Big Nate's Minnow Kit
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$39.95
$31.70
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Guide Profile
Capt. Nate Kelsch
With over 35 years on the water, Capt. Nate Kelsch brings big energy, proven trolling tactics, and plenty of "DONKEY ALERTS!" to every trip.
Home Waters
Lake Berryessa, Camanche, Amador, and Northern California rivers
Species
Rainbow trout, brown trout, lightning trout, kokanee, king salmon, crappie, bass, catfish, striped bass
Guide Service
Big Nate's Guide Service
Experience
35+ years on the water
Guide Kits
Guide-Built Kits
Complete kits and systems connected to this guide's fishing program.
Big Nates Ultimate Kokanee Kit
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$65.00
$59.95
Save $5.05
$37.20
$32.00
Nate's Jr. Optimizer Kit
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$41.70
Big Nate's XL Minnow Kit
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$49.95
$39.96
Save $9.99
Guide Gear
Gear This Guide Uses
Lures, scents, and tackle tied to this guide's on-the-water program.
Chrome Killer Scent by Big Nate
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$9.95
Chrome Killer UV Gel by Big Nate
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$9.95
$15.95
$7.99
Big Nate's Kokanee & Trout Rod
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$210.00
$185.00
Save $25.00
Guide Videos
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Guide Video
Capt. Big Nate
Guide Video
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate) Nate Kelsch runs Big Nate's Guide Service on Lake Berryessa and is a Catch Ame...
Guide Video
Columbia River Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Cameron Black Cameron Black of Gone Catching has guided the Columbia River system for 22 years and hosted t...
Fishing Reports
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Recent reports and on-the-water notes from this guide.
Fishing Report
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | July 2026
Big Nate's July Lake Berryessa report covers the summer trolling program, including the bite window and the on-the-water adjustments angl...
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Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | May 2026
Big Nate's May Lake Berryessa report looks at the early-season bite and the trolling changes anglers were making before summer patterns s...
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