Russ McVey’s Guide Service

Russ McVey’s Guide Service is a one-guide bass, bream and crappie operation based in Doyline, Louisiana, working Lake Bistineau along with other northwest Louisiana waters including the Red River and Caddo Lake. McVey has more than 20 years of experience fishing the region and is listed in the Louisiana state tourism directory as a guide who teaches fundamentals to beginners as well as working with experienced anglers. He is credited with catching the largest documented largemouth bass on the Red River, at 13.63 pounds. The business is also listed under the name Southpaw Guide Service in Louisiana Sportsman coverage of his techniques on Lake Bistineau.