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...
In a state that has it all when it comes to fishing you might find it weird to hear seasoned Oregonians talking about bass fishing; yes, we have salmon, steelhead and great wild trout fishing but bass? Yes! Within one hour drive of Portland- Oregon has some unbelievable smallmouth bass fishing. ...
Do you want to learn the best way to safely naviagate NW rivers? If you have a new boat, drift boat, raft or pontoon boat and want to learn; this specialty rowing workshop is for you. Learn to manage your new boat with safety and confidence. Water Time Outfitters guides and...
It's that time of year when we start to see a transition from winter to spring and this year is right on cue. March litterally roared in like a lion this year with cold and nasty conditions and a daily dose of "wintery mix" to frost your windshield and now...
Spey casting is one of the most versatile casting styles available to fly casters; it lends itself to so many fishing situations and the proper formation of the D-loop is an integral part of making this cast work. The D-loop is simply the line forming behind the rod when making...
Want to catch your first steelhead on the fly? Have you fly fished for steelhead and not found success? Are you looking to increase your skills and build your fly fishing for steelhead effectiveness? Swingology 101 is for you! Water Time Outfitters is offering a special three day class for...
Want to dial in your spey cast with one easy step? Wouldn't you love to have a long powerful spey cast? The proper anchor point is the starting point to better spey casting. While there are so many things that go into a good cast with the two handed rod...
It's early February and I'm sitting here in my office in Oregon looking out at the snow. The sun is shining and the blue sky is brilliant but its freezing cold! That's got me thinking about fly fishing for trout when it's warm and sunny! The crew at Water Time...
Sometimes we forget that it's the little things that add up to success. Remember when you were small and your parents made you brush your teeth everyday and make your bed- those little disciplines are an important part of life and when it comes to steelhead fishing it's no different-...
February is here and the guides at Water Time Outfitters are happy about it- January was a slog and tough going; now it seems some fish are starting to show in better numbers. Cold, clear and low water conditions have been the challenge across NW rivers in the last 3...
Winter Steelhead fishing for 2019 in general has been off to a slow start. Run numbers are down on many hatchery streams which typically boast good early return numbers. Arrival of some good quality wild fish early in January is a good indicator for our later runs in Feb, Mar...
We are looking forward to a great year ahead and want to keep you updated on some of the fun things we've got planned! Check out our line up and get your favorites saved on the calendar. These classes fill fast! Winter Steelhead Workshops- Bank bound anglers guide to the...
It's been a great year and we are really looking forward to 2019! Here is the general outline of what our year ahead looks like. There are so many great opportunities here fishing Oregon's finest waters and we can't wait to share them with you. Be sure to save your...
Do you want to learn the best way to safely naviagate NW rivers with a drift boat, raft or pontoon boat? If you have a new boat or just want to brush up on your skills and want to learn-this specialty rowing workshop is for you. Learn to manage your ...
How to set the hook fishing the swung fly is paramount to success. It's a small but critical moment that can make or break success. Check out this video to explore the best way to get a good hook up on big steelhead and salmon with the swung fly. https://youtu.be/v55E89mXFZg...
Tug, yank, dang! Sorry, guide I had another pull but I couldn't resist setting the hook. Ok, so it's been a bit of a tough summer/fall season, to say it bluntly the steelhead run size is down about 200,000 fish! That said we are still finding some steelhead; those glorious...
Fishing Report October 28 Searching for a needle in a haystack is something steelhead anglers are accustomed to and on a year where the run size is considerably down from average that is how it can feel out here on Oregon's most famous river. Steelhead are spread from the mouth...
Brandon had never caught a steelhead on a floating line before and this morning on the Deschutes river showed promise. We walked down the sandy trail to the head of the run in the morning light. Three deer bounded ahead of us in the morning shadows as we made our...
It's been a crazy season on the lower Deschutes River this year with an onslaught of fires that when it seems like it couldn't get any worse it did. We had three major fires on the lower river below Maupin and several above Maupin. The Substation fire, Long Hollow Fire...