Captain
Michael Woodward

Member since July 2019 Depoe Bay, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was old enough to walk. It's always humbling and amazing to learn new ways of catching fish, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love with it in the first place. I deeply love the Tillamook area and especially the Trask River, which is probably my favorite place to fish. When I take my customers out, I don't look at my watch – I treat every outing as a fun day with friends!
Techniques
Trolling with G Loomis GCX rods, Shimano reels, usually trolling Pro Troll 360 flasher with bait or spinner. Bottom fishing usually Jigging. I also provide late fall bobber fishing trips for the advanced angler. Let's go have fun and catch some fish!!!

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Woodward

Depoe Bay, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was old enough to walk. It's always humbling and amazing to learn new ways of catching fish, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love with it in the first place. I deeply love the Tillamook area and especially the Trask River, which is probably my favorite place to fish. When I take my customers out, I don't look at my watch – I treat every outing as a fun day with friends!
Techniques
Trolling with G Loomis GCX rods, Shimano reels, usually trolling Pro Troll 360 flasher with bait or spinner. Bottom fishing usually Jigging. I also provide late fall bobber fishing trips for the advanced angler. Let's go have fun and catch some fish!!!
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Our Chinook fishing dream came true!
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Duane N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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On the fish early!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Chinook/Coho Salmon on August 11, 2025
We booked go all day but caught our limits in an hour. Good problem to have. We explored the bay and river for a little while....
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Steven B.
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Our Chinook fishing dream came true!

VERIFIED   Shared King Salmon Trip on August 27, 2025
It was clear our guide was a fishing expert and went to for my wife and I to catch Chinook, which we did. Our guide went above...
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Will P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on October 4, 2025
Got us on fish very early and quickly in the morning! Knew the equipment and water very well which made it relaxing and easy...
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Randall F.
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half day trip Salmon or bottom fish on June 26, 2025
What a great experience! Even with some less than ideal conditions Capt Michael got us on the fish and made it a memorable...
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Laurie B.
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“King Salmon&Crabbing on August 15, 2025
Awesome experience! Mike was booked, but found us Jamison to guide our fishing trip. He took great care us even found us rain...
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