
Guided fishing trips in Bangor, Bar Harbor, Acadia, and Downeast Maine.

A half day fishing trip offers a balanced way to enjoy time on the water, combining productive fishing windows with a relaxed, flexible schedule. It’s an ideal option for anglers looking to make the most of their day without committing to a full day on the water.

With St. Patrick’s Day here, I spent some time at the tying bench reflecting on Irish fly fishing traditions. From fishing teams of wet flies on loughs to techniques still used today, Ireland’s influence can still be seen on the water.

Flying with fishing rods can sometimes lead to unexpected hassles at the airport. Here’s a simple way anglers can pack their rods, avoid airline surprises, and make traveling to fishing destinations easier.
“Joe was a great down to earth guy, was willing to go anywhere we wanted and listen to what we wanted to do. We are new to fly fishing and just wanted to catch fish. We ended up catching over 20 bass, and 1 pickerel. It was a fun day and we improved our confidence in landing fish with a fly rod.”
– Ken W.
“Joe is a world- class Maine fishing guide who is professional, knowledgeable, skilled and one of the nicest guys you could meet. Joe has given us several incredible fishing days with excellent productivity and fantastic, Fun, educational, relaxed, positive and greatly enjoyable angling experiences. I highly recommend Joe for your fishing experiences and we certainly will be fishing again with him soon. Many many thanks Joe!”
– Ben P.
