Pro Staff
We are very proud of the caliber of the fishing guides on our Pro Staff. Collectively, they represent more knowledge about our sport fisheries than any other group ever assembled.
Members of our Pro-Staff serve a client base that's consistent with their individual personality, style and expectations. If you're interested in booking a trip, consider ahead of time what makes a great day for you: how you like to fish, how long you like to be on the water, language you're comfortable with, if smoking is acceptable or not (for both yourself and the guide), and what's included in the cost of the trip.
We encourage open communication when booking trips. By covering all the bases in advance, neither you nor the guide involved should be subject to uncomfortable surprises. Whether you're a hard-core expert angler wanting to fish dawn-to-dark, or a beginner looking for quality on-the-water instruction, there's multiple members of our Pro-Staff who can serve you professionally.
Our Pro-Staff has proven their quality to us time and time again. Our relationship is simple: they develop the most successful approaches to fisheries throughout the state, and we make sure the gear involved is available to them and our customers within our stores.
JACK SMITH
All Seasons Guide Service
503-842-6313 | Email
Specializing in salmon, steelhead and sturgeon, Jack Smith has more than 25 years of experience guiding. Fisheries: North Coast Salmon and Steelhead. Deschutes Summer Steelhead. Columbia River Sturgeon.
CHRIS VERTOPOULOS
Chris Vertopoulos Guide Service
503-349-1377 | Email |
With more than 25 years experience, Chris is a Pro-Staff member of G. Loomis Rods, Shimano Reels and Owner Hooks.
TERRY MULKEY
Mulkey's Guide Service
503-803-1896 | Email | Website
Terry has respectably become the area’s premier Salmon & Steelhead fishing guide. Through his dedication and stewardship to the sport, he continues to share his craft at speaking events and seminars around the North West, and has been known to appear in various magazines and publications such as NW Steelheaders and Northwest Sportsman Magazine.
Terry is also part of multiple Pro Guide teams and is sponsored by some of the best fishing brands in the world, including GLoomis, Shimano, and Yakima Bait.
BOB KRATZER
Angler's Guide Service/ Alaska Kingfishers
360-374-3148 | Email |
Lifelong Washington resident with more than 20 years of experience. Fisheries: Olympic Peninsula Steelhead and Salmon. Cowlitz and Lewis River Salmon and Steelhead. Nushagak River (Alaska) Salmon.
BRIAN CAMPBELL
Campbells Guide Service
503-869-2989 | Email | Website
An energetic professional, Brian incorporates the latest innovations in his techniques. Fisheries: Columbia and Willamette River Salmon and Sturgeon. Clackamas River Steelhead and Salmon. North Coast Salmon and Steelhead. McKenzie River Steelhead and Salmon.
CHRIS NORDLING
Chris Nordling Fishing Guide Service
503-866-0971 | Email | Website
As a full time professional since 2002, Chris has built a reputation as a guide who is willing to share his knowledge and help instruct anglers in their techniques so that they can be successful on their own. His easy going and friendly personality only add to his presentation skills as a speaker,making his clinics at our locations some of the most popular of the year. Fisheries include: Clackamas,Sandy,Willamette,Columbia and coastal rivers and bay fishing for Salmon,Steelhead and Sturgeon.Many of these fisheries employ a "hands on" approach.
DAVE MCCANN
Dave McCann Guide Service
503-310-7928 | Email | Website
With more than 25 years of experience Dave McCann is one of few Pro-Staffers that tap our exceptional trout fisheries in addition to Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon. Fisheries: Deschutes River Steelhead and Trout. North Coast Salmon and Steelhead. Columbia River Salmon and Sturgeon.
DAVID JOHNSON
David Johnson's Guided Sport Fishing
503-201-4292 | Email | Website
A favorite contact for outdoor writers and himself an author, David's been guiding for more than 27 years. Fisheries: Columbia and Willamette River Salmon and Sturgeon. North Coast Salmon and Steelhead. Clackamas River Salmon and Steelhead.
SILAS STARDANCE
Riverhawk Guide Service
541-921-0364 | Email | Website
WORLDCLASS fishing opportunities for salmon, steelhead, and Ocean Rock Fish. Fish at multiple location's in Oregon. From the Columbia River to the Oregon Coast, we follow the bite to give you the best opportunity at the "Once in a life time" fish. We offer a fishingadventure for any age or skill level.
PETE FIELD
Deschutes River Guides
503-539-0587 | Email |
Another of our Pro-Staff with a cherished Deschutes River permit, Pete's focus is on the Deschutes and Coastal Steelhead. Fisheries: Deschutes River Summer Steelhead. Siletz and North Coast Winter Steelhead.
