Guided Fishing Trips, Pheasant Hunting Preserve, Big K Outfitters

High Water Again

Todd — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:47:13 +0000

Just when we thought we were out of the woods (or high water) we were wrong.

Salmon fishing has been inconsistent to say the least, with the river going up and down like a yo-yo.

Smallie fishing has been very good however! The big spawn I’m sure will happen this week. Shad are starting to fill the lower river as well! Spring is here!

Springers are Back!

Todd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:57:13 +0000

How wonderful it is to be back fishing on The Umpqua River Loop surrounding The Big K! After a record setting month of March for rain and high water we are back in the groove catching Spring Chinook and pre-spawn Smallmouth. I will also be back to giving weekly updates now.

Hope you enjoy the photos.

Umpqua River Bass and Springers on the Way

Todd — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:41:41 +0000

We’ve been extremely busy the last couple weeks with The Umpqua River Steelhead Enhancement Derby and Kids day which was a lot of fun. We had booths at the Eugene & Portland Sportsmen Shows as well as fishing Steelhead in-between. The Steelhead numbers are down on the “Loop” however it is big fish time of year and have been catching 1 – 3 hatchery fish each day in addition to some huge Umpqua Steel! I included a couple photos of Spring bass and Spring Chinook, our next fishery starting in March as well as a couple photos of our brand new Pavati Driftboat and it is Sweet! Seats are filling fast so give us a call soon.

Sportsmen’s Show Schedule

Todd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:31:44 +0000

Come out and see us at the Sportsmen’s Shows! This is a great opportunity to meet us and see what we are all about. Talk to guides, see pictures, ask questions, get to know the Big K.

For directions and ticket information, click on the links above. See you at the shows!

Stormy Weather on the Umpqua

Todd — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:16:48 +0000

Well the next big storm I was talking about in the last report is here and looks like the Umpqua will be shut down for a week or 2. It has been a very good year thus far for Steelhead and should continue when the river recedes back to fishable levels. Here are some photos of this week which was very productive most days despite the cold and snow!

We will be at the International Sportsmen’s Show at the Cal/Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento,Ca this week 1/17–1/22 if your in the area stop by our booth #2228

Dropping River Levels

Todd — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:48:00 +0000

The Umpqua is dropping into shape nicely after the Christmas rains. We had fantastic high-water fishing on anchor the last week and a half,most days getting 10+ now that the river has receded it’s back to side drifting and fish are scattered throughout the system. Should be good until the next storm.
For those of you who are concerned about our use of Boga Grips on Steelhead feel free to contact me (todd at bigkoutfitters.com) and I will be happy to educate you on this quick,net less technique. Hope you enjoy this weeks photos.

Umpqua River Steelhead Report

Todd — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:53:35 +0000

Winter Steelhead season is in full swing as we have hooked over 60 Steelhead this week despite the low, cold water conditions. Nothing like a few mint bright Umpqua River Steelhead to brighten up your winter! You have until the end of February to get some shine yourself. Were so confident you will catch a Steelhead that if you don’t, you don’t pay!

Merry Christmas!

Umpqua River Steelhead

Todd — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:44:13 +0000

The Umpqua River Steelhead have arrived right on schedule. The water has been a bit high and off color the last few days, however the rest of this week looks good. We will be focusing on Winter Steelhead Through Feb. If you are interested in fishing the increasingly popular Pre-Spawn Smallmouth season Mid- March through Mid-May you better get a date booked soon! Will have more Steelhead photos end of week.

Gearing up for Winter Steelhead

Todd — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:59:30 +0000

The Fall Salmon season is winding down…

We’re still catching Chinook & Silver Salmon, Trout, Smallmouth Bass (like this 22″ beast) and an occasional Summer Steelhead. Some days all of the above, however we are not getting a lot of any one species.

Next week will be our last for the Fall season so hoping to finish strong on the Umpqua…we will let you know.

First Winter Steelhead trip is Nov.26 and will fish them through Feb. Still lots of open dates so jump on them quick.

Tidewater Salmon Still Going Strong

Todd — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:08:31 +0000

Fishing on the Loop around The Big K Ranch has been great this Fall. We are averaging 40 Smallies a day per angler and the Topwater bite in the afternoons has been sweet!

The Silver Salmon, Chinook, Jacks, Sea-Run Cutthroat and Steelhead (half pounders) have been good and most days we have been catching all of the above!

Tidewater Salmon is still going strong as we have landed 39 Salmon in my boat alone the last 3 days.

According to O.D.F.W. we have supposedly and mysteriously met our wild Coho retention quota for this year, so no more keeping wild Coho this season… and all the seals rejoice, the gravy train is back!

Hope you enjoy the Photos.