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Friday, December 19, 2014
Big Water Event Ahead
This graph shows the forecasted water levels for the Clackamas River for Dec 19-24. Rarely do we get a graph like this where there is so much pink at the top of the screen. More commonly on big rain storms we would see the river rising near or to the Action phase at 18'. Here it shows the river rising to Major Flood stage at nearly 25'. Normal flows for this time of year are around 12'6"-14'. Looks like this one is going to be a dandy. Watch for new channels to form and the river to shift. We may have some new holes to fish by Christmas!
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Fishing Decal - The Tug is the Drug!
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Early Morning Chrome
Mornings on the river are full of anticipation. Sometimes those first casts are rewarded with an aggressive fish. It had barely gotten light when client Eric H. connected with this chrome rocket. www.watertimeoutfitters.com
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Winter Steelhead Season - December 2014
It is now early December and winter steelhead action is starting on the Oregon coast. Fish returning this time of the season are often referred to as the early returning winter run fish. These are typically the hatchery component of the winter steelhead run. Most common rivers to find early returning winter steelhead in Oregon are the Nestucca, the Wilson, NF Nehalem, the Alsea, Necannicum and the Kilches rivers.
Winter steelhead time of year the water is cold and requires the fly angler to get their fly down to the fish. Sink tips or indicator riggings are most productive. Common sink tips are T-11 and T-14 and at 10' long. These tips are delivered with a shooting head fly line system called a Skagit line. At the end of the sinking tip a short leader helps ensure the fly stays where is should- deep.
Favorite patterns for winter steelhead are often larger than summer favorites. Flies that have movement and swim with a life-like motion often get the best results. A few of our favorites below are available at fly shops in the NW and at www.spiritriver.com
Crandall's Guide Choice is a great fly when there is a lot of green coloration in the water.
Crandall's Steelhead Nitemare is a producer under most water conditions.
Crandall's Provider is a great fly for clear to medium clear water conditions.
For more information on winter steelhead in Oregon visit: www.watertimeoutfitters.com or check out our class/seminar schedule to get hands on help with steelhead success!
Friday, November 28, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving! Deschutes Steelhead Summer and Fall Video
It's Thanksgiving Day 2014 and as I look back at this year there is so much to be thankful for. Here is a fun video of fly fishing for steelhead in the Deschutes canyon. When I watch this video I can't help but be thankful for such a great team of guides and such an amazing resource we have.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Spey Casting Class - Near Portland
Thinking about trying your hand at Spey casting? Want to learn a new cast or try a different line? Take a class! We are offering a special three hour class for the beginner looking for an introduction to Spey casting, or the intermediate caster looking to improve. This class will address the differences between Skagit, Scandi and traditional Spey casting, helping you choose the technique best suited to the way you want to fish. Learn the basics, or improve your casting prowess.
We will have a few rods and lines to test drive. Students will need personal gear and warm clothes.
This class is limited to 4 students and will be held on Saturday, December 20th, from 9:00 to 12:00 at Barton Park on the Clackamas. Our instructor for this class is Rob Crandall of Water Time Outfitters.
Cost is $65.00 per person.
Click the link below to book your spot in this class with Royal Treatment Fly Shop:
Spey Casting Class- Book My Spot
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Steelhead Fly Patterns by Rob Crandall
I have finally put some of my favorite fly patterns out there in the commercial world. These flies have been great producers for me for many years. Each pattern has a specific use and water clarity application. In generall there is a pattern for low and clear water, medium green to darker green waters. All these flies work on steelies nearly year round. I use them on the Oregon Coast, Clackamas and Sandy Rivers and the Deschutes River in summer and fall.
You can now use my secret guiding patterns that produce result for my clients on a daily basis. Flies are available at great fly shops like Royal Treatment Fly shop in West Linn, OR 503-850-4397 and online at: https://spiritriver.com/new-flies
Good luck on the water!
Rob Crandall
Devils Candy- This is a killer leech pattern that has seductive flash and appeal. Works especially good on low-clear water conditions or on fish that have been in the river a while.
