Rob Crandall, Author at Water Time Outfitters

June Fly Fishing Portland 2018

Rob Crandall July 7, 2018

Fly fishing Portland, OR the month of June has been excellent. We have been fly fishing on what is the worlds largest run of American Shad. These fish run up

2018 Shad Run Over 2 Million and Counting! Fly Fishing Craziness

Rob Crandall June 16, 2018

The month of June brings blooming dogwoods, blossoming flowers, the worlds largest run of American Shad to Oregon’s biggest waterways and a bit of fly fishing craziness right near Portland,

Mr. Skittles meets Monster Steelhead

Rob Crandall April 9, 2018

To say Nick has unbounded energy might be an understatement but when it comes to steelheading his optimism often outweighs the challenges of the fishing conditions we face. He gets

Spey Casting Lessons

Rob Crandall April 8, 2018

Want to get started right with spey casting? Having casting challenges and could use some coaching? Water Time Outfitters offers spey casting lessons to move your casting to the next

Winter Steelhead-The Swung Fly Secret Recipe

Rob Crandall April 8, 2018

Cody and his brother Ian from back east had never hooked a steelhead on the swing. Each had a glow of enthusiasm that comes early to the quest of steelhead

Tips for Releasing Steelhead

Rob Crandall March 31, 2018

I consider myself so fortunate to live and work in such an amazing part of the world chasing these unbelievable creatures we call Steelhead. It’s truly a marvel to

Lighten Up- It’s Winter Steelhead After All

Rob Crandall January 21, 2018

Winter wind, sleet, hail, rain and just plain cold nasty weather combines with big rivers and elusive steelhead to make one of the most challenging fly fishing endeavors ever; so

Oregon Coastal Winter Steelhead Report

Rob Crandall December 22, 2017

Oregon coastal rivers get some great winter steelhead runs and some of the best rivers for early fish are usually: Three Rivers, Nestucca, Necannicum, NF Nehalem, NF Alsea, Nestucca and

Clackamas Winter Steelhead Report

Rob Crandall December 22, 2017

Fishing on the Clackamas in December has been a bit slow with low and cold conditions most of the month. Late summer steelhead have been nearly non-existent and the search

Patching Leaky Waders- Quick and Easy

Rob Crandall November 28, 2017

Eventually even the best gortex waders will get leaks. I find that I always lose the battle with the blackberry patch or miscellaneous thorns that are found on the banks

Clackamas River Update

Rob Crandall November 28, 2017

The Clackamas River has been running high; recent heavy rains combined with melting snow on lower hills have raised levels substancially. Last week water levels reached flood stage at over

Clackamas River Winter Steelhead Workshops

Rob Crandall November 20, 2017

Want to find great local spots to fly fish steelhead near Portland? The Clackamas River is home to steelhead, salmon, trout and wildlife just minutes from Portland, OR. This class

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