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 of the trade. They’re the foundation of his livelihood and a constant reminder of how far he’s come. Lucas didn’t […]
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Driven by Purpose, She Runs Willie Boats and North River, the Most Trusted Boats on the Water
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, Bree is equipped to handle whatever the water throws her way. With over a decade of guiding under her belt, […]
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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. Jim’s guide service focuses primarily on southwest Oregon, fishing the Rogue, Umpqua, Coquille, Chetco, Elk, and Sixes Rivers. With such […]
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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 you get with Daniel St. Laurent of St. Laurent Guide Service, based in Tillamook, Oregon. Daniel has been guiding for […]
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