Water Time Outfitters Blog

Steelhead Drag Setting – The True Test

Rob Crandall April 5, 2019

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

Fly Fishing Portland – June’s Hottest Fishing!

Rob Crandall April 5, 2019

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,

Fly Fishing Portland – Summer Fishing Close to Town

Rob Crandall April 5, 2019

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

Drift Boat Rowers Guide- A Workshop to Get you Started

Rob Crandall March 31, 2019

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

Mid March- Oregon Fishing Report

Rob Crandall March 19, 2019

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

Spey Casts and the D-Loop – Hidden Secrets

Rob Crandall March 4, 2019

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

Deschutes River Steelhead Camp- Swingology 101 August 16-18

Rob Crandall March 2, 2019

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

Quick Easy Step to Improve your Spey Cast

Rob Crandall February 25, 2019

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

Spring Trout & Fly Fishing Classes with Water Time Outfitters

Rob Crandall February 9, 2019

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

Four Steelhead Tips That Make ALL the Difference

Rob Crandall February 9, 2019

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

February Winter Steelhead Fishing Report

Rob Crandall February 9, 2019

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

January Oregon Winter Steelhead Report

Rob Crandall January 15, 2019

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

10 Fly Fishing Tips That Surprise Anglers of All Levels