Meet Our Guides

L O U I S  V I L L A G O M E Z

Louis has been fishing the Grande Ronde since the '90s and dreamed of one day living here. Once a fishing guide on the Olympic Peninsula, he now owns Boggan's Oasis with his wife, Tia. Louis is a skilled guide when it comes to all fishing styles (fly, spey, centerpin, tenkara, and all types of gear), but can't get enough of swinging up steel on dry flies. He spends most evenings tying his own flies or jigs. He is available for all types of float trips, all year round!

E R I C  L E I N I N G E R

Eric has been a full time fly fishing guide for over 15 years, including countless seasons on the Ronde. Specializing in two handed casting, he's chased anadromous fish from the Skagit to Alaska, and all over Oregon. A Simms Ambassador, G Loomis Elite Ambassador, Hatch Pro, and SA Pro- You can be assured that Eric uses all the right gear. Eric is available for Fall steelhead daytrips and overnight trips.

B I L L   H E R Z O G

The "Metal God," "The General," the spoon guy, or HERZOG- no matter what you call him, you can't deny the impact and experience of this man when it comes to good old PNW fishing over the span of DECADES. Bill quite literally WROTE THE BOOKS.. and also many nationally awarded articles, co-hosted a radio show, and currently co-hosts the Fish Hunt Northwest tv show. You can count on some valuable learning from lifelong experience, as well as side crunching laughs if you go on a trip with Bill. Many clients have called it their "bucket list trip!" Bill is available for steelhead floats September to March- fly or gear (prefers spoons), just don't ask him to side drift! :-)

B O N N E R   D A N I E L S

Born and Raised in WA State, with over 45 years of fishing experience- Bonner’s passion and pursuit of the next BITE is second to none! With 20 years of guiding experience,  he can't escape the draw of the Grande Ronde and his favorite game fish- steelhead trout. Bonner starts chasing these epic fish on the Snake River in October and continues to follow them, as they make a southern turn and head up the Grande Ronde River. He will be offering daily fishing adventures in February & March specializing in fair chase and light tackle angling. Book a day with Bonner Daniels and you won’t be disappointed!

B R A N D O N   V A N D E V E R

Born and raised in Idaho, Brandon has been fishing all the local rivers (including the Grande Ronde) for over 20 years. He is available ALL YEAR ROUND for day trips, overnight trips, and even, overnight camping floats. Brandon fishes spey, fly, and gear.

J E F F   B O R I N G

Born and raised in Puyallup, WA with fishing always on his mind. Jeff's all-things-fishing knowledge has been building for over 20 years, and he has been rowing rafts and drift boats for 11 years. His favorite way to fish is swinging spoons and pulling plugs. For the last three years, he has spent his spring and summer guiding fishing trips in Alaska on the Kasilof river. Jeff is available for fall trips.