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Author Topic: Anyone ever gone on a guided fishing trip with Eli Rico of hotshots charters?  (Read 2457 times)

Offline GregU

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I was looking for a guided steelhead trip and found his webpage. Just wondering if anyone here could tell me if he is a good guide to go with or if there is someone else I should look into.
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 You won't find anyone better than Eli at catching fish in the rivers, though I heard he took an unplanned break from guiding recently, you may want to give a call to make sure.
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I've used Mike O'Neil and been really happy.  Used him twice and landed about 5 each trip.  Here's his website:  http://www.wynoocheesteelhead.com/

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 Rico is a world class guide and a walking wealth of information.  Booking a trip with him would be worth your money.

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I personally know Eli and he is a great guide and person. You would be hard pressed to find a better guide. If he is not available, a good friend of his and mine may be, his name is Ryan Bigley and the name of his guide service is Soundbite guide service. His number is 206-778-9099. I spent 6 years guiding with Ryan in Sitka AK and down here as well, top notch i guarantee it.
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Where do you want to fish and when?

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Met Eli at the Wooldridge factory, was touring and talking boats with the owner (Glen) and he introduced me to Eli.  As stated above he is a wealth of knowledge, great personable guy, you won't find a better down to earth guy that know these waters very well....
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steelhead ,somtime this winter. Thanks for all the feed back guys. I think I will try to go with Eli for my fish.
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Eli is the real deal, you can't go wrong booking with him.
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