Team Walleye Guys Guide Service

10/15/2026

Had a great morning with Bill and his grandson, Ashton. We only fished a half day due to the weather. Bill typically fishes with me a few times a year and always brings his grandson along.

We started out in one spot that I haven't fished in close to a week and never had to leave. By 9:00 a.m. we had landed nine legals and likely around 50 walleyes total. We made a move to go look for some perch but they were stuck in the mud and not interested in anything we gave them. I made another move to go find some bluegills and those we found but only ended up with five before that bike shut off due to the weather. We were sitting on a school of bluegills that was over 100 strong but as anybody who fishes bluegills knows, sometimes those really big ones are the hardest ones to catch especially when the weather is doing what it is today.

Our walleyes were caught on both minnows and large plastics. Most of the fish were sitting up in 3 to 5 ft of water early and as the morning progressed slid down the break and were out in 14 to 17 ft.

I didn't take any pictures with the guys today at the end because it was pouring rain when we came off the water and they had already changed to get out of their rain suits. I took home a limit of walleyes myself to give to my dad who can't fish anymore.

10/15/2026

🎣 TUNE IN THIS SATURDAY MORNING! 🎣

I’m excited to share that I’ll be featured on Chauncey’s Great Outdoors on ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago this Saturday, October 17th, from 6:00–7:00 AM! The show is aired and syndicated throughout the eastern half of the United States, as well as parts of Canada and Europe!

We’ll be talking fall walleye fishing here in Central Wisconsin, including the current bite and patterns anglers should be looking for on Petenwell Flowage, Castle Rock Flowage, the Wisconsin River, and other local waters.

🍂 October can offer some incredible fishing opportunities, and our goal is to help anglers from near and far make the most of what Central Wisconsin has to offer. Whether you’re a local looking for a few pointers or planning a trip from out of the area, we’ll share some insight to help you get out there and catch more fish!

A big thank you to Chauncey for having me on the show! It was a great conversation, and I’m looking forward to coming back to talk more fishing in the future!

📻 Listen live Saturday from 6:00–7:00 AM on ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago, or listen online!

🌐 Website: https://www.chaunceysgreatoutdoors.com/

🎣 If you’ve been thinking about making a fall fishing trip to Central Wisconsin, now is a great time to start planning!

Team Walleye Guys Guide Service
Helping you make the most of your time on the water!

Chauncey's Great Outdoors

10/15/2026

Don't miss this if you're in central and south central Wisconsin! If you're anywhere east of the Mississippi River, I have something coming for you tomorrow!! 👀

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Piscifun
St. Croix Rods
Crestliner
Your Bobbers Down, Inc
Evenson's Marine LLC
The Bighorn Store

WISCONSIN 106 is Central Wisconsin's True Music Variety! Playing hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and more. We are committed to our area communities, promoting their special events and quality of life.

10/15/2026

🎣📻 TEAM WALLEYE GUYS ON THE RADIO THIS SATURDAY! 📻🎣

I'm excited to share that Team Walleye Guys Guide Service will be featured on The Fishin’ Hole with Hurricane Jerry this Saturday morning!

We'll be talking fishing, sharing current conditions, and discussing what's working right now for Wisconsin walleye anglers!

📻 Here's where you can listen:

🎙️ Wisconsin 106 FM — Saturday at 7:15 AM
🌐 Listen online: https://wisconsin106.com

🎙️ Iron Country FM 101.9 / AM 1490 — Saturday at 7:20 AM
🌐 Listen online: https://ironcountry.com

🎙️ The Buck 106.1 FM HD-2 — another station carrying the show!

A big thanks to Hurricane Jerry for the opportunity to talk fishing and help spread the word about what we're doing here in Central Wisconsin!

Tune in Saturday morning, and let's talk fishing! 🎣

The Fishin' Hole with Hurricane Jerry

Piscifun
Mercury Marine
St. Croix Rods
Crestliner
Your Bobbers Down, Inc

WISCONSIN 106 is Central Wisconsin's True Music Variety! Playing hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and more. We are committed to our area communities, promoting their special events and quality of life.

10/15/2026

John, Joe, and Jerry joined me for a full day on Petenwell today. It was a touch slower with the cold front but we stuck with it and still hammered em! We did a lot of vertical jigging today over heavy wooded structure on, in, and near the channel as well as on some lesser fished areas. Live bait shined today.

We ended up with 5 legal walleyes, one 24" slot, all the short walleyes a guy could want and a bunch of white bass, a few crappies and one perch.

Yes, I have been telling all of my groups about the PFAS warning issued. Some have made the decision to release and others have decided that the one or two meals a year of fish that they eat from the Wisconsin River is worth the risk to enjoy a fish fry. At the end of the day, it's their license and decision.

10/13/2026

This is what keeps me motivated and makes me love what I do! 🎣 It's about more than catching fish. It's about sharing knowledge, helping people become better anglers, and making memories on the water. Messages like this remind me why it's all worth it!

Thank you for another great trip, Thomas!!

I learned a lot today. Changing up, changing down in jig weight. Trusting what your electronics are telling us and using that information to pick off keepers and simply more fish, not leaving fish to try and find similar negative fish. Changing set ups to catch different species of fish. Trying crawlers, even though they hadn’t worked great recently. Taking what the lake gives us. The ultimate, like always, simply just trusting you, being patient, letting your experience and expertise put us in a good spot to be successful.

So fun, appreciate you so much Thomas!!

10/12/2026

A couple more big Wisconsin River gravel lizards from early this month!

I've been reaching for my St. Croix Rods rigged specifically with the Piscifun Carbon XIII more and more for the techniques I'm applying to get those fish to the boat. The faster gear ratio and smooth drag with the light weight frame make it my new favorite reel!

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10/12/2026

These jigs are super sharp and the fish absolutely love them! The Balz Series is great for small live bait offerings when the gills and crappies and really picky!

Your Bobbers Down, Inc

10/12/2026

This fall bite just keeps getting better! These shorter days and the changing bait fish locations have these fish piled into some areas! There is definitely a transition happening and it's only going to get better!

Our bite started a little slower than the last two days but after a couple hours we figured out exactly what they wanted and how to present it and it was game on. Another day with around 50 walleyes. We had 8 legals total and one slot. We also ran into a pile of white bass and had some fun before chasing walleyes again. Most of the white bass and all of the big bluegills caught were released today.

We spent the entire day casting and with St. Croix Rods and Piscifun reels in hand! It's a fun bite that is personal between you and the fish! And maybe a few trees! 😆

Yes, I have been telling all of my groups about the PFAS warning issued. Some have made the decision to release and others have decided that the one or two meals a year of fish that they eat from the Wisconsin River is worth the risk to enjoy a fish fry. At the end of the day, it's their license and decision.

10/11/2026

My secret walleye set up! 😆

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