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From Struggle to Strength on the Water: Guide Lucas Weldin’s Story with Willie Boats

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 […]

The Most Comfortable Fishing Boat? See Why Guides Say Willie Boats

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. […]

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 […]