Winter Steelhead Encounters on the Oregon Coast
Good byes are always tough, but it’s time to make the spring shift and stow the Winter Steelhead gear for the season. One of my …
Steelhead Tactics That Will Lead To Success
Steelhead fishing in the Pacific Northwest is a challenging endeavor and swinging flies for them takes the challenge to the next level. It’s all worth …
Flies used to target saltwater fish in the Pacific Northwest
When people first learn that we chase salmon, rockfish and other species of bottom fish with flies fished offshore from our dory one of the …
Recap – Dory Season out of Pacific City
I’m long overdue for a recap on this years dory season. Leading up to the season there was great anticipation for the rockfish and Coho …
2022 Ocean Salmon Season Finalized by PFMC and ODFW
Fly fishing for silvers (coho) on the open ocean
Time to head offshore for Rockfish
It’s mid April and the focus is shifting to our dory and the many opportunities that await just offshore out of Pacific City. Trips will …
Swinging for Steelhead – Spring Reflection
It’s the end of March and I’m reflecting on what has been a nice winter steelhead season. Swinging flies, searching for steelhead is certainly not …
It’s Winter Steelhead Season
It’s go time for Winter Steelheaad in the pacific northwest. Here are a few reminders to help increase your chances of an encounter.
Summer Steelhead – First and Last
What an amazing fall season it’s been. I’ve been fortunate to be able to guide with great friends, James and Kait Sampsel who own and …
Thank You!
When Erin and I first discussed starting Connect Outfitters last winter it was just a dream, with what I believe was a solid business plan, …