Guides Choice- this pattern is a favorite in the green waters of winter steelhead fishing. Cerise and Orange colors show up well and move and swim in the water. This is a go-to pattern in winter.
Promise Keeper: this pattern is a great combo of cerise and black with a bit of flash. It is a top producer most of the year. Works especially well in them medium green to clear water conditions.
Crandall's Provider: Black and Blue has always been a traditional color combo for steelhead that gets results. This pattern uses Ostrich herl tied in Intruder style to get movement and action in the water. Always a go-to pattern on any blue sky day or medium to clear water conditions.
Crandall's Steelhead Nightmare: This fly I had the hardest time turning over to the commercial side. It is an all time best producer for me and it is hard to beat for both winter, spring, summer and fall fish. Black and red are great colors for steelies add in the white lead eye and there is a definite color contrast and eye grabber for steelies.
Crandall's Wedding Dress: This fly is much better that the traditional "Prom Dress" pattern in that the flash body of the fly articulates and really moves. This fly is a killer anywhere aggressive steelhead live!
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
Winter Steelhead - Techiques Tune-Up Class
Dial in your game for winter steelhead on the banks of the
Clackamas River not far from Portland, Oregon with pro guide Rob Crandall.
Rob reveals the tips, tricks and tactics you need to be more successful
with the swung fly this winter. This three hour session is a jump in and go class getting to the nuts and bolts of swung fly success with personalized attention on your technique. Only $40. Spots fill
fast, save yours today! Call Rob 503-704-6449 or email: Winter Steelhead Tune-Up Class
On water class session is held after our FREE seminar at Royal Treatment Fly Shop in West Linn, OR. Free seminar starts at 10am - 11:30 on water session will be from 1-4pm.
Class Dates:
Dec 13
Jan 10
Feb 21
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Class - Trout Fishing Fun!
This two part class first covers the basics in the classroom at Royal Treatment Fly shop. The second session is on the Deschutes River near Maupin, OR. The Deschutes is Oregon’s premier blue ribbon trout river and only 1 hour and 45 minutes from the Portland area. Here we cover how to rig, fly casting lesson, on water bug study-what do fish eat, fly fishing techniques, how to fight and land fish and on water fishing for trout. A get started class information packet is included.
This class covers: Fly fishing terminology, Fly fishing knots, Proper rigging, Equipment, Fly selection, Fly casting, Entomology, and On Water Fishing instruction. For this 8 hour course rods and reels are provided if needed or bring your own. Bring your waders, boots, fishing license, polarized glasses, lucky fishing hat and lunch.
Available dates:
May 27 6-8 pm in shop & May 30 on water
Jun 10 6-8 pm in shop & Jun 13 on water
Jul 15 6-8 pm in shop & Jul 17 &
or 18 on water
Aug 5 6-8pm in shop & Aug 8 on water
Sept 16 6-8pm in shop & Sept 18 & or 19 on water
Online Booking with Royal Treatment Fly Shop: Click Here
Call to reserve your spot today! 503-704-6449 email: Water Time Classes
Fly Fishing Lakes Class 2015 - Portland Area Fly Fishing!
Learn what it takes to catch trout in lakes with this one
day well rounded, 8 hour, fly fishing school brought to you by Water Time
Outfitters and Royal Treatment Fly shop.
Get started in fly fishing the right way and learn from our pro’s. Our first segment of the class is held in the
classroom at Royal Treatment Fly shop in West Linn, OR. From there we go get a line wet on a private
lake with healthy populations of Rainbow
trout. Get started fly fishing the right
way or just advance your skills on some trophy trout waters. Come join the fun!
What’s Included:
• Beginners
approach to fly fishing session- knots, terminology, rigging etc…
• Fly
casting lesson- learn the basics of fly casting- overhead, roll cast, roll cast
pickup, presentation casts and more
• Lake fly
fishing techniques- dry fly, emerger, streamer and midge techniques
• Lake
entomology lesson- learn what trout eat in lakes
• Guided
fly fishing on a private lake
• V-Boats
and kick fins
Bring your lucky fishing hat, a lunch and your camera you just
might catch some memories!
