Marc Thorpe Guiding Service

All equipment provided and used is of Shimano quality.

Boat


Princecraft 186 powered by a Mercury Verado 150 hp. Ideal for handling the enduring weather while battling the mighty Esox.





Rods & Reels


Shimano Calcutta 700 for trolling
Shimano Calcutta 400s for casting
Fishingstuff Rods







Line

Reels are spooled up with a variety of lines which include Dacron, Whiplash, and wire line.


Leaders

130 pd and 200 pd fluro carbon leaders are used for preventitive measures for rolling fish.


Landing Equipment

The landing equipment is a Frabill Big Kahuna net and Protec cradle. Many of the fish are handled by using the Lindy glove to prevent injuries from gill rakers to anglers. Tools are of necessary order with 11 inch long nose pliers, Cobalt bolt cutters, side cutters, and grip pliers. See Catch & Release page for more details.


Baits

A wide variety of baits are used from Hi-fin, Lindy, Drifter Tackle, Musky Maina, BK lures and many other baits made for play.




**You may also bring your own equipment if desired. Many anglers have a preference to use their own casting equipment.**




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