Leisure Outdoor Adventures
Leisure Outdoor Adventures
Fishing Trip
Guide
- Toby Kvalevog is a multi species Minnesota fishing guide who has been chasing Walleye, Northern Pike and Musky for over 35 years. Toby started his guiding in the Bemidji area through the Take a Kid Fishing event held annually on Lake Bemidji where he grew up. From there he mastered his skills tournament fishing across the state of Minnesota winning Walleye events on Leech lake, Cass Lake, Lake Bemidji, Gull Lake, and Pelican Lake as well as winning Angler of the year for the FLW Walleye League. Toby loves being a fishing guide on some of Minnesota's top fishing destination lakes like Gull Lake, Pelican Lake, Mille Lacs lake, Lake Winni, Leech Lake, Cass Lake and Lake Bemidji because of the numbers and trophy class Walleye, Pike, Bass, and Musky that call these waters home. Toby K is an experienced multi species fishing guide that has the knowledge and fishing equipment to put you on a trophy fish of a lifetime or a quick limit for dinner after using his knowledge gained through years of experience on our local lakes.
Toby Kvalevog
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Captain Tim Hanske was born in the Brainerd Lakes Area and has been fishing the surrounding lakes, including Leech and Mille Lacs, his entire life. Tim lives in Baxter, MN, with his wife Kaarin and their three boys. Tim has professionally guided for 22+ years, primarily for walleyes, muskies, northern pike, smallmouth, and largemouth. Tim prides himself on staying on top of the multi-species bite on many lakes in the area. Tim is also an avid fly fisherman for largemouth, smallmouth, and muskies and is willing to go on fly fishing-specific guide trips. When you spend a day with Capt. Hanske, you can expect to actively look for hungry fish while laughing and learning about fishing, the lake, and the area…or wherever the conversation leads. Capt. Tim enjoys all types of abilities in his boat and loves taking kids fishing! Tim is also a special education teacher (8 years) and a youth hockey (mini-Mite and Mite) coach. Until 2023, Tim ran ice fishing rentals and guided trips in the winter for 17 years. Tim is known for constantly striving to find the next hot bite, sharing his passion for fishing, and working hard to ensure his guests enjoy their special day on the water!
Tim Hanske
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - As a Minnesota walleye fishing guide as well as a guide for other fish species, Jason gets the pleasure to guide on many different lakes which makes it a unique and rewarding experience all in one. You can find Jason spending his time as a fishing guide on Lake Vermilion, Leech Lake, and the lakes in the Hackensack area. He will be spending the majority of his time on Lake Vermilion now. When he is fishing, Jason is the President of Leisure Outdoor Adventures so he is busy running and managing all operations within the guide service.
Jason Freed
Fishing Guide
Outside of guiding, Jason is a High School Social Studies Teacher at Brainerd High School as well as a Varsity Football Coach for the Brainerd Warriors. He likes to say he has passion in life for the 4 F's, "Faith, Family, Fishing, and Football". He is married to Emilee and they have two daughters in Macin and Hayden.
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - As a passionate fisherman, Jim feels fortunate to be able to spend his summers as a walleye fishing guide. A husband, father, teacher and coach the other 9 months of the year, Jim has an abundance of patience and knowledge to share with individuals, families young or perhaps a corporate fishing trip. Growing up in the Brainerd Lakes, fishing smaller lakes such as Serpent and Black Hoof Lake, Jim has ventured to bigger waters and now serves as a Whitefish Chain fishing guide and a Gull Lake Chain fishing guide. Coaching and Teaching with LOA owner, Toby Kvalevog, Jim was able to learn from one of the best and turn that passion into a more professional approach to be a professional fishing guide. Breaking down lakes, such as the Gull Lake Chain or Whitefish Chain, figuring out bites, and teaching others how to fish are keys to a good day on the water. With Jim, you can expect that and great conversations. Jim was a co-angler with the FLW fishing such lakes Devils lake, Cass Lake, Leech Lake and Pools 3 and 4 on the Mississippi river. Fishing such a variety of lakes exposed Jim to an array of techniques that he consistently utilizes to put his clients on the fish. Being a teacher and a coach Jim has a passion and tremendous patience for teaching others how to fish. Jim is also helping publish the Leisure Outdoor Adventures newsletter and writing articles for the LOA team. Jim’s passion and dedication to fishing will ensure you of a quality time on the water.
Jim Ernster
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Chuck lives in Walker, MN on the shores of Leech Lake with his 2 sons, 2 daughters and wife Kaalene. Chuck spends most of his time chasing Walleyes around Leech, Cass, Bemidji and Winibigoshish but is lucky enough to call Leech Lake his “Home Water”. Walleye fishing is his main passion but he also spends time chasing panfish on Leech Lake and other smaller bodies of water in the area. As a full time guide, he can be found on the water or ice most of the days throughout the course of a season. An avid tournament angler, Chuck has successful experience and knowledge of bodies of water all around the upper midwest. Chuck has multiple tournament wins and top ten finishes in fisheries from ND, SD, MN, WI, and OH. When not on the water Chuck can be found coaching Baseball, Hunting and spending time with his family. Chuck is also a member of the Leech Lake Advisory Committee, Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Committee and MN FISH.
