With 18 years of fly fishing experience and nine years guiding on the Lower Deschutes River, I am dedicated to providing a personalized experience that combines expert instruction with an adventure you won't soon forget. As a local who lives right on the banks of the Lower Deschutes, I offer my clients the unique opportunity to camp on my property directly overlooking the river, providing a seamless start to your trip with a boat ramp located just minutes away. I look forward to sharing my deep knowledge of these waters with you and making your time on the river truly memorable.
Our Mission
Forget the stress of planning and the weight of what if’s your only job is to get here. We’ve meticulously crafted every detail so that the moment you arrive, our team takes the lead, handling the logistics, the heavy lifting, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a seamless transition or a complete escape, you can rest easy knowing that showing up is the only requirement. We’ll handle the rest, leaving you free to simply be present and enjoy the results.
Euro Nymphing Trips
Euro nymphing is an incredibly effective technique on a river as large and powerful as the Deschutes, as it allows for precise depth control and superior strike detection in heavy currents. Because these this can be intimidating, I will guide you through the entire system, from tying your own specialized leaders to selecting the specific styles of flies that produce results here. We will also focus on technical casting and line management, ensuring you have the skills to maintain a natural drift and reach fish in pockets that traditional indicator rigs might miss.
Spey Trips
Whether you are looking to master the elegant trout spey technique or step up to the challenge of summer steelhead, I provide comprehensive on-water training to help you find success. My sessions cover the essential mechanics of casting instruction, ensuring you can deliver consistent loops with efficiency and ease. We’ll dive deep into reading swing water, teaching you how to identify the specific seams and tailouts where fish hold. Additionally, you’ll gain a clear understanding of line systems—specifically when to utilize Scandinavian (Scandi) setups for surface presentations versus Skagit heads and sink tips for getting deep in heavy flow. These trips are designed to demystify the gear and the water, giving you the confidence to swing flies effectively on any river.
