The draw to join the ranks of "steelheaders" is a call I couldn't avoid in my younger years; like the sirens call it drew me in and changed my life forever. I mean who wouldn't want to catch a fish that averages 6-8 pounds but can get over 20lbs, it...
April Jet Boat Steelhead trips Clackamas River- Late winter, spring and summer steelhead combine in April just minutes from the Portland airport. Long runs, choppy riffles and sweet hidey holes are everywhere on the Clackamas if you know where to look. With the speed and versatility of the...
Some of my favorite memories are fishing with kids and the best, most memorable times are fishing with my son Tanner. It's easy to see how kids are interacting less and less with nature now days; it's can be intimating and formidable task that seems daunting to simply take the...
Deschutes Summer Trout Special- Fish, Camp, Relax- this is the perfect fly fishing trip. Combine amazing scenery, fun rapids, wildlife, super comfortable camps and epic trout fishing and you’ve got our summer trout program. Learn Euro-Nymphing, streamer tactics and experience evening dry fly hatches and you’ve got an action-packed fishing...
Swing-O-logy 101- Deschutes Steelhead- This is the perfect solution for anglers who want to advance their skills and dive deep into the whys and ways of Steelhead fly fishing success. This hands-on class is brought to you by the guides at Water Time Outfitters and will be held on...
Come learn from the best, advance your fly fishing skillset, catch more fish and have a blast in this three day Euro-nymph SPECIAL TRIP! Euro-nymphing has evolved as one of the most deadly fly fishing techniques available and if you want to learn the intricacies of this technical approach to...
Father Son Summer Trout Trip Special-June 27 & 28 Want to create lasting lifetime memories with your son? Join us for a father and son, summer trip-fishing, camping and boating on the Deschutes River. This trip is custom made for fathers and sons. This two-day epic adventure just may inspire...
There's no doubt about it the fluctuations of winter water conditions can make steelhead fishing the cold part of the year challenging. Have you experienced the skunk of high water keeping you from fishing success? Having the right tools and tricks can make a high water day a hey day...
On warm sunny days in the high desert of central Oregon it's one of life's pleasures to wade knee deep in the cool waters of the Deschutes River fly fishing for wild rainbow trout. The Deschutes which winds its way from the high cascade mountains in the heart of Oregon...
Winter Steelhead Fishing can often reward you with the biggest fish of the year but it is full of challenges. It's been said you can't catch fish staying at home; and it's also true that you can't consistently catch fish even when you go if your not doing things right. ...
When it comes to winter steelhead fishing the odds are literally stacked against us; but that doesn't mean they are insurmountable enough for the hard working fly angler not to have consistent winter steelhead success. Here are some fly fishing tips for steelheaders from a guy who's done it for...
Fall is officially here and the cool crisp air combined with the vivid colors in the fall foliage has me pumped. This is my favorite time of year and it always slips by too quickly! We have been chasing steelhead and trout on Oregon's finest river the Deschutes lately and...
Join us on Oregon’s best waters where remarkable Steelhead are found less than 2 hours from Portland, Oregon. We make it easy, hop in the boat and fish! When the water is cold and the weather isn’t much better, this is definitely the way it’s meant to be done on...
September and October are prime time in Oregon with so much fishing to do there just not enough time! It's been a wet and cool fall here in the NW and that's brought a beautiful white blanket of snow on the iconic Mt Hood which bodes well for winter snow...
Deschutes River: Trout fishing has been pretty good on the D with hatches of caddis flies the main event. Look for tan caddis size 16 and 18. Use emergers before and during the hatch; typically there is a hatch in the morning and one in the evening just before...
Want to experience the best trout fishing Oregon has to offer? How about world class-wild-Rainbow Trout fishing in 2000' deep canyons with super fun whitewater all at our best price of the year! Experience the canyon with the professional staff of Water Time Outfitters on our Summer Trout Special- just...
This year's run of American Shad was one of the best in many years and the smiles on our customers faces reflected that daily! The four hour fly fishing trips we offered this June were a smashing success as many anglers hooked fish until their arms were sore- no joking! ...
Spring fly fishing near Portland Oregon is ripe with opportunities for steelhead, trout and shad. April, May and June have much to offer and the traveling angler's plans should include a visit to this beautiful region of the state. Spring blooms, the Portland Rose Garden, the vibrant greens combine to...
Fly fishing for Steelhead? Drag setting is an important detail that is often overlooked. A properly set drag will ensure that you have the best opportunity to get a good hookup and land a higher percentage of steelhead. Setting the drag correctly involves a number of factors. When fishing the...
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, OR. The Columbia River which cuts the boundary line between Washington state and Oregon combined with Portland’s cargo way the...
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