I need to start by saying I am not a hunting guide and have never successfully called a moose before. On this occassion I did it because I had seen it done before, so why not? It was late September and fall fishing was in full swing and so was the beginning of the rut […]
Trolling in Maine has been a tradition for many years and I am quite frankly obsessed with this method of fishing. For one it allows you to see more of a lake or pond and also in my experience this technique catches more fish. This success is due to the lures, flies or bait staying […]
The guys that I fish with like to have a good time on the water and we are always playing pranks on each other. When I say we have a good time on the water everyone that fishes with me understand that is always sans alcohol. No one needs that to interfere with a good […]
Taking a kid fishing is one of the most rewarding things that you could do as a guide. The look of wonder and the new adventures are something that they will never forget. Make it fun and do not make it all about just catching fish. Of course you will want to catch fish. If […]
Growing up my idea of playing was being in the outdoors. Not much has changed over the years as I still have the same sense of wonder and satisfaction when I am in nature. My mother would always kick my brother and I out of the house during the summer and tell us to go […]
Getting my dad out on the water with me has been a challenge. I have never given up trying, but it is hard to get him to break away from his work. He is a self-employed contractor and it always seems as though he is straight out with no end in sight. This is not […]
What you feed your clients can go a long way into making or breaking a trip. I feel that the quality of your food shows your clients how much effort you have put into the trip. With this most recent trip I enlisted the help of my father-in-law Frank. For those of you that know […]
Success really depends on each individual and what you are looking to get out of a situation. Just making it out onto the water can be considered a success to some while others are looking for something else. As a guide success is something that each client or friend that we take out determine for […]
Having a group of friends that share the same passion that I do for fishing and the outdoors is a blessing. Most of these same friends would also say that I take it to a whole different level. Like they say about the postal service: snow, sleet, driving rain and other challenging conditions will not […]
Whenever I get a chance to make it back home to Sebec I jump at the opportunity. This past weekend I needed to head up to finish the new seats in my square stern canoe and install a new trailer plug and hitch onto my truck. These small items are just an easy excuse for […]
I grew up in the small town of Sebec, Maine, wandering in the woods exploring the natural world around me. I had always been fascinated by water and my explorations seemed to lead me to water as that was where I felt most comfortable. Through trial and error, I honed my fishing skills over the years and learned many valuable lessons along the way. In 2014 I realized my dream and became a Registered Maine Guide. For more information: www.petersonguideme.com
