Reel Addiction Charters

Door County charter fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout

About Us

Captain Tim Guckenberg
	Captain Tim is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain who has more than 25 years of fishing experience. He has fished waters from the Gulf of Mexico to the lakes of the Canadian Shield. Captain Tim is also an accomplished tournament fisherman. He has caught placing fish in both Great Lakes and inland tournaments. His most recent accomplishment is placing first in the 2008 Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament with a 48.5 inch fish! Captain Tim holds degrees in biology, chemistry, and broad field sciences with a Masters in Education.

Captain Tim Guckenberg

Captain Tim is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain who has more than 25 years of fishing experience. He has fished waters from the Gulf of Mexico to the lakes of the Canadian Shield. Captain Tim is also an accomplished tournament fisherman. He has caught placing fish in both Great Lakes and inland tournaments. His most recent accomplishment is placing first in the 2008 Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament with a 48.5 inch fish!

Captain Tim holds degrees in biology, chemistry, and broad field sciences with a Masters in Education.

Kathy Guckenberg
	Kathy, Captain Tim's wife, also enjoys the outdoors. Although she handles the administrative tasks of Reel Addiction Charters, you might be lucky enough to see her on the boat as first mate! She truly enjoys fishing, especially when she lands bigger ones than the captain! Kathy is a 5th and 6th grade elementary teacher in the Elcho School district and is actively involved in the Elcho School Forest. When she is not spending time with the captain, she is giving her attention to her Brittany Spaniel, Belle.

Kathy Guckenberg

Kathy, Captain Tim's wife, also enjoys the outdoors. Although she handles the administrative tasks of Reel Addiction Charters, you might be lucky enough to see her on the boat as first mate! She truly enjoys fishing, especially when she lands bigger ones than the captain!

Kathy is a 5th and 6th grade elementary teacher in the Elcho School district and is actively involved in the Elcho School Forest. When she is not spending time with the captain, she is giving her attention to her Brittany Spaniel, Belle.

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 and an 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. He sold Reel Addiction Charters in the fall of 2008 but occasionally will still be seen on some trips. He will continue to charter for Smallmouth and Walleye in Door County. For a great Smallmouth and Walleye fishing experience, check out Osprey Charters.

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 and an 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.

He sold Reel Addiction Charters in the fall of 2008 but occasionally will still be seen on some trips. He will continue to charter for Smallmouth and Walleye in Door County. For a great Smallmouth and Walleye fishing experience, check out Osprey Charters.

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 new Cannon Mag 10 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 new Cannon Mag 10 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.