Northern California's Smith River has dropped to below 8 stage ft on the Jed Smith River Level Guage. Consider tougher fishing when the Smith River is low and clear, which may be true for those who are intimidated by the gin clear water. The locals call the steelhead "grey ghosts". Plenty of Steelhead are still moving through the lower river system and bank fishing above the forks has also proven productive.

Mike has called Northern California home his whole life. Fishing the streams of the eastern sierras for trout and the Russian river for steelhead as a young boy, his passion for fishing and the outdoors consumed his childhood as knowledge was gained. Attending high school in Corning, Ca, Mike also spent a great deal of time on the banks of the Sacramento river, chasing Salmon, Steelhead, American Shad and Striped Bass. Mike was fortunate enough to have been taught by some experienced guides that have since passed. Now a guide himself over the last decade, he prides himself on providing a comfortable, fun and enjoyable experience for all those he guides. You will not find another guide in Northern California as devoted as Mike and that spends the amount of time on the water as he does. It definitely shows at the end of the day when the fish are counted.