Chuck Hasse
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Murph has been a fishing guide since his days as a teenager on Lake Winnibigoshish in Central Minnesota while working at a resort. Since then Aaron has branched out and served as a walleye fishing guide on multiple other lakes such as Leech Lake, Bowstring, Round, Sand, Pokegama, and Trout. Murph is a die hard walleye fishing guide who truly enjoys the challenge that goes with catching walleyes on Minnesota lakes. Murph brings a wealth of knowledge, experience both guiding and as a tournament fisherman, and a strong work ethic to the Leisure Outdoor Adventures team. He and his wife, Amber, reside in Cohasset with their three boys Macerae, Bauer, and Blaize. When he isn’t on the water or in the woods you will find Aaron spending his winters dedicating his time to his other major passion in life and that is the great sport of hockey. Murph will be leading the way in our expansion in the Grand Rapids Area as well as Eastern side of Leech Lake. FAVORITE GUIDE TRIP MEMORY One of my most memorable guiding trips was on Bowstring Lake. The first year I took a group of four guys from Southern Minnesota out on Bowstring we caught our limit in an hour and forty-five minutes. They couldn't believe it! This summer when they came back I told them we would hit Bowstring again. They were a little apprehensive because they didn't think they would ever be able to beat last year’s trip. Well we did, and had our limit of walleyes in forty five minutes! What a great day on the water.
Aaron Murphy
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Nick Miltimore is an avid outdoorsman and seasoned fishing guide in the Central Minnesota area where he has honed his guiding skills since taking his first guide trip in 2010. Specializing in walleye fishing, Nick brings years of experience and professionalism to every excursion on the water. His knowledge of the local lakes, love for being on the water, and passion for angling is the result of growing up in Central Minnesota Lakes Country. He currently lives in the Brainerd area raising a family with his wife Courtney. Nick practices a variety of techniques to keep putting fish in the boat throughout the season ensuring that each fishing trip is not only productive, but also memorable. When not on the water, he is usually spending time with his family or pursuing his other passion, whitetail hunting. Whether it’s the fish of a lifetime or a limit of eaters, his dedication and friendly demeanor will provide a quality experience and a memory to last.
Nick Miltimore
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Jeremiah lives in Baxter with his wife and two sons. Living in the Brainerd Lakes area for nearly 20 years has given Jeremiah the opportunity to fish some of the best lakes in central MN and to further his knowledge of fishing. Growing up in Minnesota, Jeremiah spent his summers on the baseball field or on the water. Not much has changed over the years, only now he’s using his knowledge to put fish in the boat with friends, family, and clients. Being a multi-species angler has made Jeremiah well-versed in different tactics to catch fish in all situations. When Jeremiah is not guiding, you can find him at the baseball field coaching his boys, in the boat with his family, or in the woods in the fall.
Jeremiah Piepkorn
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - The famous Columbia River. Robert has fished walleye all over the west and Midwest but was bitten by the musky bug when he was a teenager, after catching his first musky on a Northern Wisconsin lake. Since then, Robert has caught muskies in 7 different states and providence's. Robert and his family now own Agency Bay Lodge on Leech Lake in Walker. Robert, his wife Jen, and two children Corey and Erin live AND fish on Leech Lake year-round. Robert is crazy about musky fishing but also loves to fish for walleyes and smallmouth bass, especially with his kids.
Bob Weeks
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Jim has fished Leech Lake for 25 years. He recently retired from a career in health care and wants to devote some of his time to teaching parents and children how to fish. He is married with 5 adult children and 7 grandchildren, ages 9 and under. He enjoys the excitement and joy on a child’s face as they hook and reel in one of their first fish.
Jim Borgstrom
Fishing Guide
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or on our website at https://leisureoutdooradventures.com - Hi, my name is Justin Chromy. I grew up in New Prague, MN. I was first introduced to the great sport of fishing when I was 6 years old on Fall Lake by Ely. I remember rolling out of bed at 5am, knowing something exciting was about to happen. My dad, brothers, and I caught our limit of walleyes in just over an hour and I was hooked! This was the start of a fiery passion that would drive my life. From that point on, I was no longer a normal kid. I would look forward to Fall Lake trips more than I looked forward to holidays. The opportunity to fish was not always there, but I took every chance that I could get on the water. Whether it was getting rides to Cedar Lake, annual trips to my uncle's cabin by Alexandria, MN or adventures to Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park, fishing was always my first choice. When I was in high school, my driver’s license meant one thing…unlimited ice fishing! While there certainly were limits, I was able to get out and grow as an ice fisherman. I purchased my first boat at 18 years old and that’s when the “reel” addiction truly began.
Justin Chromy
Fishing Guide
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Leisure Outdoor Adventures Guide Service (LOA) is a world class fishing guide service headquartered in Minnesota. We are Leech Lake, Cass Lake, Lake Vermillion, and Brainerd lakes guide services that encompass all of northern Minnesota.
Reviews
- Ken Larson·
We went out with Tim on 8/9/24 and had a GREAT time!! It was a HOT day with little or no wind most of the day but we still caught walleyes! My wife & I had fun talking about fishing & life with Tim! I know that I will be booking with Tim again and would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone
- Rich·
Tremendous time today, Chuck was so fun to be with, caught lots of walleyes, even in windy conditions.
Would do it again. This was our first time on Leech Lake. - Charles Widman·
Jim B did a fantastic job! Jim went above and beyond and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Jim knows what he is doing and made it fun, even with big waves on a windy day.