament Credits:
2002 – 2nd Place Bill’s Musky Club – Lake Wausau, Wausau
2003 – 7th Place Wisconsin Musky Tour – Lake Wausau, Wausau, Wisconsin
2004 – 8th Place Wisconsin Musky Tour – Eagle River Chain - Eagle River, Wisconsin
2008 - 1st Place World Musky Hunt – Minocqua Chain – Minocqua, Wisconsin
2009 - 7th Place Pauls Pro Am - Eagle River Chain - Eagle River, Wisconsin
2009 - Big Fish Award - Pauls Pro Am - Eagle River Chain - Eagle River, Wisconsin
I am sponsored by: Ladredge Outdoors, Monster Outdoors, Reel Weeds, Frabill, Ducktail Lures, Black River Bait, Halfmoon Bar & Grill, Tyrrant Lures
Memberships: Bills Musky Club-Life Member, National Rifle Association-Endowment Member, Amateur Trap Shooting Association-Life Member, Gunsmiths Pistol & Rifle Club-Life Member,
Wisconsin Bowhunters Association-Life Member, North American Fishing & Hunting Club- Life Member, National wild turkey federation sponsor.
Adam Rasmussen
1597 Red Pine Ln
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 340-8509
allwaysfishing@yahoo.com
Growing up in Central Wisconsin, guide Adam Rasmussen, has spent countless hours on these waters. No matter what species you are looking to catch he has the expeirience and knowledge to give you memories that will last a lifetime. Adam has been a successful guide since 2003. He has also been fishing professionaly on the FLW Walleye League, FLW Walleye Tour and the Masters Walleye Circuit since 2005. In 2005, he won the FLW on the Bay of Green Bay, being the youngest angler to ever win an FLW event. The next day he won the WWA on Green Bay, taking back to back wins. Adam is also Co-Founder of Custom Angler. At Custom Angler they specialize in making in-line trolling weights and custom painted spinner blades. If you don’t see Adam on the water you might find him down at Gander Mountain in Wausau, WI. He has been employed there since 2003, and is a product specialist in the Fishing and Archery Departments. Not only will you have a fish catching day but you will be sure to have a lot of laughs and memories on the water as well.
1st place FLW Walleye League
3 top 20 finishes at FLW Walleye League
8th place at 2005 FLW Championship
1st place World Walleye Association
3 top 20 MWC finishes
5th place at MWC Championship
5 top 10 finishes at WVBB
2 first place finishes at WVBB
 Kurt Schultz
2710 N 120th Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401
ksguiding@gmail.com
Cell: 715-571-7132
Specializing in Merrill to Brokaw Float trips.
My name is Kurt Schultz. I live west of Wausau with my wife Carrie and our two year old daughter Claire. I am a licensed Wisconsin Fishing Guide and my 11 year of experience under the name "Kurt's Guiding" and now "Hooksetters" together has been something that I have always wanted to pursue. I spend all of my time fishing on the Wisconsin river and it's flowages. I run a 17 foot Jon boat with a 40 hp. jet drive allowing me to navigate the shallow waters of the Wisconsin River.
If you are looking for early spring walleye and bass trips or looking to chase the elusive musky this is a trip for you. From spring to summer to fall, you will not be disappointed with the amazing senary WI has to offer along with the wildlife, along the way.
I am involved with fishing organizations such as the Kippenberg Creek Kids, Bill's Musky Club, and the 12 Apostles.I am dedicated to give and enjoyable and educational outing. I am sponsored by Ducktail lures, and Angling Solutions.
Jeff Wieloch
807 14th Street
Mosinee WI 54455
Phone: 715-551-7827
Meet Hooksetters very own Bowfishing guide:
Jeff Wieloch is a 30+ year native of the Central Wisconsin area residing right here in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Jeff lives with his wonderful and supportive wife and two awesome children.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Jeff's experiences in the wild have made him not only an expert in the area but around the country as well. In addition to Jeff's vast outdoor experiences, his in depth education combined with his employment at Gander Mountain as the Archery Department Manager has made him a leader in the industry.
Jeff and his partner Dean Wendt are Nationally recognized as leading instructors and educators in the industry. They have not only trained and instructed the other local guides but they have given in depth seminars on the how-to's and the basics of bowfishing along with tips on safety for night time bowfishing. In adition to their accomplishments locally they have accumulated multiple national awards in the industry and have a 2007 Illinois Bowfishing State Championship to hang their hat on. These two guys are the best of the best! There is no one better!
With having over 25 years each of time tested and proven results between Dean and Jeff they will prove to you that with their experience and expertise that they can put anyone on fish. Not only are you gong to tag some very nice fish these two guys will have you laughing and in tears all night long with tales and yearns of past experiences.
So, for something new and out of the ordinary and as a way of tuning up that old calibrated eye for the upcoming dear season or as a way of getting out and getting some very interesting night time photos (for all of you camera addicts) why don't you give night time bowfishing a try. I did and I loved it! It was a blast!!!
*For more information on getting out with Jeff just let us know and we will get you hooked up.
Brian Garvin
924 Golf Club Rd.
Wausau,Wi 54403
bjgarvin@live.com
Hello my name is Brian Garvin a guide with Hooksetters guide service. My home waters are Lake Wausau, Lake Dubay, Mosinee Flowage, and Lake Mohawksin. I grew up in Stevens Point and moved to Wausau after college. I am also a Professional Musky Tournament angler. The series I fish is the WMT. I have recorded several top 20 finishes. My boat of choice is a Crestliner Fish Hawk powered by a 150hp Mercury Optimax. I have been fishing my whole life but only started competitive fishing about 10 years ago. My sponsors are Ducktail Lures, Amherst Marine, and Bitten Tackle. If you would like to spend an afternoon or perhaps a whole day on the water please contact me through the Hooksetters contact information and we will make the arrangements.