Our guarantee: We
will work hard so you can learn as much as possible in this class on the great
sport of fly fishing lakes. We will do
our best to see that everyone catches fish and has an enjoyable day. Space is limited reserve your spot
today! Fee is only $130.00 Call 503-704-6449 to reserve your spot today! Classes in May and June 2015 Email: Lake Fly Class Info
Beginning Fly Fishing Class - Clackamas River - Get Started!
Start your fly fishing right with good fundamentals and
fun! This introduction to fly fishing is
a great course for the beginner, a gift, or fun for the whole family. Our instructors love to share their passion of
fly fishing with this starter course. Starting in the classroom at Royal
Treatment Fly Shop in West Linn you will be introduced to fly fishing theory,
knot tying, rigging and fish behavior then we’ll head to our local water. There we’ll cover beginning fly casting,
fly fishing techniques and strategies for trout. A get started class information packet is
included. This class covers: Fly fishing terminology, Fly fishing knots, Proper
rigging, Equipment, Fly selection, Fly casting, Entomology and On Water
instruction.
Don’t let the mystery of fly fishing keep you
from enjoying a great sport. Let us help
you untangle the myths of fly fishing and get started right. For this 6 hour course rods and reels are
provided. Bring your waders/boots,
fishing license, and lunch. Class Fee:
Only $65.00 Class sizes are
limited - please reserve your spot in advance.
This one day session held close to Portland , OR at McIver Park on the Clackamas River gets you started. T
This class covers:
- Fly fishing terminology
- Fly fishing knots
- Proper rigging
- Equipment
- Fly selection
- Fly casting
- Entomology
- On Water Fishing instruction
For this 6 hour course rods and reels are provided. Bring your waders/boots, fishing license, lunch and park entry fee.
This special class is only being held: Jun 27, Jun 30, July 11, Aug 19, Aug 22, Sept 26
Class Fee: Only $65.00
Call 503-704-6449 Email: Clackamas Fly Class
Winter & Spring Steelhead Workshops - 2015 Schedule
Want to learn how to catch winter steelhead on Oregon Rivers? Water Time Outfitters offers a special workshop just for you! These workshops are designed to get walk in fly anglers comfortable with a variety of spots and techniques that will put them into fish on the Oregon's best rivers.
Here is how it works. We start at the crack of 9:00 am at a designated location near the water with coffee and donuts. We’ll review maps that will give you at least a dozen productive steelhead runs that you can drive and walk to often these are spots we personally fish. With coffee in hand we’ll discuss the maps in detail.
Then when we’ve reached proper caffeine level we’ll grab a bunch of gear and head out to the water. We will tour the river from the bank bound angler point of view showing you the sweet spots with public access. On the water we will cover: fishing techniques, fishing strategy, fly selection and more. This is also time to talk about lines, rods and rigging. We’ll have plenty of spey rods and nearly 20 fly lines for you to try out and get a feel for different systems. We will have plenty of spey rods and switch rods for you to try out and different lines to try on your own rod. If you need some basic spey casting lessons there is usually a little time for that as well.
If we actually catch a fish it will be by accident. The purpose of this workshop is to give you the tools you need to find, read, and properly fish good steelhead water the actual fishing will be secondary.
Around 1pm we’ll break for a hungry man’s lunch and then head on to some more spots with steelhead water you’ll want to drool on!
Steelhead Workshop Classes offered in 2015:
January 10th - Wilson, Trask, Kilches rivers- meets in Tillamook instructor- Gil Muhleman
January 24th -Clackamas & Eagle Creek meets at Royal Treatment Fly shop -instructor Rob Crandall
April 4th - Clackamas River meets at Royal Treatment Fly shop- instructor Rob Crandall
Workshop cost is $100 including lunch and is limited to 8 anglers. Booking is through Royal Treatment Fly shop in West Linn, OR. Spots fill fast.
Call Rob Crandall for more info 503-704-6449 or to reserve your spot. Email: Winter Steelhead Signup Info
Fly Fishing Classes 2015 Schedule
If you want to advance your skills and get more effective on the water in 2015 Water Time Outfitters team of expert instructors has a great line-up of classes schools and seminars to help you make the most of your time on the water. Here is our 2015 calendar of upcoming events. We'd love to help you! Come join us!
