Contact Travis Frank

Phone: 612-382-6927
Email: travis@trophyencounters.com

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265 S Oak St
Waconia, MN
United States

612-382-6927

Travis Frank and Trophy Encounters Guide Service specializes in fully-guided fishing trips for Muskie, Walleye, Bass, Northern Pike and Panfish on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Waconia, Lake Mille Lacs and other Metro Minnesota Waters.​

Photo Blog

Praying Mantis

Travis Frank

When I think of Washington, the state, I think of mountains, trees and rain.  A recent trip out there revealed that I was way off in my prediction.  Dry desert conditions are the norm on the western side.  Exactly the habitat for this little creature.  It's called a Praying Mantis.  The cool thing about this little bugger is how they change their colors to match their surroundings.  Similar to a chameleon.  I didn't know this before, but I do now.  Accidentally, I stumbled on a cool photo op.  I hope you enjoy it!