I recently purchased a guided salmon trip in Astori, OR with Phillz Guide Service, owned and operated by Phil Smith. Phill brought a tremendous amount of experience with him and was able to get my father and I some beautiful fish. Phil also appreciates those who've not fished much or need some help understanding different methods, baits, tactics, conditions, etc.... More

I have fished with Phillz multiple times over the past 2 years for Fall Chinook, Spring Chinook and even winter steelhead. Previous to finding Phil I have booked out numerous guide in the Pacfic NW, since then I have only gone out with Phil. Equipment and boat are absolute top of the line and always clean and organized. Even more... More

We have been fishing with Phill many times. He is always on time, friendly, and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable, he really knows his stuff. I have literally been in a line of boats where people in front of us and after us caught nothing, but we did! Even on slow days his positive attitude and tanacity keeps it fun.... More

I have grown up salmon fishing since I was young and have been around a lot of fisherman. I was invited to go on a guided salmon fishing trip with my girlfriend and her parents, and so we drove out to Nehalem to meet Phil. We met up at his house in Nehalem, walked down the boat on his dock,... More