Hood River Fruit Loop
Self-guided orchard and farmstand drive
Scenic RouteFree
Fish the Swing
Hood River, OR | active | 6 to 8 hours
Owner Jeff Hickman built this swing-only guide service around the Deschutes, Clackamas, and coastal rivers that rank among the planet's best steelhead water. Using a jet boat, drift boat, or raft to reach prime runs, the crew puts you into picturesque roadless canyons where wading anglers swing flies for summer and winter fish. Loaner Spey setups, custom flies, and a laid-back teaching style mean first-timers and veterans alike sharpen their skills in a day. Camp trips add chef-prepared meals riverside. Expect a no-nonsense day that feels less like a charter and more like fishing with old friends.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Varies by programDuration: 6 to 8 hours
Open Hours
- SundayBook directly
- MondayBook directly
- TuesdayBook directly
- WednesdayBook directly
- ThursdayBook directly
- FridayBook directly
- SaturdayBook directly
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@fishtheswing.com
Phone: (541) 386-6977
Hood River, OR 97031
Overview
Owner Jeff Hickman built this swing-only guide service around the Deschutes, Clackamas, and coastal rivers that rank among the planet's best steelhead water. Using a jet boat, drift boat, or raft to reach prime runs, the crew puts you into picturesque roadless canyons where wading anglers swing flies for summer and winter fish. Loaner Spey setups, custom flies, and a laid-back teaching style mean first-timers and veterans alike sharpen their skills in a day. Camp trips add chef-prepared meals riverside. Expect a no-nonsense day that feels less like a charter and more like fishing with old friends.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Varies by program
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Owner Jeff Hickman built this swing-only guide service around the Deschutes, Clackamas, and coastal rivers that rank among the planet's best steelhead water. Using a jet boat, drift boat, or raft to reach prime runs, the crew puts you into picturesque roadless canyons where wading anglers swing flies for summer and winter fish. Loaner Spey setups, custom flies, and a laid-back teaching style mean first-timers and veterans alike sharpen their skills in a day. Camp trips add chef-prepared meals riverside. Expect a no-nonsense day that feels less like a charter and more like fishing with old friends.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Varies by programDuration: 6 to 8 hours
Open Hours
- SundayBook directly
- MondayBook directly
- TuesdayBook directly
- WednesdayBook directly
- ThursdayBook directly
- FridayBook directly
- SaturdayBook directly
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@fishtheswing.com
Phone: (541) 386-6977
Hood River, OR 97031
Overview
Owner Jeff Hickman built this swing-only guide service around the Deschutes, Clackamas, and coastal rivers that rank among the planet's best steelhead water. Using a jet boat, drift boat, or raft to reach prime runs, the crew puts you into picturesque roadless canyons where wading anglers swing flies for summer and winter fish. Loaner Spey setups, custom flies, and a laid-back teaching style mean first-timers and veterans alike sharpen their skills in a day. Camp trips add chef-prepared meals riverside. Expect a no-nonsense day that feels less like a charter and more like fishing with old friends.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Varies by program
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Inhaven Insights
Deep Knowledge
Forty-plus combined years on these rivers reads water, fish, and timing better than almost anyone.
Swing Only
Every trip swings the classic two-handed Spey, the most rewarding way to chase wild steelhead.
Gear Provided
Loaner Spey rods, custom flies, and instruction are included, so newcomers can step right in.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Deep Knowledge
Forty-plus combined years on these rivers reads water, fish, and timing better than almost anyone.
What's unique
Swing Only
Every trip swings the classic two-handed Spey, the most rewarding way to chase wild steelhead.
What's worth knowing
Gear Provided
Loaner Spey rods, custom flies, and instruction are included, so newcomers can step right in.
