I hope you all are enjoying the Holidays and are getting some winter fishing in. I head to Idaho for Christmas via train to see my kids. Then, chasin some Michigan fish and maybe get the skiff out up here.
The 2024 guide season is coming up. I’m only running 80 trips on the Yakima in 2024. From March 1st to May 10th and Sept. thru Oct. 25. I’ve got about half those dates booked! Three booked today. I really appreciate all your support. You make my lifestyle, ability to travel, to fish and guide a reality.
I’m doing a lot of travel next season. Bouncing between multiple fisheries across several states. I’ve got a new boat for bass trips in late April and May for Washington clients. I’ll be exploring and offering trips in Michigan. And I’ll be heading south periodically over the season. I am doing a lot!
It’s why the schedule has to be set, and we are booking early and limiting dates. Clients that want multiple dates or are waiting to book more. Now is the time. New boat owners that want rowing lessons. Those that want fall dates, especially, they are going quick and retreats with Kristen have soaked up a lot of prime weekends. Lots of spring dates open. Wade trips, half days, and full days!
There are flies for sale. The online store should be working. I also take custom orders. There’s a Spring Clinic on March 30th with 6 spots open. Look out for more clinics! And Kristen and I have retreat dates open in the Fall together!
Book early before it’s too late. We won’t have a lot of wiggle room. Prime dates for Skwallas and March Browns are open. Bass Dates in late April and May. I also have Gift Certificates Available.
Only 46 dates left open $450 Full Days $375 Half Days $325 Walk & Wade
I have been fishing the Yakima River and its surrounding tributaries, creeks, and lakes for 10 years. I have been tying flies specific to this river for 10 years as well. I have guided not only the river but also many of the hiking and mountaineering trails in the area and fished some of the more remote lakes and streams. I love to fish the Yakima River and have been running my driftboat here for 5 years. I guide a little differently than the other services here and have a slightly different philosophy on guided fishing trips.
Its all about the experience, and while I can't promise there will always be cooperative trout, there will always be good times. I learned from some of the greatest anglers the Yakima has both on the water and at the vise and I guide to share and pass on that knowledge and expertise so others can enjoy this river as much as I do. I love to teach people to fish, I love to teach people how to read the river, and I love showing people the beauty and art of fly fishing. My service is a bit cheaper but that is because I have no shop taking a percentage.
I use a lot of my own fly designs and patterns that no other guide has and have spent the past 10 years fine tuning my tying and patterns specific to this river. I have flies, leaders, tippets, and fly rods and reels, and always welcome anglers to bring their own gear. If you need waders and boots I can arrange for a rental. I support my local fly shop for my trips as well as it is important to me that our local shops stay open.
When you take a trip with me it all about fishing and the experiences that happen along the river. I love getting my clients to have great moments with our trout here. Ask me all the questions you can, I want to teach as much as you want to learn. Whether you are an experienced angler or brand new to the sport I love sharing this river with people. I guide the Yakima River and many other secret waters in the area. When you give me a call I will ask you lots of questions as I want to make sure you have the best experience possible while chasing the trout we have here. Whether its a guided river float or a hike and fish, or a walk and wade to the secret places, I can help make your fly fishing experience memorable and fun.
Give me a call today and lets set up a time to go fishing.
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