Spring Chinook trip with Bill

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  Shay Crawford

  

  Oregon, US

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  Member since 2026

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  First Time Booker

  Full Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

  my 17 year old son has been begging me to go fishing, but to go fishing to where we hire a guide that can not only help us , but teach us as we go. We had no expectations in being instructed what so ever but just knew we'd be corrected and to take that with grace and really try to learn. Bill did great. We ended up tagging two big fish and I got to see my sun on top of the world for the day. I treated this as not only a way for him to learn and for me to get a crash refresh course on my end, but a way to see if buying rods would go to use - or be a waste.. Looks like I am buyin rods, Thanks Bill

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  Response from Captain

  July 26, 2026

  an absolute pleasure having you guys on the boat & love seeing first timers get their fish to boot! thanks for the kind words!

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  Eric Bergin

  Member since 2026

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  Full Day Trips With Bill & NW Hawghunters

  Full Day Trip on June 13, 2026

  My angling crew and I have been fishing with guide Bill Gaither/NW Hawghunters for 16 years now. I have been on his boat over 30 times. He is a hell of a fisherman who knows salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon as well as any guide on the water. He is one of the good guys being both respectful and honest. He is also pretty funny with a great sense of humor. And there is no sugarcoating of the expected outcome of his trips, in other words he tells it like it is without any B.S. I recommend Bill to friends all of the time when they ask for help finding a positive guided fishing experience. He has never disappointed.

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  Response from Captain

  June 28, 2026

  well thanks for those kind words. definitely see u again soon 😊😜

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  Mike Nollen

  Member since 2026

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  June fishing trip

  Full Day Trip on June 6, 2026

  I'm a very spoiled man, and lucky to,my wife enjoys fishing . In the past we used other guides and wasn't happy to many people on the boat ,they weren't producing fish, captain was rude just wasn't happy I contacted a guide who referred me to Bill about 8 years ago and we've been so happy. We go out about 10 times a year with Bill .Everyone that I refer to him says the same thing Bill catches fish time after time he is so picky about the little things that adds up to catching fish time after time and he's a hell of a captain once you fish with Bill you'll be back.

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  Response from Captain

  June 23, 2026

  well thanks Mike for the kind words & I'll c u guys very soon!

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  Sara Hahn

  

  Portland, OR, US

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  Best guide ever!!

  Half Day Trip on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults

  My two sons and I met Captain Bill last week for a ½ day guided trip on the Columbia river. The entire trip was a blast! In total, we caught 6 sturgeon and we had the best time celebrating my son’s 20th birthday. Bill was knowledgeable and super fun!! Can’t wait to go salmon fishing next!!

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  Response from Captain

  August 2, 2026

  thanks for the kind words & looking forward to fishing with you guys soon! 😊

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  Laura Shannon

  Member since 2026

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  Spring Chinook trip with Bill

  Half Day Trip on June 13, 2026

  I have been fishing with Bill for several years. He has taught me how to put more fish in my own boat which is priceless! He custom paints his lures so your not fishing with standard ones. I've seen him time after time figure out what the fish want that day and the result is everyone going home with fish. If your looking to improve your fishing skills or just wanting a fun fishing trip, Bill is the only guide you will need. His services are just AMAZING.

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  Response from Captain

  June 23, 2026

  well thank you for the kind words! we will see u soon.