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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Salmon Fishing is Open
Salmon Fishing is Open
Apr 19, 2023 Depoe Bay
Salmon fishing is open. Retention of chinook salmon is closed Only in the Ocean. Tillamook bay is Buisness as usual for Spring Chinook and Fall Chinook Coho salmon opens in the Ocean mid June. Trips still available for a trophy Chinook Salmon
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TROPHY CHINOOK NOW HERE!!!!
TROPHY CHINOOK NOW HERE!!!!
Sep 18, 2019 Depoe Bay
This Monster grabbed one of my lucky spinner's and ended up Hooking 5 lost 2. He weighed on the scales at 32Lb. Others caught also
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HEATING UP IN TILLAMOOK
HEATING UP IN TILLAMOOK
Sep 12, 2019 Depoe Bay
The Trophy Chinook are starting to show in good numbers with a small mix of Coho salmon in with the big Kings,,, Now is the time from here until late November right now is some of the best fishing in the world, I have spots available but are booking quick , don't miss your chance today. Thanks for looking Mike
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS TROPHY !!!!! BOOK NO
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS TROPHY !!!!! BOOK NO
Sep 8, 2019 Depoe Bay
LANDED THIS BEAUTY TODAY,,, BOOK YOUR CHANCE OF A FISH OF A LIFETIME THE TROPHY FISH ARE HERE AND COMING NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER !!!!
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Trophy Kings now being Caught !!!!!
Trophy Kings now being Caught !!!!!
Sep 8, 2019 Depoe Bay
Here is a little eye candy from yesterday in Tillamook Bay,,,As you can see customer was pleased with his BIGGEST FISH EVER!!! It wasn't with out drama either, at the jaws, fish peeled about 300 ft of line, went through another fishermans gear got wrapped up in my kicker but fish was well hooked and exhausted, netted him right next to the kicker motor,,,very very fortunate. Book today, for SILETZ, Tillamook, Or ALSEA see you soon !!!
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Chinook are in!!!!
Chinook are in!!!!
Sep 4, 2019 Depoe Bay
The big trophy fish are starting to come in. A rumor has that a 42Lb er was caught yesterday on the Siletz. Now is the time for booking your trip we have some limited spots still available for Sept and October the 2 best months to catch your fish of a lifetime!!!! Book now! Look forward to catching some big big fish!!!
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On the fish early!
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Appropriate for children
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Daniel K.
Portland, OR
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Salmon and crab

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Bottom Fishing/Crabbing on August 25, 2019
By far the best charter Iโ€™ve ever had. Mike went above and beyond to make sure that me and my family had a blast. He is truly...
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Margaret M.
The Dalles, Oregon
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Chinook Salmon & Crabbing on October 28, 2022
We didnโ€™t catch any fish but we did catch crab!
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Kyle V.
Portland, OR
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   Chinook Salmon & Crabbing on October 20, 2020
Had a great time with him, he told us about the area and the fish and was really helpful.ย  We got a nice chinook salmon and...
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Cassius S.
Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Buoy 10 Astoria on August 13, 2019
Hands down the best trip My son and i have ever been on. Captain Woodward was amazing with my 11 year old. We caught our limit...
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Thomas V. H.
United States
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One day Coho and Chinook

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Chinook/Coho Salmon on August 30, 2019
We booked a trip for one day with Mike for Coho and Chinook. Mike knew where to go and we had a couple of good takedowns each...
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