Columbia Heights, MN

Derek Johnston owns and operates Mille lacs Guide Service on famous Mille lacs lake in Central Minnesota. Derek has been guiding on Mille lacs for 18 years and was a Mille lacs Charter Captain for 9 years. Derek guides on Mille lacs both summer and winter.

Derek has competed in walleye tournaments such as the Wave Wacker Invitational, Minnesota Tournament Trail, PWT, and the Ice Team Trap Attacks. Derek has been featured in many publications and has written articles for Midwest Outdoors, Outdoor News, Outdoors Weekly and the Mille lacs Digest. When not on the water, Derek spends time at sport shows performing seminars, and writing articles for outdoor websites.

Derek is an expert fisherman in his field and region. He'd be happy to help if you have any questions about using Vexilar products within his area of expertise.