December 3, 2025
The Klamath Basin is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fishing destinations, known for its world-class trout, steelhead, and salmon. For anglers hoping to access its remote, technical waters, the right boat makes all the difference, and that’s where Willie Boats come in. Marcus guides out of an 18 x 60 Willie Boat, a drift […]
November 13, 2025
When professional guide Lucas Weldin pushes off the bank, whether he’s guiding clients through the waters of Alaska or the rivers of Oregon, he’s rowing a Willie Drift Boat. In Alaska, he runs a 20 x 72 Willie Boat, and in Oregon, an 18 x 60. For Lucas, those boats are far more than tools […]
September 11, 2025
When it comes to guiding life, every decision matters, especially the boat you run. For professional fishing guide Brianna “Bree” Bruce, owner and operator of Livin’ Life Adventures, guided fishing in Washington State, the choice wasn’t either-or. It was both a North River and a Willie Boat. With the versatility and performance of both trusted names in the industry, […]
April 22, 2025
When it comes to outfitting and guiding on some of the most challenging and rewarding rivers in the Pacific Northwest, having the right boat can make all the difference. For Jim Dunlevy, a seasoned outfitter and guide with over 34 years of experience, Willie Boats has been his go-to choice for more than 20 years. […]
April 8, 2025
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 […]