As always good luck fishing.
 BEN MUELLER
4301 Fox Run Lane
Weston WI 54476
Phone: 715-370-2724
Email: info@pearlriverllc.com
Ben Mueller is my name and fishin’ is my ‘game’! The ‘game’ started when I was just eight years old and basically you could say I grew up on the water. I’ve lived in central Wisconsin my whole life and have had many great opportunities to fish the vast and beautiful lakes in the state.
I started competitive fishing in local contests when I was eight years old. For the next 20 plus years I continued to familiarize myself with new bodies of water and expand my fishing knowledge and techniques. In 2004 I took fishing to another level in which I started to fish professional fishing tournaments. In 2005 I took first place with fellow guide Adam Rasmussen in the World Walleye Association Tournament held in Green Bay Wisconsin. Since then I have been “hooked” on doing the best I can every time I fish.
Tournament Credits:
2004 – 14th FLW Walleye Tour, Lake Erie
2005 – 1st WWA Walleye Tour, Green Bay
2008 – 3rd GOB Fall Walleye Tournament, Lake Dubay
2009 – 4th GOB Spring Walleye Tournament, Lake Dubay
2009 - 5th Reel’Em Inn Walleye Tournament, Willow Flowage
2009 - 1st Fall Walleye Tournament, Lake Dubay
My primary specialty is walleye fishing and secondary is bass and panfish (bluegill, perch, and crappie). My favorite bodies of water to fish in Wisconsin are the Minocqua chain, the Wisconsin River system, Chelsea Lake, the bay of Green Bay, Big St. Germain, Lake Dubay, Lake Wausau, and the Willow, Eau Pleine, Miller Dam, and Rainbow flowages. I guide out of a fully outfitted Ranger 620 powered by a 225hp Evinrude E-tech with state of the art equipment and electronics
When I’m not fishing I’m designing and building homes through my business Pearl River Development LLC. I live in Weston Wisconsin with my wonderful and supportive wife Paula along with our son Zachary
f you would like to learn about trolling, jigging, cranking, or just want to spend an afternoon or day relaxing and catching fish, it would be my pleasure to be your fishing guide at any time of the year (either summer or ice fishing)! Please contact me through Hooksetters to make arrangements. I look forward to hearing from you; let the ‘game’ begin!
 Bradley Schmidt
8605 Stettin Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 716-432-0163
Capt. Bradley Schmidt has been a BIG water fisherman for over 14 years. Brad specializes in trolling for Salmon & Trout on Lake Michigan out of Kewaunee and Muskies on Green Bay/ Fox River system. Being a state licensed guide & charter captain he is available to charter out of both of these waters. Brad is an avid tournament fisherman & truly enjoys teaching others how to catch these fish. Brad is always about his clients having a fun & enjoyable time on the water.
On Brad's BIG water Lake Michigan trips, he runs a 22’ Starcraft Islander with all of the latest Electronics, Radar, Downriggers, Rods, Reels, & whatever else may be needed for a great & safe day on the water. He will take care of everything from dropping the boat in the water to the cleaning & bagging of your fish. If weather doesn’t cooperate he will reschedule no questions asked. As far as guided musky trips Brad is 100% Catch & Release & run guided trips all the way till ice up or the close of musky season.
If you're interested in spending a day on the big pond or just want to get out and see what it is all about give us a call.
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John Sparbel
7412 Blueberry Ct.
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-370-3018
Hi name is John Sparbel and I have grown up and lived in the beautiful Wausau area all my life. I am engaged to my beautiful fiance Vettie and have raised two wonderful daughters Lindsay and Megan. This area of central Wisconsin that I call home has proven to be one of the prime natural resource areas for trophy fish, with the Wisconsin River being the main attraction. Persuing trophy muskies has grown to be my passion, as there are truly some real hogs out there! Safely navigating these rivers and backwaters with all the rocks and stump fields has taken me a life-time, and a few props and lower units to learn. The time I have taken to learn the Wisconsin River and its flowages will be to your benefit, as I will guide and teach you so that you can become comfortable navigating and catching trophy muskies as well.
Along with going after trophy muskies, there are great opportunities for catching the hard fighting small mouth bass. There are many of those football sized bronze beauties here on the Wisconsin River. Want big catfish? There are many hard fighting big cats here ready to pound your offering. Walleye fishing has been getting better and better and its hard to beat a fresh fish fry of walleye and maybe a few crappies fried with a light golden batter. Add some potato salad, coleslaw and rye bread and you got the fixings for a traditional Wisconsin style fish fry made from the fish we just caught. I truly love getting kids involved in fishing and welcome the opportunity to teach young anglers the basics of fishing or more advanced techniques.
I have been featured in several magazine articles, made the cover of two. Write fishing reports and present several fishing seminars each year. I am also involved with Bill's Musky Club and help with the stocking of muskies in area waters. I volunteer for the Kippenberg Creek Kids: www.kippenbergcreekkids.com and have worked in the fishing department of Gander Mountain.
Tournament Credits:
Many Top 10 finishes including...
1st place Paul's Pro-Am 2009
7th place Paul's Pro-Am 2007
1st place World Musky Hunt 2003 Guides Division
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Bill's Musky Club Outings
World (line-class) Record Musky for 16lb test line
41.4 pounds, 52 inches
Oct 24, 1993 Lake Wausau
Sponsored by: Duck Tail Lures, Suick Lures, Frabill, Super Slayer, The Sportsman's Repair Shop,
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