Celebrating 20 Years
MRO
Fishing Guide Service
What to Bring
Clothing (Fall/Winter)
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Waders—(I have two pair—size 9-10)
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Snacks, Beverages, & Lunch
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Levi’s, Thermal Underwear & Gloves
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Rainproof Jacket, Hat & Belt
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Full Set of Dry Clothing for end of day
Clothing (Spring/Summer)
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Shorts—We Will Get Wet Up to Our Knees
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Snacks, Beverages, & Lunch
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Shoes for wading—aqua socks / tennis shoes
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Hat—wide brim is good for sunshade
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Full Set of Dry Clothing for end of day
Fishing Gear
All conventional fishing rods, reels, bait, & tackle will be provided upon request. I use Ultra-Light Spinning Gear including GL Loomis, Daiwa, TFO, and Okuma rods along with Pflueger, Shimano, and Okuma reels. However, your favorite rod and reel are always welcome. Please limit your carry on items since room in the boat is limited.
Fly Fishing: I have also Sage, Redington, & TFO Fly gear available. I also have several sets of waders and PFD's.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Licenses
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2026 California Fishing License
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2026 California Steelhead Report Card
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You cannot fish witout these documents.
Number of Persons
My Rocky Mountain Trout Boat will accomodate two persons in addition to myself. If you are new to fishing, a solo trip may be more helpful to focus on sklii sets.
Miscellaneous
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Shuttles - Unless requested prior to the trip, we will provide our own shuttle utilizing the clients vehicle to retrieve my truck & trailer.
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How Much Should I Tip My Guide?
It is up to you on the amount you tip your guide. The industry standard is between 20-25% of the total cost. Please consider how hard your guide works especially on slower days so please base your gratuity on the service provided as
opposed to mant fish caught.​