Fishing Resume

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 the age of 4 (41years
    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 fortunate 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.

    Thirteen 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.
    2009 - 2nd place in couples tourney
    2010 - 3rd place in Pollock couples tourney

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

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 one 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? I've used them
    and they work. They look great, run
    even better, are super durable and
    best of all - they catch a lot of
    walleye.

Others:
    I am a high school science teacher
    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.
    "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".
    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 a member of the "Oahe
    Bowman", our local archery club.