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Josh Smith

Independent Guide

Talkative

Adventurous

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

A full-service Steelhead guide service featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California. Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18’ X 60” Willies Drift Boat.

The Boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats. All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip. We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.
Thank you for visiting my site. My goal is to provide current and future clients with an experience they will remember for years to come. Growing up on the Northern California coast I have been immersed with chasing these sea run fish from my early teens to today. My whole goal is to provide you with the best gear, and best opportunity to catch a once in a lifetime fish on the beautiful Redwood lined Northern California rivers.

About Your Guide

Josh Smith

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Largest steelhead to date was a 36.5 X 20.5 steelhead on the smith river. Calculations put it at a 20# class fish of a lifetime.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Definitely running some sort of smoker and doing some ribs or elk steaks.

What’s your favorite band?

Douglas Rods

What’s your favorite movie?

Step Brothers

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Largest steelhead to date was a 36.5 X 20.5 steelhead on the smith river. Calculations put it at a 20# class fish of a lifetime.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Definitely running some sort of smoker and doing some ribs or elk steaks.

What’s your favorite band?

Douglas Rods

What’s your favorite movie?

Step Brothers

What’s your favorite sports team?

Houston Texans

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

How did you get started guiding?

I wanted more time on the river. Friends started giving me gas money to take them. The next progression was to become guiding to maximize opportunity and share these beautiful rivers that I grew up on to new friends.

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Smith River Steelhead Fishing

NEW Hiouchi, CA 1 - 2 People 8 Hours From $600

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Smith River Steelhead Fishing

River Fishing in Hiouchi

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1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$600.00

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Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

GUIDED WINTER STEELHEAD FISHING

A full-service Steelhead trip featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California. Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18’ X 60” Willies Drift Boat.

My goal is to provide current and future clients with an experience they will remember for years to come. Growing up on the Northern California coast I have been immersed with chasing these sea run fish from my early teens to today. My whole goal is to provide you with the best gear, and best opportunity to catch a once in a lifetime fish on the beautiful Redwood lined Northern California rivers.

The boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats. All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip. We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Smith River Steelhead Fishing

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Willies
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Willies
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 18'
Additional Amenities: Heater, pizza oven, padded seats

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Chinook Salmon	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Steelhead	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great