FWP Guide Service | Phil Bakken
Phil Bakken, FWP Guide Service – fishin’ with Phil, has been fishing Lake Vermilion for over 40 years. Phil has been a full-time guide on the lake for 20 years. Phil is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Lake Vermilion Guides League, on the guide staff of JT custom rods, Dobyns rods in California, Lew’s pro staff and a Pure fishing pro staffer/. Phil runs a new 250 hp Yamaha SHO, a 9.9 Yamaha kicker and a Ultera bow mount trolling motor. He also has the latest Lowrance electronics. Phil fishes and guides for walleyes using the best equipment available. Phil is a great guide and enjoys the teaching aspect of guiding the most. Phil won’t guarantee catching fish but is proud to say he has never not caught fish while guiding clients. He loves the look of excitement on clients faces when they catch fish. Outgoing and as friendly as one can be and he is the adopted grandpa of several youngsters throughout Minnesota. Phil, also known as the “walleye whisperer”, says walleyes can be very challenging but he has a relationship with his quarry that accounts for his success.
Phone: 218-780-3385 (cell)
E-mail: pbakken@frontiernet.net