Dick Beardsley Needs Our Help

I know he’s a terrific person and so is Jill, his wife. Just terrific. He’s a great fishing guide. Took me out once, I caught a great bass. Pure fun! Oh yeah, we’re going to support Dick. – Bill Rodgers

Jill & Dick about to release a little one back into the drink.

This just in from Mike Dunlap. You probably know Mike best as the co-host of the legendary podcast “On The Run With Beards & Dun.” He’s a good friend, too,

Mike Dunlap has an ask of you

Many of you may or may not know that my best friend, Dick Beardsley, has been battling a serious infection in one of his knees. In August 2023, he was diagnosed with an antibiotic-resistant MRSA infection, which quickly became systemic.

Since then, he has undergone more than ten surgeries and several rounds of antibiotics in an effort to save his knee. In November 2024, his artificial knee was replaced for the third time, and now, he is facing yet more surgeries, this time for skin grafting, due to the extensive trauma his knee has endured. All of this has lead to a growing medical debt and involved frequent, multiple day trips to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

As many of you know, Dick is self-employed as a fishing guide and motivational speaker. Unfortunately, due to his ongoing health struggles, he has had little to no income for over a year.

If you feel moved to help Dick during this challenging time, please consider making a donation through the link below. Both Dick and his wife, Jill, will be deeply grateful for any support you can offer.

https://gofund.me/503c10f5

Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service

As many of you know I’ve been fighting a bad infection in my left artificial knee for the past year. I finally received a new one this past November. The problem has been trying to keep the incision closed and the concern of another infection getting into the knee. Monday (1/27/2025) I’ll be undergoing the first of two skin graft surgeries.

So my winter fish house rentals have come to an abrupt end as I won’t be able to be out moving houses around on Lake Bemidji. My main goal now is to be all ready to go for my busy open water guiding and my doctors have assured me that if I behave and don’t over do things I’ll be healed up and ready to go!

In the meantime if you’re looking for a fish house rental you can check with Matt Breuer at 218-766-1814. Matt has rental houses out on Bemidji-area lakes. If you have questions or would like to book an open water trip, please give me a call or text at 218-556-7172. Email is dick@dickbeardsley.com or you can check out my website, www.dickbeardsleyfishingguide.com

I’ll still be getting out this winter the best I can and will try and give updated weekly fishing reports. I have lots of contacts to keep you up to date on the fishing. Thanks for everyone’s understanding!

Dick

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