Bill's River Canoe Guide Service
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Rochester, MN 55906
Mobile Number: (507) 288-2750
Canoe River Guiding
Keywords: Canoe River Guide, River Guide,
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
18 years
What is your primary product or service?
Guiding folks in River Ridge Custom Canoes on one our pristine rivers here in our driftless region. We target smallmouth bass, trout and muskies.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started out fishing here in SE Minnesota in 1982. Over time the desire to make a canoe that was completely user friendly....stable...safe...easy to fish out of compelled me to start River Ridge Custom Canoes in 1997. The business was sold to great folks in Spencer, Iowa in August but I will continue to be guiding all season. My passion is to introduce people to our area and all it contains.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have kept a fishing journal / diary since 1990 and not missed an entry in 26 years. Countless canoe river trips and a knowledge of the river and HOW to fish it would be things our customers would be interested in.
From mid-April until mid-October...every season offers up its unique fishing and nature opportunities.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Arrangements are made ahead of time in regard to the river we are going to fish....the time of day we will meet and also get off. We also will find out what food and beverages you prefer. We will sometimes do cookouts on the beach....fun seasonal stuff.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Detailed directions are not needed here. Only the contact with our customer to arrange our meeting
place and time. That must be done on an individual basis...depending on the weather and water
conditions.
What type of payments do you accept?
When you book your trip we require a $100.00 down payment by check to secure your date. The balance of $150.00 is due when we are together. If we do have to reschedule your trip the down payment is still good for 2017 also. We prefer cash at the end of the trip.
Which areas do you service?
Guiding services are for the Root, Zumbro and also the Flambeau river in NC Wisconsin. Guided trips on the Flambeau are very fun. The fishing is incredible as is the pristine wildlife. On the Zumbro we focus on smallmouth bass and muskies. On the Root river...smallmouth and trout.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bill Plantan
What are your hours of operation?
You can call anytime to book your trip. We are starting to see a lot more interest now that spring is here. If you have some specific time you might be in this area...please call soon to make sure you can reserve your day. If you have more than one person...we will have a canoe and guide for each person. We only will take 3 people due to the size of the rivers...it makes for better fishing.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
At the end of a day on the water when they say that they had a fantastic fishing experience in a one of a kind canoe and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and wildlife...and of course the company!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Joshua 1:9
" Be strong and very courageous, do not be afraid and do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will go with you wherever you will go ".
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