Name: Martin Looyenga
Local: Mobridge, SD
Phone: (605) 845-5290
Cell: (605) 845-6710
Email: martin@experienceoahe.com
Fishing experience: I have been fishing
since I was 4 years old (39 years of
fishing). I grew up in Webster, SD, South
Dakota's glacial lakes region, where I
waded miles of shorelines fishing for
walleye, white bass, northern pike or
anything else that would bite. I am fort-
unate that my father loves the outdoors as
much as I do. He seemed to always make
time for me and started my passion for
fishing and hunting as I tagged along at a
very early age.
Eleven years ago, my wife and I moved to
Mobridge. The water was a huge draw for
us as we had spent several weekends here
for eight summers prior to moving. The
lake still has its allure and I / we fish as often
as time allows.
Guiding experience: I have taken people
fishing on Lake Oahe over the past 12
years. My first trips to the lake took place
in 1989, and I've fished the lake through
periods of high water and low water.
Tournament experience: I fish several
tournaments every summer, ranging
from the SD/ND border on Lake Oahe
to the Akaska / Moreau River Area.
I fished 5 in 2006, finishing in the top 10
in 4 of them; with a 2nd being the best.
My best finish in 2007 was again a 2nd.
2009 started ok with a 40 out of 125 boats
and then a win in the Mobridge Chamber
Tourney. These tournaments
have made me comfortable fishing the
entire upper 1/3rd of the reservoir.
2009 Tourney Winners - click here.
Pro Staff:
Warrior Boats pro staff
Outdoor Contours pro staff specializing
in custom made maps and charts.
Reef Runner Reef Runner crankbaits are a
favorite of mine and if we pull plugs, they
may very well be on the end of the line.
Smack Tackle These cranks are bass killers
when the fish are feeding on gizzard shad.
Why wouldn't they work on walleye? These are
new for me this year and I can't wait to give
them a try. |
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For questions about rates,
fishing conditions, my schedule
or gear, feel free to contact me
at (605) 845-5290, (605) 845-6710 or
email martin@experienceoahe.com |
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Martin with an 8.5 lb. walleye caught near Shaw Creek, 15 miles north of Mobridge. |
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Others:
I am a high school science teacher and track coach for the Mobridge-Pollock school district.
In the spring of 2009 I had the idea to teach fishing classes to kids and their parents. This has grown into a non-profit organization and is expanding very quickly. "Outdoors 101 Project" is growing quickly, with high hopes for the future.
Hunting:
A few years ago I started calling coyotes and find it to be a real "hoot", although I don't get out as often as I'd like and I still have a lot to learn.
I have been bowhunting since 1977 and am an active member of the "Oahe Bowmen", our local archery club. The pics below are of two whitetail bucks; the first is my son Eric with his first buck and the second is my archery buck from and 2007 - scored 145.
Pictured with me are my son, Eric, and my father, Lowell. Check the photos page for a pic of Lowell's awesome '07 rifle deer. |
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