JOHN KRAUTHOEFER
Firefighters Guide Service
503-812-1414 | Email | Website
John is a consummate professional with more than 30 years of experience on Oregon's waterways. Fisheries: Columbia River Salmon. Tillamook, Nehalem Bay and Ocean Salmon. North Coast Steelhead with a focus on the North Fork Nehalem River by raft.
HARRY BRESNAHAN
Harry's Guide Service
360-907-5055 | Email
Harry started fishing at very young age with his father in eastern Oregon. He takes pride in using top of the line fishing gear and works hard to make your fishing trip successful. He fishes the Columbia from Buoy 10 up to Rufus as well as the Willamette, Tillamook Bay, Lewis and Cowlitz.
DAN PONCIANO
Dan Ponciano Guide Service
360-907-5055 | Email | Website
Dan Ponciano has 40 years of experience and has been offering Columbia River Guided Fishing Trips professionally nearly 30 years. With intimate knowledge of key areas of the Columbia River and its tributaries, Dan’s knowledge breaks a massive river into small productive spots. Spend a day on the water with Dan and you’ll realize that there is no mystery behind a successful and enjoyable fishing day, these are simply the places where preparation and execution meet and your Columbia River Fishing Trip will be one to remember for life!
TAYLOR KNIGHT
FishAbility NW
503-917-4450 | Email | Website
Taylor was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and spent many years fishing both Oregon and Washington waters. Her goal is to get anyone that wants to go fishing out for a safe and fun trip. Fishing experience is not required. Want to get out and enjoy the outdoors? Come fishing! If you need accommodations or would like to bring a personal assistant to make your trip more comfortable, please reach out to her. Service animals are welcome! I am unable to modify my boat for wheelchair but can still accommodate those with limited mobility.Targeting kokanee, trout, salmon, sturgeon (keeper and catch and release) and shad.
JEREMY MARTIN
Jimmy Martin Guide Service LLC
503-680-3237 | Email
Jeremy is the son of original Pro Staffer, Jimmy Martin, and is therefore a classically trained young guide with a bright future. He is also a class act on the water. Jeremy will undoubtedly represent his own family guide business and Fisherman’s with the utmost in professionalism. Please welcome him to the team.
JOSIAH DARR
JDarr Guided Fishing
206-660-1490 | Email
JDarr Guided Fishing offers some of Oregon’s best fishing trips. Whether you want to troll for salmon on the Columbia or Willamette Rivers, bobberdog down a beautiful coastal tributary in the drift boat or take the pontoon boat down a dark coastal canyon, JDarr Guided Fishing is sure to provide you with a great experience and a day full of bites!
BRAD STAPLES
Western Fishing Adventures
503-250-0558 | Email | Website
Over more than 25 years of professional guiding, Brad Staple's enthusiasm for the sport hasn't missed a beat. Multi-day trips are serviced by both Brad and his partner Danny Haak. Fisheries: Deschutes River and Central Oregon "Redside" Trout. Deschutes River Summer Steelhead.
STEVE LEONARD
Steve's Guided Adventures
360-609-1902 | Email | Website
With over 25 years of fishing experience in Washington and Oregon and on the Columbia River, Steve's Guided Adventures can take you to the premier fishing spots and provide a great outdoor experience. Kalama River, Columbia River, Cowlitz River, Klickitat River, Sandy River, Columbia River, Tillamook Bay, John Day River, Nehalem River, Buoy 10, Salmon, the East Fork Lewis, NF Lewis, Snake River and the Washougal River, Fall Chinook, Spring Chinook, Upriver Brights, Coho & Silvers, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Walleye
RUSS MORROW
Russ Morrow Sport Fishing Guide Service
503-310-9733 | Email | Website
Russ Morrow’s Sportfishing Guide Service is a fully outfitted, Specialty Fishing Adventure on Bays, Rivers, and the Ocean. Whether you are
Trolling the Bay, Ocean or Big Rivers in his Charter Boat or floating down the river in his Driftboat. All equipment/gear is provided and is Top of the line, from the Gloomis Rods, Shimano Reels and Powerpro Line. Ocean trips are near shore and only if the ocean is safe to go.
KC TALARO
KC's Guided Fishing
Owner KC Talaro brings 30 years of experience fishing for Salmon and Steelhead throughout Washington and Oregon. What sets him apart from most is his “above and beyond” approach to providing a memorable trip for anglers of all skill levels. High quality equipment coupled with intimate knowledge of his fisheries make for an enjoyable day on the water with KC. Target fisheries include the Kalama River, East Fork Lewis, North Fork Lewis, Washougal, Klickitat, Cowlitz, Elochoman, Naselle and Columbia Rivers.
