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Chrome steelhead on the Russian River

Guided centerpin float trips from the lower river to the upper. Rods, rigs, and instruction included, and all skill levels are welcome.

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Jesse La Force, Owner and head guide

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Jesse La Force

Owner and head guide

Jesse runs Ardent Angling on the Russian River, fishing it end to end for chrome steelhead. Clients call him methodical, and he'll teach you the drift as the day goes on.

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Why fish with us

Chrome steelhead on the Russian River

A float specialist

The centerpin is what Jesse fishes and rigs for every day, on a river built for it.

Taught on the water

Never run a float rod? That is a normal first trip.

The river, end to end

Lower stretches through the upper, moving to find the cleanest water.

The kind of morning people are still talking about a season later.

The trips

What we target

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Guided Steelhead Trip

  • Full or half day
  • Up to 6 anglers
  • Russian River

Chrome fish on the centerpin. Lower stretches through the upper, depending on clarity. Rods, rigs, and instruction included.

$250 per person

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Client reviews

What anglers say

Positive recommendation

5 fish in 2 days

His local knowledge of the Russian river is outstanding, he knows the river from the lower stretches all the way to the upper stretches. He will take you out and work his hardest all day to put you on fish, which in my case worked out to be a great trip landing 5 fish in 2 days.

Nick F.
Positive recommendation

11 hookups between us

Jesse was able to get us into prime water clarity which resulted in 11 hookups between the both of us. He is very methodical and covers water from end to end, fishing the seams that hold chrome winter steelhead.

Artem T.
Positive recommendation

Puts me on fish every time

Great times with Jesse! Puts me on fish everytime. Knows the waters well. Great teacher as well. He has definitely put in the time.

Jason F.

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Before you book

Want to talk it through first?

Ask Jesse about river conditions, which dates are fishing best, or what to bring. He'll tell you straight.

(508) 838-3317
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Usually replies the same day. He's on the water most mornings, so a text gets through faster than a call.

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