It's happening

[lmt out]

Well the wife and I made the decision to move on to the next phase of life.  Going to pull the trigger and retire from my current profession.  Working swing shift and driving 2 and a half hour round trip to do it, had gotten old quickly.  So right now the plan is starting January 1st to start my guiding business.  We will be offering Combo trips for walleye and crappie From January to May on Truman and Lake of the Ozarks. And most likely just walleye from May to November on Stockton Lake.  Also will from time to time head north and fish a few walleye tournaments  It seemed like a easy decision to stop working for the man. Lol And start doing something I love.  It has been a true pleasure to take the hand full of folks I got to take this year.  It was one of the best feelings to have someone tell me they had never caught a walleye on purpose or never caught a limit of walleye and to assist them in doing just that.  I can't promise a limit or even to catch a walleye but I will absolutely do my best to make it happen.  Also all of the corny jokes and stories you can handle. Lol. Most of all I would like to thank my wonderful wife Brandi for all the support and encouragement and the sacrifices she has made for me to do this.  She is truly a special person.  

Ed

[Johnsfolly]

Good luck on your guiding business! From your posts you have the passion for that work. I hope that you are able to make it successful for yourself and your family.

[liphunter]

Congratulations and best wishes on the next phase of your life Ed. Having spent a little time with you, I have no doubt you will be successful. I will be seeking your help sometime next year. Have already got a rather weak thumbs up from the wife. I took it. lol Talk to you down the road. Mike

[boatgasandminnows]

Glad to see that you are getting the opportunity to pursue your passion. Not sure that you remember me Ed, but I am the one that you talked to in the parking lot of the hotel that you was staying at down at Stockton. I very much enjoyed talking to you, and I still thank you for the time spent talking about walleye fishing. I learnt a lot in that 30 minute conversation, and if your clients enjoy fishing, and learning from a guy that loves what he is doing, I am sure that you will be successful.  Best of luck to you.

 

[Lifes2Short]

Congrats lmt out!!! Retirement is a wonderful thing as long as you keep yourself busy. Best of luck with your next chapter in life. 👋

[Heretolearn]

Congrats LMT out!  I haven't gotten to go fishing with you yet, but hope to change that next year.

[Rootman]

Congratulations on your retirement and best of luck with your guide service!  Wish you the best of luck,  I hope to sometime book a trip with you if it works out next year.  Best of luck again.  

[Walleyedmike]

Very nice lmt out! Best of luck to you guys! 

WM

[lundone]

You will make a fine guide Ed. 

  Wish you a lot of success.  Jim

[lmt out]

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes.  After duck season, I will be out trying to find fish... I love the cold water fishing and am looking forward to getting after them.