The people of the Pacific NW are amazing

[JonT]

I got lost on the 101. Saw a little fly shop/house in Pacific City, so I stopped in. I met Jack, who I assume is the owner. I asked him about trout. He thought about my question for about a full minute then proceeded to tell me where, when and how to catch recycle steelhead close-by from the bank.

After about 15 minutes of fish talk with him, he said I could use his boat, his gear and even his polarized glasses for a few hours nearby.

I don't think I've ever met a fellow angler so generous.

So, hopefully, I'll be fishing in/around Pacific City tomorrow.

Cheers, Jack. Thanks.

Tight lines.

 

[todd_brooks]

NICE!!! What's the name of the shop?? Are you from out of state?

 

[JonT]

NICE!!! What's the name of the shop?? Are you from out of state?

I think it was just "Pacific City Outfitter". Yea, I'm from Texas, but my fianceé grew up in Newport, and we are moving to Hood River in March.

 

[troutmasta]

I was born in texas, lived all over the counrty, a few places in Europe. I will never leave the PNW.

 

[hobster]

That's a great story! I've been here around 18 years, raised 2 kids here and LOVE the PNW. I've been to most of our great states and we've got it pretty good here. :thumb: I hear ya troutmasta, I will never leave.
One of my best friends is from Texas and is a Longhorn. All I gotta say is GO DUCKS!

 

[NWDiscer]

What a great story eace:

 

[Casting Call]

Jack is great stright-up guy. I have done business with him over the years. He made me some of the 5 carp flies that were shown here early this year Two that were pictured and three with a little variation. He also made a few LARGE San Juan flies that I scent-up. Belive me they all worked very well. His shop is considered a cottage shop no letter sign allowed. But you will see a "GIANT fishing fly" hanging on his door behind a picket fence as you come in to town. Stop by,say hi and check out his flies (steelhead),and guide service. He's been around since Columbus.Tony

 

[TimberTodd]

That's the type of customer service you like to hear about. can't wait to hear how you do.

 

[JonT]

Jack is great stright-up guy. I have done business with him over the years. He made me some of the 5 carp flies that were shown here early this year Two that were pictured and three with a little variation. He also made a few LARGE San Juan flies that I scent-up. Belive me they all worked very well. His shop is considered a cottage shop no letter sign allowed. But you will see a "GIANT fishing fly" hanging on his door behind a picket fence as you come in to town. Stop by,say hi and check out his flies (steelhead),and guide service. He's been around since Columbus.Tony

Yep. I saw the painted fly by the road and had to turn around. What a stand-up guy. As much as I'd like to take him up on his offer to let me borrow his gear, I'd rather compensate him for his steelhead services. I can tell by his talk, the guy knows his water.

I've lived in Austin for 6 years. It's time to get away from the sprawl. My fianceé is an Oregon graduate. I've never really cared about the Longhorns. Go Ducks!

 

[jamisonace]

That is exceptionally generous of that guy. I'll have stop in there next time I'm in PC. I Love that place. I stay with a friend there that has a house on the river just upstream from the bridge. Great fishing there. Hope you have luck.