I got a free pass from the wife to go get my first steelhead with a guide. I fished the south sound rivers all summer last year and never got one. I was 0-2 on the season. I am ready to get my boots wet again. I need some good recommendations on a guide. I am not concerned with where I have to go, I am willing to go anywhere in Washington for this. I just want to link up with the guide that gives me the best chance to hook up on a metal head. Can you guys give me some info on guides I should reach out to?
Also, would like to split the cost of the boat for the day with someone. Anyone interested?
Since everyone is throwing out guide names, I may as well jump in. Several years ago before I moved to Washington, I was guided on the Cowlitz by Steve Buckner. He lives near the river and knows it well. Even though I didn't catch a steelhead that day, he made it fun and memorable.
Jerry French. He and Ed Ward fished the Skagit literally every single day for years, fishing Skagit heads wayyyy before it became cool. He now guides the OP and Skagit. If you want to learn switch rod techniques there is no better guide in this state. Can be reached at opskagit.com.
I booked a day with Mike Sturza on the Cowlitz river mid July. Thank you all for your help and advice. Hopefully I will have a pretty picture to post soon!
Jerry French. He and Ed Ward fished the Skagit literally every single day for years, fishing Skagit heads wayyyy before it became cool. He now guides the OP and Skagit. If you want to learn switch rod techniques there is no better guide in this state. Can be reached at opskagit.com.
Whoah bro! I like that spendy mono and those fourteen foot skagit heads really lob some beads. OPST is the only place to get all your supplies for fishing yarnies with a speyrod. Check out their sweet videos. Like 50/50 beads and yarn vs. Swingers. This is the only pure skagit program out there.
I'm shocked no one suggested Hank Patterson as a guide. I'm sure he'd drive out to hunt some steelies.
Slap it! You gotta Slap that water!
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