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Take the kiddos fishing

March 7, 2018bass fishing, fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors, trolling
By Jon Peterson

I love taking kids fishing. There is something very basic in what they expect to get out of any outing. Whether they only want to catch a fish or maybe take their first boat ride it doesn’t have to be complicated.  Keep the time out very brief, especially for those younger kids. Do not plan […]

Trash fish

February 18, 2018bass fishing, fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

Growing up bass were noted by many of the old timers simply as “trash fish.” While angling for trout or salmon it was a major disruption to hook into one of these fish that many times ended up in the bushes. Many of the older anglers that I fish with growl with disdain when a […]

Never leave fish to find fish

February 5, 2018fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors, trolling
By Jon Peterson

One of the last days on the open water reinforced this idea very plainly.  It was the last day out in November with the boat before putting it away for the winter and the pond that we chose is always full of willing trout and usually proves to be dependable.  However, Dan and I had […]

Change of pace

December 12, 2017fishing, fly fishing, hiking, Home, ice fishing, maine, maine guide, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

This time of year I always welcome the change of pace. That is not to say that there is less to do in the outdoors it just becomes easier to take a day and sit by the fire and read a little more. Sometimes I need to remind myself that this is ok.  Mostly so […]

Firsts

October 14, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

Fishing for me is a collection of moments.  Those moments can be finally catching a different species or it could be finally catching a fish.  Each angler has a first moment that they remember and cherish. It doesn’t have to be a first fish ever, but instead it could be the first fish caught on […]

Moose Calling

September 22, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, moose, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

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….Not Just For Internet Creeps

August 21, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors, trolling
By Jon Peterson

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 […]

Gee Golly!

July 28, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors, pike fishing
By Jon Peterson

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 […]

Fishing With Kids

June 28, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

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 […]

Wandering in the Woods

June 20, 2017fishing, fly fishing, Home, maine, maine guide, outdoors
By Jon Peterson

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 […]

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Jon Peterson

Jon Peterson

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

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