Experience
November 19, 2024
A Lifetime on the Water: Brad Staples and His Trusted Predator Boat
For over four decades, Brad Staples has been a trusted name in fishing, guiding countless adventurers along the scenic lower Deschutes River in Oregon. As the owner of Western Fishing Adventures, Brad has dedicated his life to sharing his passion for fishing and the great outdoors, all while relying on one constant companion: his fleet […]
June 28, 2024
A Guide’s Perspective on Willie Boats with Gabe Hargate: A Day on the North Umpqua River
Southern Oregon’s North Umpqua River is a paradise for anglers, and there’s no better guide to navigate these waters than Gabe Hargate of Gabe Hargate Guide Service. We recently had the pleasure of joining Gabe on a fishing trip to see firsthand how he enjoys using his Willie Boat, and to learn more about […]
June 25, 2024
Willie Boats Joins C.A.S.T for Kids at Emigrant Lake: A Day of Fun and Fishing!
This past weekend, Willie Boats had the honor of participating in the C.A.S.T for Kids event at Emigrant Lake, and what an incredible day it was! C.A.S.T for Kids is a fantastic organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs through the joys of fishing. We were thrilled to be part of […]
March 27, 2020
Willie Boats COVID-19 Response
Hey Friends, We certainly hope everyone is of good health and making the most of this time. Making the most of things is what we do, right? Slow fishing and the river going out, eventually makes way for green water and fish on. As fishermen we know this. We live this. At Willie Boats, the […]
November 21, 2017
Willie Boats- Lacey DeWeert
Willie Boats pro, Lacey DeWeert shares her love of fishing and approach to guiding on the Lower Columbia River. Lacey makes it look easy operating an open, 28′ Nemesis that has been built to the nines. It’s a beautiful boat, built specifically for the demands of the Lower Columbia River and Pacific Ocean.
February 7, 2017
Meet A Powerboat Wizard: Noah Davenport
The Willie Nemesis is an ultimate watercraft in big river and near coastal boating, and it’s not difficult to see why. Crafted and refined by guys who are passionate about their work, each of these power boats in built by a single Willie Boats boat builder. In this video, you’re going to hear from […]
December 5, 2016
River Feet
For Todd Logan, the outdoors and fishing are not a hobby or way of life, but who he is. Growing up, Todd was determined to be the best at everything he did, because, as he puts it, he was “born with less.” Early on, Todd was diagnosed with a unique condition in which the bones […]
November 9, 2016
Veterans Day Tribute to Jedidiah Morgan, CPL. USMC
The Willie Boats team recently had the fortune to meet an amazing human being as part of our upcoming Willie Boats video, River Feet. We couldn’t help but be inspired by Jedidiah Morgan’s story and felt compelled to share it with you as we honor those that have served our nation. Marine Corporal Jedidiah Morgan […]
October 25, 2016
Willie’s Dream Drifter ’72
On many rivers and lakes, the Willie Boats logo is a familiar icon representing quality and great taste. Next time you see a Willie drift boat, be sure to look closely. If you’re lucky, you may get to see a one-of-a-kind legendary boat that tells a story about Willie’s beginnings. On the side of its […]
July 14, 2016
Looking Good! Painting at Willie’s
“That boat is beautiful!” “Wow, nice boat!” If you’re a Willie Boat owner, you’re probably used to this. If you’re a prospective owner, you’ve probably said it at some point and it’s cool, you’ve got great taste! A lot of dedication goes into each and every one of our boats. The guys in the shop building […]