Water Time Outfitters is an Oregon based company offering guided fly fishing trips, classes and workshops on some of Oregon's finest waters. See more about our company at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com
Beginning Fly Fishing Class – Clackamas River $75 (Click here for more details)
Jun 27
Jun 30
July 11
Aug 19
Aug 22
Sept 26
Beginning Fly Fishing Lakes Class $130 (Click here for more details)
April 18
May 23
Jun 13
Beginning Fly Fishing Class – Deschutes River $140 (Click here for more details)
May 27 6-8 pm in shop & May 30 on water
Jun 10 6-8 pm in shop & Jun 13 on water
Jul 15 6-8 pm in shop & Jul 17 &
or 18 on water
Aug 5 6-8pm in shop & Aug 8 on water
Sept 16 6-8pm in shop & Sept 18 & or 19 on water
Winter Steelhead Workshop – Clackamas River (Click here for more details)
Jan 24
April 4th
Winter Steelhead Tune-Up $40 (Click here for more details)
Dec 13, 2014
Jan 10
Feb 21
Mar 21
Fly Fishing Lakes Tour – details and fees to be determined
May 4-8
Seminars:
Royal Treatment Fly Shop- Winter Steelhead - The Missing Peices
Dec 13, 2014 10-11:30 FREE!
Jan 10
Feb 21
Mar 21
Royal Treatment Fly Shop - Trout Seminars
April 11- Rob Crandall
April 25- Marc Williamson (Seminar and Fly Tying)
May 2 Gil Muhleman
Portland Sportsman's Show- Steelhead River and Fly Fishing Theater
Feb 4-8 Rob Crandall
Water Time Outfitters is an Oregon based company offering guided fly fishing trips, classes and workshops on some of Oregon's finest waters. See more about our company at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com
A Toast to Fall - Deschutes Colors
Water Time Outfitters offers guided fishing adventures on the Deschutes River in Central Oregon. We specialize in multi-day drift boat and jet boat camp trips. We've been doing this for over 20 years and many of our customers have been with us that long...find out why! www.watertimeoutfitters.com
Mornings on the River - Favorites from Fall 2014
Some of my favorite times this fall I found myself in awe of the scenery. You would think that for a guy who spends just about every day on the Deschutes river during steelhead season it would get to be mundane. In the Deschutes canyon the scenery is fantastic, add in the fall colors the low angle of the sun in October and November and you have the makings for some epic landscapes. Here are a few pics from this season that I really enjoyed. Rob Crandall www.watertimeoutfitters.com
Friday, November 14, 2014
October / November Deschutes River Reports
Water Time Outfitters has been guiding most every day in the last several months on Oregon's Deschutes river chasing our favorite fish- Steelhead! Here we swing flies for the aggressive grab from elusive steelies. As steelhead migrate in from the ocean they spread out over the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River. These fish like to hide in certain spots where the water speed and depth are to their liking. Structure like boulders and riffle breaks in the current give these migrating beauties a place to rest from their journey against the steady flow of the Deschutes River which averaged 6 miles per hour. River flows for much of October were steadily around 4000 cfs at Madras and bumped up to around 5000 in early November. Water temperatures have been very mild and steadily in the 50's slowly migrating lower into November. The consistent flow and tailwaters of the Deschutes make it ideal water to chase steelies Here you rarely have to worry the river will blow out or turn brown when you arrive. www.watertimeoutfitters.com
The Deschutes River flows through arid canyons of the high desert of central Oregon. Sage brush and juniper spice the dry air and fill your nose with a medly of the desert country smells. Columnar basalt cliffs rise high above you as you float the ancient Deschutes River canyon. Golden eagles often soar on the rising thermals near these cliffs. Mule deer and otters often great you along the river's narrow but lush riparian zone next to the steady flowing river.
Our favorite trip on the Deschutes is a camp trip. Here we send Marty Smith with our gear boat ahead to set a comfortable camp. Anglers and guides spend all day on the water and come into a prepared camp with a warm campfire going. Marty often has chocolate cookies in the oven as we arrive.
