Tips & Tricks
April 8, 2025
From Rivers to Ocean: St. Laurent Guide Service Runs on Willie Boats
When you’re booking a guided fishing trip on the Oregon coast, you want more than just a day on the water — you want someone who knows every twist and turn of the rivers, every shift in the tides, and every run of salmon or steelhead before it even hits the nets. That’s exactly what […]
March 5, 2025
Willie Boats Raptor: Customization & Maintenance Tips From a Guide
For avid boaters, having a vessel that is both functional and visually stunning is a dream. Logan Degree, owner and operator of Logan Degree’s Guide Service, showcases his customized 24 x 84 Willie Boats Raptor and shares some insightful maintenance tips to keep it in top condition. Whether you’re looking to personalize your boat or […]
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 […]
April 22, 2013
BBQ Steelhead
BBQ Steelhead Willie’s Recipies Updated April 2013 Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 pounds steelhead trout fillets 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup barbeque sauce Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Arrange the trout fillets on large piece of aluminum foil. […]
