About Outdoor Junkys
“I have been fishing all my life. I spent my very first day on the hard surface of Lake Simcoe at the age of two with my family.”
My name is Matt Clayton I am the founder and owner of Outdoor Junkys Guide Services.
At a young age I had always set out to be a professional fisherman. I would watch the pros on TV and think “Man that’s what I want to be!”
As I got older I changed my ambitions to guiding. In the beginning it was a rough start. Funding for fishing equipment and the necessary licenses was hard to come by. I knew this is what I wanted to do and where my passions lie.
I started out operating a small guiding operation on my feet and out of the back of a Honda Civic! I was determined to get this going. The winters were not cooperating and being so young (starting the business at the age of 19) it was hard to get people to take my skills as a guide seriously even though I have been fishing these lakes and hunting in the wilderness since I can remember.
I was working two full time jobs to pay for the necessary equipment and start up costs involved in running a guide service in Canada. We were taking trips out onto the lake every chance we could. In our first year we had around 15 regular clients and we had an awesome time guiding them. It was in our second year the guided fishing trips really took off!
We had close to 15 bookings before the winter fishing had even started. I was fortunate to have my brother and a long time fishing buddie volunteer for me and by the end of the 2nd season we had close to 70 bookings.
We invest right back into the business to make sure we have the highest quality equipment, for example getting everyone licensed properly, higher liability insurance than required, new snowmobiles, new huts and other gear. We also invested in a brand new alumacraft voyageur with the latest technology to get the best out of our open water trips. We have larger parties join us and explore waters where the real fish are!
Our goal was to create an experience for all ages and skill levels to take advantage of the beautiful lakes of Ontario, Canada that I grew up on. I founded our guide service based on three major priorities;
#1 Your safety!
#2 Having fun while learning!
#3 Catching more fish than your arms can handle!
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How we’re different from the rest
We are always searching for that next best fishing spot and seeking untouched waters. We discover new spots until they fill up, and then we’re off to find some more. This is what keeps us on top of mass schools of fish. The lack of pressure on top of the same fishing spot every day leads to more successful fishing in the long term.
We take client care and safety seriously. We not only take you out to fish, we teach you how to fish and give you skills that can be applied on future fishing trips with your friends and family.
While you’re out with us, you are our top priority. We have heard many stories of people paying for guided trips only to be brought out and left in a fishing hut all day with minimal instruction while the guide takes off and runs errands.
Even after the trip is done we help our clients by offering them our expertise and advice on lakes we may never have even fished before. We offer an incredible value added fishing trip that is sure to spark the fish fever in all of our guests and have you wanting to come back and do it again!
Strong Work Ethic!
If we are not catching fish, we move until we find them. We don’t just sit there because you’ve caught your limit. We don’t stop until we are successful or satisfied with the locations output.
We Don't Double Book!
You have hired us to guide you and guide you we will do. Your group gets your own guide(s), depending on the size of your party. If you have questions we work with you through the process to help you understand!
Sun Up to Sun Down Trips!
We provide sun up to sun down trips in the winter on the back lakes. Very few if any guides are doing this. We want you to get the most value for your money and make sure you walk away with an armload of fish!
Strong Work Ethic!
If we are not catching fish, we move until we find them. We don’t just sit there because you’ve caught your limit. We don’t stop until we are successful or satisfied with the locations output.
We Don't Double Book!
You have hired us to guide you and guide you we will do. Your group gets your own guide(s), depending on the size of your party. If you have questions we work with you through the process to help you understand!
Sun Up to Sun Down Trips!
We provide sun up to sun down trips in the winter on the back lakes. Very few if any guides are doing this. We want you to get the most value for your money and make sure you walk away with an armload of fish!