The Deschutes River has a variety of steelhead strains that arrive in the fall. The Deschutes hatchery steelhead is from the Pelton Dam hatchery located near the 100 mile mark. These fish are clipped with the distinctive adipose fin and maxillary fin clipped. Wild - unclipped fish also spawn in the Deschutes basin. A strong run of wild fish ascend the Deschutes River each fall. Out of basin steelhead often stray into the cool verdant waters of the Deschutes as well. These fish are both wild and hatchery origin. Hatchery strays will have only the adipose fin clipped.
Water Time Outfitter guides have been sharing the Deschutes river with anglers for over 20 years. Our seasons are generally filled up with returning guests but we always love to meet new friends. If you'd like to join us for a Deschutes River fishing adventure visit our website: www.watertimeoutfitters.com and give us a call! Guides Rob Crandall, Gil Muhleman, Marty Smith and Kenny Kiley.
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Friday, September 26, 2014
September Fishing Report - Deschutes River
Things are going good and fall is here. I’m loving the
bit of cooler weather. The leaves are changing color and the Deschutes
canyon is calling out – “It’s Steelhead Time!” Trout fishing has been
good too with an assortment of trout tasty treats. We are seeing good
numbers of Mahogany Duns, midges, some caddis 16-20, occasional bwo’s
and the October caddis are starting to show. Trout food this time of year
is mostly very small. We found some good trout fishing mid-day in the
back eddies and mid-mornings in the riffles.
Of important note for floaters on the upper section of the
Deschutes. Whitehorse Rapid has a log jammed into the rocks in the upper
section (worst part) near “can-opener rock”. This could be very hazardous
and we highly recommend scouting this before floating.
For a great fishing adventure visit: www.watertimeoutfitters.com and see more info.
Trout are busy finding mayflies in the eddies.
Seattle Seahawks fans ready for a great day on the river!
Hatchery steelhead caught in full sun
Fish on!
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Summer Steelhead Seminar July 26th
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Royal Treatment Fly shop is located in West Linn, OR. Call the shop for details 503-850-4397
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Saturday, July 19, 2014
Free- Steelhead Fly Fishing Seminar July 26
Come join us for a kick-start-tune-up for SUMMER STEELHEAD fly fishing this coming saturday at the Royal Treatment Fly shop in West Linn, OR. We will be discussing fly fishing strategies, fly patterns, gear and much more!
The fun starts at 10 am and don't be late, there will be homemade cookies there and they go fast!
For more details call Royal Treatment Fly Shop: 503-850-4397 or visit: www.royaltreatmentflyfishing.com
Deschutes River - Summer Dry Fly Action
Deschutes River rainbows are busily slurping caddis flies this time of year. The months of July and August the weather is warm and the dry fly action is good. It's a great time to see the river canyon. Join Water Time Outfitters on our three day adventure down the wild and scenic Deschutes canyon fly fishing for native redband trout.
See more details at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ten Tips for Deschutes Caddis Success
During the summer months on the Deschutes River below Pelton dam the main food source for feisty redband rainbow trout are caddis flies. Along the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes river there are a handful of species of caddis that live and thrive in the cool waters of this high desert river. Below the columnar basalt cliffs the emerald waters host a strong population of caddis that hatch each day from May through October. During the season the size, variety and density of these caddis change but a basic understanding of these moth like critters can help give you boat loads of rod bending success.
Caddis flies line the table cloth near the lantern at night on our Deschutes River camp.
The main caddis we focus on during the summer months are the Green Sedge or Rhyacophila, the spotted Sedge or the Hydropsyche and the Saddle-Case Caddis or Glossosoma. These caddis have four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species live in the river for about one year. A major portion of the life of a caddis is spent as a larvae which looks like a small worm.
There are a number of tricks that can help you be more successful with your time on the water during the summer caddis hatches. Below are some favorites that the Water Time Outfitter guides use to help their clients consistently get into fish on the Deschutes. Hopefully these tips will help you make the most of your water time.
