Guide Consulting Services

Expert Knowledge. Decades of Experience. Customized For You.

With over 40+ years of combined guiding and river-running experience, the Blair family now offers exclusive one-on-one consulting for anglers, new guides, and anyone wanting to take their fishing or boating skills to a professional level.

Whether you’re building a new boat, learning a specific river, or fine-tuning your guiding setup, our consulting sessions give you access to the same knowledge, strategy, and precision that built one of Southern Oregon’s most trusted guide services.

What We Consult On

🛠 New Boat Build Consulting

Get expert guidance on:

Boat design, layout, and rigging
Jet boat vs drift boat optimization
Motor setups, accessories, and performance needs
Gear placement, safety equipment, and efficiency
Building a boat specifically tuned to your river, your fishery, and your guiding style

Avoid costly mistakes — get a boat built right the first time.

🌊 River Mastery & Navigation Training

Learn a new river with a seasoned guide who’s spent decades on these waters.
We offer consulting for:

Rogue River (Upper, Middle & Lower)
Chetco, Elk, Sixes, Umpqua systems
Illinois River & coastal fisheries

You’ll learn:

Seasonal fish movement
Anchor points
Hazards, rock gardens & shallow bars
Productive travel lanes
Professional-level reading of water

This service is ideal for new guides or anglers wanting to fish safely and confidently on unfamiliar water.

🎣 Gear, Setup & Technique Optimization

Hands-on consulting to refine:

Rod and reel selection
Terminal tackle setups
Advanced steelhead & salmon techniques
Jet sled trolling setups
Drift boat fishing systems
Plug trolling, back-bouncing, bobber fishing & more

We tailor the session to your exact experience level.

🚤 Guide Business Startup Consulting (Optional Add-On)

Perfect for new or aspiring guides:

Licensing requirements
USCG Six-Pack process
Insurance & safety standards
Trip structure & client experience
Productivity systems
Pricing strategies
Seasonal planning

Learn how to run a guide business that is both safe and profitable.

Consulting Packages

(Custom packages available upon request)

⭐ Premium Full-Day Consulting – $1,500

Our most comprehensive package. Includes:

Full-day on-river or in-person consulting
Boat build guidance, river mastery, or business consulting
Personalized gear list & setup instructions
Follow-up call (30 minutes)
Perfect for serious anglers, new guides, or anyone needing complete expert oversight.

Half-Day Consulting – $900

Great for focused sessions on:

River navigation
Gear tuning
Drift boat or jet boat handling
Technique deep dive

One-Hour Strategy Session – $250

A direct, high-value consulting call via phone or video.
Perfect for:

Quick questions
Build advice
Fishing strategy
Seasonal planning
Safety & equipment help

Ready to Take Your Skills to the Next Level?

Our consulting dates are extremely limited due to year-round guiding schedules.
Many clients book weeks to months in advance to secure their preferred dates.

Contact us today to reserve your session and get expert guidance from one of the most trusted guide families in Southern Oregon.