Welcome to our guide page at Feenstra Guide Service.

We are a small, tight knit group who share a mutual love for the Muskegon River and our fishes.     All of our guides carry a USCG captain’s license and have an array of guiding experience.  Click on any of the guides below to learn more information about our staff.   If you would like to give us a chance to show you this great resource, please visit the book a trip page.

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Kevin Feenstra
Owner, USCG Captain, Guide

Kevin Feenstra started Feenstra Guide Service LLC in 1997.     He has spent countless hours on the Muskegon River, and still fishes the river system and surrounding waterways every chance he can.     His passion is swinging flies for steelhead, but loves to fish for any predator fish that is willing to eat a fly.    Year after year, Kevin guides the Muskegon River for hundreds of days and still loves it.   He is a licensed USCG captain.

In addition to guiding, Kevin is an active writer and fly tier.    His most recent project is a book, Matching Baitfish, which was published in November 2020.     He has also published several fly fishing DVDS, including Searching for Steelhead, Striking Steel,and Big Appetite, Small mouth.    He has authored many magazine articles, and his flies are published in fly tying manuals and magazines.  Kevin frequently speaks at fishing shows and clubs throughout the Midwest.

Kevin has one other passion, outdoor photography, where he hopes to capture the beauty and majesty of West Michigan both above and below the water.  He resides in Newaygo, Michigan, with his lovely wife and three children.

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Drew Rosema
USCG Captain, Guide

Drew Rosema is a well regarded fishing guide on the Muskegon River.   He has spent time working as a guide in Alaska and Wyoming, and brings some of his vast knowledge to  our local watershed, the Muskegon.    He has come up with some great fly patterns for steelhead and trout, and has a very loyal clientele.    Drew is a very fishy guy.

Drew Rosema grew up fishing the streams and rivers of West Michigan. From an early age Drew developed a passion for fly fishing. In his early twenties he turned his passion into a career and began guiding. For more than a decade he has been taking people fishing and helping them enjoy the great outdoors. Taking advantage of the amazing fishery, Drew guides the Muskegon year around. Whether you are looking to target Steelhead, Trout, Smallmouth, or any other fish willing to chase a fly, Drew has the experience to help you out.

In addition to guiding, Drew is an avid hunter.  He is also a skilled artist, creating beautiful, detailed drawings with a colored pencil.     To book Drew, visit our book a trip page.  Drew is on the pro staff of Echo Fly Rods.

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Matt Zudweg
USCG Captain, Guide

Matt Zudweg aka: “Zuddy” is a USCG Captain and has been guiding on the Muskegon River since 2003.

Matt is most passionate about “the take” and therefore often chooses techniques that capitalize on the take best, like fishing poppers for smallmouth bass and swung flies for steelhead and trout. Matt may be best known in the industry for his bass fly, the “Zudbubbler”, a modern version of the vintage Gerbubble Bug.

Matt also has the heart of a teacher, and enjoys teaching single hand and spey casting as well as the fishing methods he loves.
 

When not on the water, he can usually be found in his studio creating artful balsa poppers or drawing up new designs for decals and apparel through his company Boneyard Fly Gear.

With 20+ years of guiding under his belt, Matt still loves guiding/teaching and will work hard to see that you have an enjoyable day on the water.

To book Matt, visit our book a trip page.  Matt is on the pro staff of Stealthcraft Boats and Douglas Rods.
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Kodie Kowitz
USCG Captain, Guide

Kodie was born and raised in West Michigan spending all of his free time exploring the woods and waters available. Kodie's fishing pursuits brought him to Alaska where he spends his summers chasing salmon and trout, but always eager to return home to spend time on his home waters.

No matter where he is,  Kodie loves to work with anglers of all skill levels and backgrounds to improve their abilities in fly fishing.   He also shares his knowledge and and understanding of the ecosystems.

To enjoy a day on the water with Kodie, visit our book a trip page.

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Joni Murray
Professional Guide

Joni, a native of Scotland and a proud resident of West Michigan, has built her life around the serene art of fishing.  Her journey into the world of angling began at a young age and evolved into an enduring passion for fly fishing, which has defined her recent years.  One of Joni's greatest joys is witnessing the sheer delight on someone's face as they reel in a fish, a testament to the pure magic of this timeless sport.   As a new guide on the Muskegon River, Joni is looking forward to sharing her growing knowledge with her clients and passing on the skills and techniques imparted by her mentor, Matt Zudweg.   In Joni's world, every cast is a chance to connect with nature, learn together, and celebrate the joy of fishing.  

To experience a day on the river with Joni, visit our book a trip page.

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