About Us

Captain Denny Nielsen
	Captain Denny Nielsen is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain and Wisconsin guide with more than 30 years of Door County fishing experience. He is also a Moonshine Lures Pro-Staff member and outdoor writer. His most recent article appeared in the March 2008 issue of Great Lakes Angler magazine. Captain Denny is a retired PhD geologist who spent his academic career in teaching, research, and administrative roles. He specializes in charters for families or groups who want to learn about the natural history of Door County and Lake Michigan in addition to catching lots of fish.

Captain Denny Nielsen

Captain Denny Nielsen is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain and Wisconsin guide with more than 30 years of Door County fishing experience. He is also a Moonshine Lures Pro-Staff member and outdoor writer. His most recent article appeared in the March 2008 issue of Great Lakes Angler magazine.

Captain Denny is a retired PhD geologist who spent his academic career in teaching, research, and administrative roles. He specializes in charters for families or groups who want to learn about the natural history of Door County and Lake Michigan in addition to catching lots of fish.

The Reel Addiction
	The Reel Addiction is a 30-foot Grady-White fishing machine built to withstand rugged ocean conditions. It is powered by dependable twin Honda 130 outboards that are quiet and smoke-free. The boat is fast, safe and comfortable, yet not so large as to make passengers feel disconnected with the fishing action. It has a cabin with an enclosed head (bathroom) for passenger convenience. The boat is equipped with the latest technology including networked Raymarine sonar, GPS, autopilot and radar to get people on fish in a hurry and return home safely. Four Cannon Mag 15 high-speed electric downriggers complement the superb electronics. The Reel Addiction was featured in the February 2008 issue of Great Lakes Angler Magazine as part of their Great Boat series.

The Reel Addiction

The Reel Addiction is a 30-foot Grady-White fishing machine built to withstand rugged ocean conditions. It is powered by dependable twin Honda 130 outboards that are quiet and smoke-free. The boat is fast, safe and comfortable, yet not so large as to make passengers feel disconnected with the fishing action. It has a cabin with an enclosed head (bathroom) for passenger convenience. The boat is equipped with the latest technology including networked Raymarine sonar, GPS, autopilot and radar to get people on fish in a hurry and return home safely. Four Cannon Mag 15 high-speed electric downriggers complement the superb electronics. The Reel Addiction was featured in the February 2008 issue of Great Lakes Angler Magazine as part of their Great Boat series.

Karen Nielsen
	Karen Nielsen has been married to Captain Denny for over 40 years. She dutifully takes care of many of the administrative tasks at Reel Addiction Charters allowing Captain Denny to spend more time on the water. She is an active grandmother of 5 boys (Captain Denny's future labor force), and is also an expert on boat shows, marinas, fishing stores, and everything else Captain Denny has taken her to over the years.

Karen Nielsen

Karen Nielsen has been married to Captain Denny for over 40 years. She dutifully takes care of many of the administrative tasks at Reel Addiction Charters allowing Captain Denny to spend more time on the water. She is an active grandmother of 5 boys (Captain Denny's future labor force), and is also an expert on boat shows, marinas, fishing stores, and everything else Captain Denny has taken her to over the years.

Willie Orth
	Willie Orth is back once again as First Mate for the 2008 season. Willie's home is near Pardeeville, Wisconsin and he is a student at the UW-Madison. He is an athlete and scholar who loves to hunt and fish when not studying. He even owns his own salmon fishing boat...not bad for 19 years old! His friendly nature and excellent fishing skills help ensure a wonderful charter experience for customers of all ages.

Willie Orth

Willie Orth is back once again as First Mate for the 2008 season. Willie's home is near Pardeeville, Wisconsin and he is a student at the UW-Madison. He is an athlete and scholar who loves to hunt and fish when not studying. He even owns his own salmon fishing boat...not bad for 19 years old! His friendly nature and excellent fishing skills help ensure a wonderful charter experience for customers of all ages.