{"title":"Northern Skiff — On the Water  Guided Great Lakes Experiences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent water. Different fish. One Great Lakes obsession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel your inner angler and let \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Skiff Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle the details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our collection of guided fishing experiences built around matching anglers with the right water, the right approach, and the right people to create a day worth remembering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shallow-water skiff is part of who we are—but it doesn’t define where or how we fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom quietly working shallow flats under oar power to hunting muskies at first light, wading Great Lakes shorelines, chasing seasonal bites, trolling open water, or heading offshore aboard a full-size charter boat, our trips are designed around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe fish, the conditions, and the experience you’re looking for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOar-Powered Shallow-Water Trips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the quieter side of Great Lakes fishing aboard our shallow-draft skiff. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOar-powered navigation allows us to work skinny water deliberately and quietly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exploring flats, shorelines, backwaters and shallow structure while keeping the focus on fishing rather than running from spot to spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the season and conditions, we’ll pursue species such as smallmouth bass, carp, musky and other shallow-water opportunities using fly or conventional tackle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-hour, 6-hour and full-day experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with instruction and equipment tailored to the trip and your experience level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoreline \u0026amp; Wading Trips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the best Great Lakes fishing doesn’t require a boat at all. Our shoreline and wading experiences focus on productive seasonal water while helping anglers better understand structure, current, wind, bait movement and changing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-Water Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the fish move offshore, we can follow. Northern Skiff offers access to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-water Great Lakes fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including trolling and other conventional techniques targeting walleye, trout, salmon, bass and other seasonal species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig-Boat Charters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed more room, want to bring a group, or looking for the traditional Great Lakes charter experience? We work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrusted independent captains and guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to connect anglers with experienced crews and larger vessels suited to open-water fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wildcard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t care what species eats—as long as something does?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell us when you want to fish, what kind of experience you’re looking for, and how adventurous you’re feeling. We’ll consider the season, weather, water and current opportunities and build the day around what makes sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes that means skinny water under oar power. Sometimes it’s waders and shoreline. Sometimes it’s a trolling spread miles offshore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than Just a Skiff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Skiff isn’t about putting every angler through the same packaged trip. It’s about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood water, good people, learning something, and fishing with purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time, learning how to approach shallow water, looking for your next Great Lakes trophy, or simply want someone knowledgeable to put together a great day of fishing, we’ll help build an experience around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment and instruction can be provided depending on the trip, and we’ll make sure you know exactly what to bring before departure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick your water. Pick your pursuit. We’ll take it from there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wildcard-skiff-session","title":"The Wildcard Skiff Session","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolo angling. Singular focus. 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Shallow flats, tight backchannels, rocky structure—you name it, we’ll fish it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach session includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Top-tier rods, reels, and tackle for your chosen species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handpicked flies or lures tied or selected by JB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Push-pole skiff launch for stealthy, shallow access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• On-the-water instruction to dial in your cast, retrieve, and hook-up rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bottled water, snacks, and a post-trip debrief—with a Northern Skiff decal for the road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t your average guide trip—it’s custom, fluid, and always dialed to the conditions. 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