Fishing and Species
The fishing is all accessed by either a drift boat or a raft on day floats. The fishing is done while wading and swinging flies with 2 handed rods. Presentation ranges from the variable sink rate MOW tips up to 12.5 feet of T14 or more. The river volume and clarity are very dynamic, with a wide range of fishable flows.
Arrivals and Departures
These are all day trips that can become a multi-day trip, using local accommodations.
Accomodations
There are no accommodations as part of these trips, however they can be arranged.
Non Anglers / Activities
There are a limited number of non-fishing activities on the Oregon coast in the winter.
Airport / Logistics
Fly into Portland and rent a car
Climate
Winter months the temps are in the 30-40's. Spring temps are 40-60.
Included
Guided fishing, loaner gear, shuttle and lunch.
Not Included
License and gratuity
Currency/Credit Cards
Cash only for tips
Gratuities
$150 - $200 per day for the boat is standard
Medical Facilities
Tillamook and Lincoln City
Documentation
none
Beverages
water, soft drinks and coffee
Laundry
no
Phone, Internet, Power
Phone:
Internet:
Power:
Nick Rowell, Anadromous Anglers
Guide Nick Rowell is very experienced and knowledgeable guide and a brilliant fly tyer. He fishes on the Northern Oregon coast from December to mid April for winter Steelhead. Depending on the water fished he uses a raft or drift boat. This is swinging spey rods for steelhead.
