Ryan Hale's Guide Service - Your Family Friendly Guide!
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About Ryan Hale

Welcome to my site! I hope you enjoy it. I've been fishing for most of my life and for the most part I am a self-taught fisherman. This is why I think it is important to get kids out and get them fishing. Some kids just do not have the opportunity to get out and enjoy a day on the water. If you would like to bring your children along I will do my best to see that they will have a fun day on the water. We will use simple tactics that are fun and easy for children and adults.  I am also able to provide service to the most serious of anglers, but I guess I consider children and families my specialty.

As I stated, I have been fishing all of my life.  Recently, I have been involved in several tournaments.  I participated in the Iowa GNWC tournament and qualified for both the state and national championships in 2003.  I fished the 2003 Okoboji PVA B.A.S.S tournament, and I have fished the Trap Attacks (ice fishing tournaments) on West Okoboji Lake.  In 2005, my son Cole and I fished the Fishers of Men tournament and took 8th place.  I absolutely love fishing this area.  The Iowa Great Lakes offer incredible fishing opportunities for many species.  If one species is slow there are plenty of other fish to chase after.  Fishing should be fun!  I'll do my best to make your fishing trip relaxing and enjoyable.

Ryan Hale

Testimonials

"Ryan Hale is a great fisherman, but he's an even better person.  He has taken my family and me fishing many times.  He can put you on fish, but more importantly, he'll teach you something new and he'll treat you and your family with great care.  I've seen Ryan interact with children on the water and I can say the best way to describe him is - he's a patient teacher.  If you're looking for a great time on the Iowa Great Lakes I wouldn't hesitate to book a trip with Ryan Hale!  Have fun!"

Wade Kuehl

"The best thing I have found about fishing with Ryan is that he has a great personality and is just a fun guy to fish with...something that is often overlooked in the world these days.  Besides that, the man plain knows how to fish.  He was able to put me on fish even under some nasty conditions.  He has a wide array of strategies and knows how to find at least something that is biting, even under some of those nasty conditions.  It was nice to not have to try and figure out some of those Iowa Great Lakes by myself and he narrowed my search and just put me on fish.  This helped me catch me largest northern pike in the state of Iowa and my largest small mouth bass to date.  That is not even to mention the great walleye and perch fishing he put me on.  A great guy that knows his stuff, and again, is a lot of fun to fish with...that is how I would describe Ryan Hale."

Eric "Goody" Goodale

"It has been a pleasure to fish with Ryan.  He can find the fish and is well versed in a variety of techniques to help you catch them.  I would recommend his services to anglers of all ages at any skill level.  If you are looking for a dependable fishing guide in the lakes area, give Ryan a call."

Scott Reed

"I spent my summers of the 50's, 60's and 70's at the Iowa Great Lakes and  thought I knew the lakes pretty good. I also was a guide for awhile in the mid 70's in central Iowa and consider myself a pretty fair Walleye fisherman but thought I would give Ryan a try and see if I could learn some new techniques. I was not disappointed. The fist day was very rough and poor conditions and we caught fish. The second day we hit Spirit Lake on a very calm morning. Ryan had me on so many fish I could only handle one rod. We caught at least 50 fish, Walleyes, Smallmouth -several in the 17 inch range, Largemouth and the strangest shaped Northern I have ever seen. By 10 am I was worn out and had to quit. Believe me whether you are a novice or an expert it is well worth it to hook up with Ryan besides being an excellent guide he has the charisma to keep you smiling all day- Ryan I will be back"