Boatside Chaos LLC

11/07/2024

The smiles say it all! I had a great time with some amazing people this season. Here’s just a few of the great moments captured in the boat this year. It is hard to see my open water season in Minnesota come to a close but even more excited to see what the 2025 season has to offer. Bookings for my 2025 fishing are now available. If you interested in a Minnesota remote wilderness fishing adventure with me as your guide contact Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters.

09/06/2024

If anyone is looking to chase some sturgeon, I may know a guy. He’s a great guide and an even better friend. Check him out if you are interested in chasing some prehistoric creatures! I can guarantee you, every trip with him will be one that you remember forever!

The countdown begins! One more night and Sturgeon season begins. Here is an updated list of available dates for chasing these dinosaurs.

September 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, and 26th

08/25/2024

This pattern has been on fire this year, so naturally I had to tie up some more 😂. It has also gained a new name, the “Comet”. If you are interested please send me a message for more information. I am more than happy to answer any questions. As soon as I get a good stock it will also be added to my Etsy site. Hope all is well and stay fishy✌️

06/27/2024

I found some spare time in my schedule to get out on the water with some family and boy was it a treat! We had an excellent day on the water with a 3 man limit, 20+ walleye in the boat and a mix of bass and pike to add to it. It was an absolutely beautiful day to be out on the water and an even better one for us fisherman.

06/23/2024

A custom smallmouth and pike smorgasbord headed out to a good client of mine to fish in the BWCA. These should help with bringing back some great memories 😉

06/23/2024

I have openings for July and August! The fishing has been great and there’s a lot of summer left. If you like pike and smallmouth fly fishing you will definitely have a good time in my boat. I also offer walleye and lake trout fishing with conventional gear! This year has been an absolute blast and I hope you’d join my journey. Message me directly or contacting Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters for booking information.

06/03/2024

What an excellent two days of fishing with my first fly fishing client of the year! Day one was a smallmouth fishermen’s dream that resulted in a multi species day including a walleye caught on the fly! Day two the client says “I really want some pike”. Me “I have just the place”. Day two ended with a 15+ fish day with fish ranging from 23”-30” and a big one to top it off!These fish won’t be in the shallows for much longer. If you are interested in chasing trophy class smallmouth and pike, NOW IS THE TIME!! You can check for my availability at gunflint.com or contact me directly. Until we meet tight lines ✌️. Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

04/28/2024

Inspired by a good fishing buddy and guide who said this last fall “this is my favorite fly and it’s simply just buck tail tied in strait”. Needing some sparse patterns for lakes in my area, I did just that but had to add a few tweaks of course. With some excellent buck tail from along with hollow flash and fiber and spartan dubbing, here is the final result.

01/01/2024

If you haven’t already you need to check this guy out. He’s a good friend of mine and an even better guide.

Cast your lines into the adventured-filled waters of 2024! Our books for 2024 are officially open! Just like this grinning sturgeon, we're hooked on the excitement!

Dive into Musky, Pike, Bass, or Sturgeon trips. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, there's a story waiting to unfold in every ripple on the water.

Book your next adventure, and let's make 2024 a year of unforgettable catches!

09/21/2023

When you accidentally order two and say send them both anyways, you get custom colors that don’t exist in my listings. These are headed out to WA.

09/19/2023

One of my favorite color combos at the moment. This blue chome beast changer was sent out to a fellow angler in Minnesota.

09/08/2023

September 25th- October 3rd I’m headed out of the north woods of Minnesota and back to Wisconsin for a much needed week of musky river fishing. If anyone is interested in fishing or just catching up on lost time shoot me a message. There is no set in stone schedule at the moment but that will soon be changing.

07/04/2023

The fishing is as hot as the temperatures up here in the north woods. Here are just some of the fish that have hit the boat over the last couple weeks. Check me out for guided fly and conventional fishing trips in the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters.

05/05/2023

I introduce the Cervid Hover Fly. Much inspired by Hover Fly, this pattern seamlessly hovers in the water column. Made of quality material, utilizing hollow flash and fiber, wavelength flash and titan dubbing, this pattern has some hidden secrets. With dramatic 90 degree turns, neutral buoyancy and a great profile, this fly is perfect for those fish that need a few extra seconds to think. If you are interested dm me or message me via my other contacts. It is available in white and silver, black and yellow, and orange and white. This pattern will be available in my Etsy shop soon but wanted to see if there was interest here before making the drop. BoatsideChaosLLC.etsy.com

04/29/2023

A big and much anticipated order came in yesterday from . Needless to say my clients will be fishing with some great gear this year. Message me here or my other posted contacts to check my availability for your opportunity at some trophy class Pike and Smallmouth this season. If anyone is looking for last minute fly orders let me know or go to http://BoatsideChaosLLC.etsy.com. Stay tuned as patterns should be dropping in the next week or so.

04/12/2023

Spring has finally started to show itself in the north woods of Minnesota. The thawing ice inspired me to tie up a fly that has been on my mind for early season pike. Pictured is a modified version of Niklaus Bauer’s Hover fly.

04/06/2023

Big news!! My Etsy is up and running with a few solid choices. For flies like these check out BoatsideChaosLLC.etsy.com. I only have a few options at the moment but anything I post can be recreated or customized by request. If you have any questions or would like a custom order please feel free to private message me on here or Etsy. Hope to see some of your orders soon!

03/25/2023

I think I found a new favorite color combo. White body with a custom brush fl. yellow core.