About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

We’ll load the boat in the morning, timing our departure with the tides to ensure a smooth launch. As the sun peeks over the horizon, you’ll feel that familiar rush of salt‑tinged air as we motor 10–12 miles offshore toward the hidden reef structures that teem with life. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for breaching whales—gray, humpback, or even the occasional orca—as well as playful sea lions riding our bow wake. Seabirds wheel overhead, and if we’re lucky, we might spot a pod of dolphins cutting through the swells alongside us.

Once we arrive at our first reef, we’ll drop down our jigs and feel for that telltale thump of rockfish eager to take the bait. The underwater canyon walls here are carpeted with anemones and starfish, and schools of copper‑tinged rockfish swirl around like living confetti. Between drifts, take a moment to breathe in the crisp ocean breeze, admire the mist‑shrouded coastline in the distance, and watch the sunlight dance across the water’s surface.

When the lingcod bite turns on, you’ll know it—these feisty predators hit hard, and hauling one up through the water column is a rush like no other. As you work the rod, you may glimpse a curious harbor seal popping its head up to investigate, or catch sight of kelp beds waving gently in the current below.

Under Oregon’s 2024 regulations, we’re allowed to keep 4 rockfish and 2 lingcod over 22 inches per angler. Mark your calendar for July 1st, when the rockfish limit increases to 5 while the lingcod limit remains unchanged.

But the fun doesn’t stop there—after we’ve jigged the reefs, we’ll shift gears and head into prime trolling grounds in search of salmon. We’ll spread out our downriggers, set our flashers, and bait our hoochies, then settle in for the unmistakable tug and explosive run of a chrome‑bright king or silver salmon. Watching that rod tip load up, feeling the drag scream as the fish rockets away, and battling a powerful salmon back to the boat—there’s nothing quite like it. Between the reef fishing, the chance to see whales and dolphins, and the heart‑pounding excitement of a salmon strike, this combo trip delivers the very best of Oregon’s offshore adventures.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours
1 Person	$350.00
2 People	$700.00
3 People	$1,050.00
4 People	$1,400.00
5 People (two boats)	$2,100.00
6 People (two boats)	$2,100.00
7 People (two boats)	$2,800.00
8 People (two boats)	$2,800.00

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About Your Guide

Thomas W.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Quiet

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Thomas W.

Independent Guide

Tom is a proud graduate of South Umpqua High School in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. In 2007, he answered the call to serve and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he spent six years as a helicopter mechanic, working on some of the most advanced aircraft in the military. His time in the Marines not only sharpened his technical skills but also forged a deep sense of discipline, resilience, and commitment.

In 2013, after an intense 11-month battle with bone cancer, Tom was medically retired from active duty. Despite the hardships he faced during that time, he emerged with a renewed passion for the outdoors and a drive to keep moving forward.

Fishing has been a constant thread throughout Tom’s life — from his early days casting lines in the high-mountain reservoirs of Colorado to exploring the vast, untamed waters of the Pacific Ocean. His love for fishing runs deep, shaped by both adventure and healing, and it continues to be one of his greatest passions.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

89lb Halibut off the Oregon Coast!

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

Beef steaks or hotdogs!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

89lb Halibut off the Oregon Coast!

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

Beef steaks or hotdogs!

What’s your favorite band?

Blink- 182

What’s your favorite movie?

The Grinch w/ Jim Carrey

What’s your favorite sports team?

Denver Broncos

What’s your drink of choice?

Margarita

What was your last halloween costume?

Dressed as my wife….. sssh don’t talk about it!

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Experiences with my family

How did you get started guiding?

A dream I have been chasing since I was 16 and landed my first steelhead!

What makes you different from other guides?

My clients aren’t just a pay check, I try my best to stay in contact with them even after their trip! Clients go fishing to have fun, learn and meet new people, that’s what I intend to give every client!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Winchester Bay, Oregon

Areas Fished

Winchester Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Salmon And Rock Fish Combo

Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Hewescraft
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Hewescraft
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: Boat has a porta potty and door access for mobility limited customers

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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