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Salmon/Steelhead Float

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Matt Powell

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
I grew up fly fishing and guiding trout streams in the Rocky Mountains, mostly Colorado. It was a great place to hone my skills, but I always felt a tug to the Pacific Northwest. I decided to get my degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene and I’ve been fishing here ever since. Although I’ve had the privilege of fishing all around the world, the Willamette Valley and the McKenzie River are home for a reason. I mostly fish for salmon, steelhead and trout in Oregon’s rivers and lakes but I also do a lot of crabbing, ocean fishing and foraging for mushrooms.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Matt Powell

Matt Powell

Independent Guide
I grew up fly fishing and guiding trout streams in the Rocky Mountains, mostly Colorado. It was a great place to hone my skills, but I always felt a tug to the Pacific Northwest. I decided to get my degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene and I’ve been fishing here ever since. Although I’ve had the privilege of fishing all around the world, the Willamette Valley and the McKenzie River are home for a reason. I mostly fish for salmon, steelhead and trout in Oregon’s rivers and lakes but I also do a lot of crabbing, ocean fishing and foraging for mushrooms.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna, 600 lbs
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sushi
What’s your favorite band?
Lucero
What’s your favorite movie?
O brother where art thou

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna, 600 lbs
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sushi
What’s your favorite band?
Lucero
What’s your favorite movie?
O brother where art thou
What’s your favorite sports team?
Ducks!
What’s your drink of choice?
I’ll keep it PG, root beer
What was your last halloween costume?
Deer in the headlights
What do you want for Christmas this year?
My two front teeth
How did you get started guiding?
Wanting to spend my days on the river, started at 15 and havent looked back.
What makes you different from other guides?
Well travelled, patient, relaxed, interested in making a connection with clients rather than just the fishing.
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Type of Fishing

River

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