Water Time Outfitters Blog

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

Fly Fish Portland – Fall Opportunities

Rob Crandall November 12, 2017

Fly Fishing Portland Oregon- Fall Fishing Opportunities The warm sun beams down as leaves softly trickle to the green grass; my wife and I walk hand in hand through fall

Deschutes River -Fall Fishing Reflections

Rob Crandall November 9, 2017

Spectacular scenery, mule deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, golden eagles, wild redband trout and the sought after unicorn of fish- steelhead all are found in the incredible Deschutes River canyon. Guiding

Deschutes River Fishing Report October 2017

Rob Crandall October 21, 2017

Fall temperatures have cooled the high desert and the vivid colors of the season are the perfect blend to the beauty of the redband trout and blush cheek of fall

Clackamas River Fishing Report October 2017

Rob Crandall October 21, 2017

Fall on the Clackamas is a special time- the river is quiet with the falling leaves and the colors astounding! Deer wander the banks and a variety of fish can

Clackamas River Summer Steelhead Report

Rob Crandall September 9, 2017

It’s now September and the steelhead in the Clackamas have been trickling in since May. These fish are getting wary and hanging in the deep, cool pools of the river.