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Minnesota Spearing Guides Bob Johnson "Guides in the Brainerd Lakes" Dark House Spearing in Brainerd, MN |
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Experience: Bob Johnson is a nationally recognized spearing fish decoy carver who has several world titles to his credit. Bob's knowledge, and passion, for the sport of northern pike spearing is evident both through the multiple carving awards he's won and the state spearing organizations he's chaired. Whereas most sportsmen dread the thought of hard water, Bob longs for it each year. Winter's the first time he can sit in a spear house, watching his new creations swim lazy circles in the water below him, in hopes of drawing in big northern pike. There is truly no equal when it comes to his abilities and knowledge of the sport of Minnesota darkhouse spearing. Bob Johnson's skills are just one more example of the lengths that Brainerd Guide Service goes through to connect outdoor enthusiasts with the best guides in their fields. The Species Bob Fishes For: Bob is northern pike and whitefish spearing guide. While fishing species in the summer, his true love in spearing northern pike. Bob promotes selective harvest of northern pike. Minnesota creel limits for spearing and angling are the identical (3 fish/day with only one greater than 30” allowed) Clients are encouraged to harvest fish up to 30”. The larger pike, usually females, are simply observed and then watched as they swim away. While pike between four and ten pounds make excellent table fare, pike larger than this are too valuable of a resource to simply eat. See Bob Johnson's Spearing Rates by clicking here! Angling while spearing: During the 2005-06 Minnesota legislative session, there were changes made to the rules governing Minnesota darkhouse spearing. It is now legal to for anglers, while spearing, to fish with traditional ice fishing equipment. (tip-ups are not allowed.) Bob encourages his Minnesota spearing clients to bring their favorite ice fishing gear with for a chance to catch some bonus perch and walleye. See Bob Johnson's Spearing Decoys albums by clicking here! Background: Bob Johnson, grew up in West Central Minnesota. At an early age his father introduced him to the sport of spear fishing, and instilled in him a love for the outdoors. In 1999 he and his family relocated to the city of Baxter, in the heart of the Minnesota lakes country where he is a full-time art teacher and a professional spear fishing guide. He teaches high school in the nearby town of Brainerd. His artistic background and a love of fishing led him to the hobby of fish decoy carving, with the hobby evolving into a part time business making and selling decoys. A highly respected carver on the competition circuit, Bob has won more than 200 awards since 2000, along with several “World” and “National” titles to his name. See Bob Johnson's Spearing Decoys albums by clicking here! Bob Johnson's Spearing Decoys Johnson’s fish decoys have evolved over the years to become extraordinarily real, featuring hand carved scales and deeply inset fin rays. Since 2002 he has become and inspiration to a whole new generation of fish decoy carvers by incorporating fish carving in the art curriculum at his high school. Each year he teaches four highly coveted classes on the history of spearing and the art of decoy carving. Interested in a Johnson decoy? Contact Bob at bjdecoys@brainerd.net |
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Contact Brainerd Guide Service to schedule your MN Darkhouse Spearing trip! ( 218 ) 825 - 8965 |
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