Post by: ghosthunter on December 03, 2014, 03:16:55 PM
But my step son who is in his 30s loves to fish.
I would like to get him a float trip for Christmas. East or west side. Can be next year.
Any ideas on a good day trip in Washington where success in catching is good?
He is almost blind but sees ok to get around. Cant drive so I will be getting him to and from.
Live in Mount Vernon.
Please only reputable people that you can vouch for.
Post by: h20hunter on December 03, 2014, 03:24:05 PM
Good man and hardcore as it gets. Hardcore as in passion about what he does. I've fished with him in the cold nasty and also seen him helping kids in the boat with pinks. He can adapt to the client and is worth a shot. Also, he does guide on Lake Stevns and a koke trip may just be right up your alley. I know you said float trip but with limitations on eye sight a nice lake trip might be a good option.
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2014, 03:32:10 PM
Post by: JBar on December 03, 2014, 03:41:54 PM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 03, 2014, 04:06:21 PM
Forks area Id contact Bob Ball at www.piscatorialpursuits.com (http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com). Hands down one of the top 5 in the Forks area! Truely a master!!!!
Post by: nwwanderer on December 03, 2014, 04:24:16 PM
Post by: Rick on December 03, 2014, 05:00:59 PM
http://www.johns-guide-service.com/ (http://www.johns-guide-service.com/)
Post by: The scout on December 03, 2014, 05:10:04 PM
Post by: floatinghat on December 03, 2014, 07:40:33 PM
I would check with Clancy's on the Cowlitz for Springers or Steelhead.
Bob Ball on the OP.
If you would also consider mooching salmon in the salt (sound)? Keith Robbins Spottail guide service.
If you want to catch a lot of fish I would look to a trout trip.
Post by: offdahook on December 03, 2014, 10:26:03 PM
odh :dunno:no boat
Post by: Forks on December 04, 2014, 04:23:00 AM
Mark Coleman-All Rivers And Saltwater Charters-western WA
Bob Ball-Forks area
George Rose-Quinault area
Post by: Bean Counter on December 04, 2014, 04:52:44 AM
I know nothing about fishing. Zero.
Finally--someone who knows less than me. Barely. :)
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 04, 2014, 06:01:00 AM
odh :dunno:no boat
Wow, a complete post spelled correctly. Even if it is only 2 words. Lol
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 04, 2014, 06:02:45 AM
odh :dunno:no boat
You can use one of my drift boats!
Post by: offdahook on December 04, 2014, 09:40:17 AM
cool do it float?odh :dunno:no boat
You can use one of my drift boats!
Post by: WSU on December 04, 2014, 10:02:11 AM
Ill second George Rose. Hands down one of the best on the South side Oly Penn.
Forks area Id contact Bob Ball at www.piscatorialpursuits.com (http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com). Hands down one of the top 5 in the Forks area! Truely a master!!!!
One of these two or Phil Stephens. Phil will make your trip successful and, if your interested, teach you how to do it yourself. I went with him the other day and we kept 30 coho! I'd post a pic if I knew how.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 04, 2014, 10:21:45 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 04, 2014, 10:45:59 AM
cool do it float?odh :dunno:no boat
You can use one of my drift boats!
Only if you know how to operate the plug.
Post by: Fish4Fun on December 04, 2014, 01:58:25 PM
http://www.georgeroseguide.com/ (http://www.georgeroseguide.com/) Great guy and flat out puts you on fish. :tup:
One of the best out on the coast and a super nice guy.
Post by: Fish4Fun on December 04, 2014, 01:59:52 PM
I've fished with John. He'll put you on fish. Based out of your backyard is a bonus.
http://www.johns-guide-service.com/ (http://www.johns-guide-service.com/)
If you want to stay closer to home, John is just up the road from you. Another great guide, and a lot of fun to be in the boat with.
Post by: hawksfan75 on December 04, 2014, 03:06:38 PM
If he's a bit of a fishing maniac, a tuna trip might also be an option, but they're kind of spendy.
For local in the salt, there's All Star Fishing Charters, All Rivers (also operates in Westport) and Jolly Mon out of Anacortes that are all pretty darn good outfits.
Post by: fish vacuum on December 05, 2014, 03:22:32 AM
Post by: HarboritE on December 05, 2014, 10:31:38 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 05, 2014, 10:54:50 AM
If I wanted to fish anytime before next summer, no way I would choose a Puget Sound area trip. I'd pick one of the Peninsula or Cowlitz guides and go steelhead fishing. Great guides here, but just not enough fish in the PS rivers anymore. If you can wait til next summer or (even better) the fall, then all sorts of great options. At that point, just depends on how far you want to drive and whether you want to stick to rivers or do a saltwater trip.
Post by: eggster on December 06, 2014, 01:49:04 PM
http://www.robsguideservice.com/ (http://www.robsguideservice.com/) Robert can put you on fish no problem! :tup:ill second this. The best in my opinion.
Post by: bugs n bones on December 15, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Post by: L8NITE on December 15, 2014, 09:12:04 PM
Post by: chrisb on December 19, 2014, 10:47:23 AM
http://www.rottenchumguideservice.com/ (http://www.rottenchumguideservice.com/)
Good man and hardcore as it gets. Hardcore as in passion about what he does. I've fished with him in the cold nasty and also seen him helping kids in the boat with pinks. He can adapt to the client and is worth a shot. Also, he does guide on Lake Stevns and a koke trip may just be right up your alley. I know you said float trip but with limitations on eye sight a nice lake trip might be a good option.
We've used John the last 2 years and I had my boss from TX book with him when he came to town. Has not failed to deliver on a good trip yet.