1. Match your fly size correctly to the natural. Find hatched caddis that are along streamside foliage and grab one. Get a good look at that little guy and see that your fly pattern is close in color and size. It is easy to tie on a fly that is too big. For the Deschutes river our most common sizes are size 16 and 18.
2. Focus your effort on dry flies at the right time of day. Not that you can't catch fish on dries all day long during the summer months; you can, but you will find more success at specific parts of the day. Prime times to fish dries are during the mid morning hours from 10am - around 2 pm. Often from 3-6 there is a lull in dry fly action. Then the last 2 hours of the day (depending on the weather) the best dry fly action of the entire day is often had. The last 20-30 minutes before dark can be a frenzy!
3. Fish around structure and shade. Big rainbows are smart and if they live on the Deschutes they have survived the legendary hunter in the sky - the osprey. There are so many osprey on the river now that you can see a different nesting pair about every mile of river. That means rainbows are smart to their enemy from above or they are dinner!
4. Keep your fly floating. If you can't see that dry fly it's very difficult to be effective, especially if you are presenting the fly upstream. When you can't see your fly present close with an across current present and you'll feel the take better (good to do in low light right at dark).
5. Polarized glasses for back eddy fishing. Sipping rainbows working the suds are a fine target mid-day. Often food piles up in the eddies more than any place on the river. Big rainbows are well aware of this food smorgasborg and they are there. We like to say "foam is home", meaning where you see foam pile up on the water you will also see lots of food.
6. Casting accuracy for rising fish. Don't line big rainbows that are rising. False cast to the side and get the right line length then present your fly. Your first false cast over a big fish throws spray off your line. Do this to the side of the fish so spray of water droplets doesnt come down right on a feeding fish. It also helps to keep a shadow from crossing over a spooky fish.
7. Emergers - fish deep pupa emergers when nothing is happening on the surface and before the evening hatch to keep the action going during dry fly lulls. When nothing is happening on the surface it might be because there is so much food in the drift the trout have switched their focus.
8. Use both a dry and an emerger dropper during the hatch will get you more results.
9. Bow and Arrow casting under the trees for the biggest fish. The best way to get to big rainbows under the trees. Try it, you might be surprised.
10. Trim the bottom hackle on your dry flies (like Elk Hair Caddis) so they ride on the surface correctly more of the time and sit a bit lower in the surface film.
To fish with the guides who've been doing it for over 20 years come join Water Time Outfitters and Rob Crandall on the Deschutes River. See more information at: www.watertimeoutfitters.com We offer single and multi-day float trip adventures on the wild and scenic Deschutes River canyon. Trout and steelhead fishing are our favorites - come see why!
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Shad Fishing in Oregon
Flyfishing for Oregon Shad is an fly anglers dream come true! We have a blast each year in June with American shad ranging from 1-5 pounds. Using fly rods in the #5-6 weight range these members of the herring family fight like crazy! Not 20 minutes from downtown Portland we find schools of the fish often referred to as the "Poor Man's Tarpon" willingly taking the fly. This generally productive fishing is the effect of a huge run of fish often numbering 3-5 million fish over Bonneville dam on the Columbia system.
The scenic Oregon City Falls on the Willamette River is a historic area.
Fishing on the Willamette River is varied through the year with different species of fish. During June you will find Shad, Chinook Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Small mouth bass. Large sturgeon (6-10' long!) are often spotted as they jump or roll on the surface. In addition Lamprey Eel are also migrating at this time. Occasionally one of our shad anglers will hook a different species than shad.
Small mouth bass
Spring Chinook caught on a shad fly!
A good day shad fishing is often determined by how many "doubles" you have!
Visiting Portland and want to experience some rod bending fun? Our shad fishing trips are 4 hours long and always an adventure! We pick you up at the dock and all you need is a fishing license. Hop in the boat and lets fish! Whether you are new to fly fishing or a seasoned expert, Shad are a blast! Trips are $225 for one angler, $325 for 2 anglers and $450 for 3 anglers. Soda and waters are provided. For more information on fly fishing fun around the Portland area with Water Time Outfitters call owner Rob Crandall at 503-704-6449. Visit our website: www.watertimeoutfitters.com
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