June 09 Fishing Trip/guide ?

[XP 590]

I have heard great things about lots of guides on Taneycomo and I'm sure there are many good ones but my personal favorite is Bret Rader with Chartered Waters. In my opinion, he is more than just a guide, he is a true teacher of the sport. I've learned information from him that I'm able to apply to my trout fishing all over, not just at Taneycomo. He has also guided my self and other family members into the largest trout we've ever caught in our lives. I think it's telling that so many of his clients re-book with him over and over. I've booked with him before and at certain prime times of the year, his calendar is already full a year in advance. After I fished with him, I never felt the need to try out any others. I don't know if he guides anywhere besides Taneycomo though so you will want to check that out if you want to fish on other area waters.

In the interest of full disclosure, I fished 3 times with one other guide on Taneycomo prior to finding Bret and will never switch.

[tippett7]

I second that opinion. Brett Rader is a great guide. I have taken 2 trips with him and 2 weeks after taking a trip with him I caught my first 9 lb brown using the methods he taught me. If you want to learn to fish for trout and never have to take another guide trip, I would go with him.