Get Your Reel Addiction
Licensed, family-friendly guided fishing on the Mississippi River, Missouri River & Lake of the Ozarks — Trophy Catfish, Crappie, and Spoonbill trips rigged with professional Garmin electronics.
- Licensed Guide
- 2,200+ Facebook Followers
- 30+ Five-Star Reviews
- 100% Recommended
Built on a lifelong passion for the water
Reel Addiction Guide Service is a fully licensed and insured Missouri fishing guide, running trips for Trophy Catfish, Crappie, and Spoonbill on the Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Lake of the Ozarks. Every trip is rigged with professional Garmin electronics and led personally by Captain TJ.
Families, first-timers, and seasoned anglers are all welcome — Captain TJ tailors the pace to your group, whether it’s a kid’s first catch or a bucket-list day chasing trophy fish.
Choose Your Adventure
Three guided trip experiences, one unforgettable time on the water.
Mississippi River Catfish Trips
Year-round trophy catfish on the Mighty Mississippi
Blue cats, flatheads, and channel cats — the Mississippi River is loaded with trophy catfish 12 months a year. Captain TJ puts you on proven holes with heavy tackle rigged and ready, so all you have to do is set the hook.
- Blue Catfish
- Flathead Catfish
- Channel Catfish
- Trophy Potential 30lb+
Crappie Trips
Precision fishing for slabs, powered by modern electronics
Captain TJ uses modern Garmin electronics to find suspended crappie in brush piles, around docks, and trolling open water — precision fishing that puts you on fish you can actually see before you cast.
- Precision Fishing
- Dock Fishing
- Brush Pile Fishing
- Trolling Crankbaits
Spoonbill (Paddlefish) Trips
Seasonal snagging for prehistoric paddlefish
For a short window every spring, Lake of the Ozarks lights up with migrating paddlefish. These fights punch well above their weight — this is a bucket-list trip for anglers of every experience level.
- Lake of the Ozarks
- Seasonal Only
- Trophy Paddlefish
- Beginner Friendly
Guided the Right Way
Everything you need for a safe, fun, and productive day on the water.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed Missouri fishing guide, insured for your peace of mind.
Modern Garmin Electronics
The latest Garmin electronics on every trip.
Safe, Professional Experience
USCG-compliant safety gear and a captain who puts safety first, every trip.
Family Friendly
Kids and first-timers welcome. Patient instruction for every skill level.
Great for Beginners
Never fished before? Captain TJ teaches hands-on, at your pace.
Great for Groups
Corporate outings, buddy trips, and family reunions on the water.
Anglers Keep Coming Back
30+ Five-Star Reviews · 100% Recommend Rating
“Had an amazing experience with this fishing guide! The team is a fantastic group of people — there's no better, down-to-earth crew out there. They truly know their stuff and will get you on fish, ensuring a great time from start to finish. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could! Highly recommend them for anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure.”
Brycen Williams
“All this time, we have been just 3 hours away from the fishing trip of a lifetime! TJ with Reel Addiction Guide Service LLC was amazing! He was professional, fun, and knew exactly where those spoonies were hiding. All our fish were 40-52 pounds! Everything about this experience exceeded expectations! TJ provided the gear, technology, soundtrack, and dad jokes. He even processed all the fish when we got back to the dock. Will definitely be booking again and HIGHLY recommend this to anyone interested.”
Christen Butler
Spoonbill Trip
“Reel Addiction Guide Service is top notch. The man running the show, TJ, made every minute of our fishing trip enjoyable. I highly recommend Reel Addiction. The smile on my son's face after catching a big spoonbill, 10/10.”
Tanner Scrivner
Spoonbill Trip
Trophy Catches & Good Times
See It Live
Trophy Catfish Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Spoonbill Season Recap
Seasonal Reports
Crappie Limit Haul
Trip Highlights
Fresh Off the Boat
Ready to Catch the Fish of a Lifetime?
Dates fill up fast, especially during spoonbill season. Book your adventure today and reel in a memory that lasts.