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The Guides
Mike Boyd Owner/operator
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, where my love for fishing and the outdoors became a passion. I was consumed by hunting and fishing in such a way that I soaked up every ounce of information I could get my hands on. Whether it be the literature or the experience, I could not get enough... before school, after school, when I should have been in school...I could always be found somewhere outdoors or on a river. When I was 17, I had the opportunity to work in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, where I guided pack and fishing trips. I continued to spend my summers in Wyoming (even taking a couple of fall semesters off to guide big game hunts) until I graduated from college. I worked for Rough Country Outfitters for seven seasons where I began to realize that I might be more suited for a life out west. I attended a university in western Pa. located an hour from the Lake Erie Steelhead fishery. That would be my ultimate undoing. This is where I became a full blown steelhead junkie. I was enthralled with steelhead and longed to visit the Northwest to catch the "real deal". As luck would have it my college room mates moved to Portland, OR. When I finished guiding big game in the fall of 1997, my friends suggested that I visit Portland. This was my chance to chase the steelhead that I had been dreaming about. After a couple days in Oregon, I knew I had found home. I moved to Bend, OR in 1998 and began guiding the Deschutes, for Deschutes River Outfitters. In 1998 Deschutes River Outfitters (DRO), was a fly shop as well as a guide service. I had the opportunity to work as an assistant manager and guide for DRO. I have guided the Deschutes since 1998, and every year I fall in love with the river even more. I truly enjoy sharing the beautiful canyon and its fish with my clients. Aside from guiding the Deschutes River, I have had the opportunity to guide other Oregon Rivers for Roe Outfitters (Klamath Falls). While working for Roe Outfitters, I have spent time guiding the Wood, North Umpqua, Williamson, Klamath, and Rogue Rivers. I currently work for them on the North Umpqua during winter steelhead season.
I acquired Deschutes River Outfitters from Greg Price, the original owner and founder of Deschutes River Outfitters. I feel lucky to have worked for Greg and look forward to the opportunity to continue the tradition of Deschutes River Outfitters with the same quality and integrity.
Matt Carter
Is a true Oregonian, who grew up in the Portland area harassing every thing with gills and fins from bass to steelhead at an early age. Fishing with his Dad all over the state, he stuck his first "redsides" in the Maupin area at the age of 12 and knew he was destined to be on the river full time. Matt started back in the day behind the counter at Deschutes River Outfitters and is now getting close to ten seasons of guiding the Deschutes. He is a savvy, hard working guide who is handy with a dry for trout and equally skilled at finding those elusive steelhead. He brings passion, a great work ethic and a mind for thinking out of the box to the table.
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, where my love for fishing and the outdoors became a passion. I was consumed by hunting and fishing in such a way that I soaked up every ounce of information I could get my hands on. Whether it be the literature or the experience, I could not get enough... before school, after school, when I should have been in school...I could always be found somewhere outdoors or on a river. When I was 17, I had the opportunity to work in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, where I guided pack and fishing trips. I continued to spend my summers in Wyoming (even taking a couple of fall semesters off to guide big game hunts) until I graduated from college. I worked for Rough Country Outfitters for seven seasons where I began to realize that I might be more suited for a life out west. I attended a university in western Pa. located an hour from the Lake Erie Steelhead fishery. That would be my ultimate undoing. This is where I became a full blown steelhead junkie. I was enthralled with steelhead and longed to visit the Northwest to catch the "real deal". As luck would have it my college room mates moved to Portland, OR. When I finished guiding big game in the fall of 1997, my friends suggested that I visit Portland. This was my chance to chase the steelhead that I had been dreaming about. After a couple days in Oregon, I knew I had found home. I moved to Bend, OR in 1998 and began guiding the Deschutes, for Deschutes River Outfitters. In 1998 Deschutes River Outfitters (DRO), was a fly shop as well as a guide service. I had the opportunity to work as an assistant manager and guide for DRO. I have guided the Deschutes since 1998, and every year I fall in love with the river even more. I truly enjoy sharing the beautiful canyon and its fish with my clients. Aside from guiding the Deschutes River, I have had the opportunity to guide other Oregon Rivers for Roe Outfitters (Klamath Falls). While working for Roe Outfitters, I have spent time guiding the Wood, North Umpqua, Williamson, Klamath, and Rogue Rivers. I currently work for them on the North Umpqua during winter steelhead season. I acquired Deschutes River Outfitters from Greg Price, the original owner and founder of Deschutes River Outfitters. I feel lucky to have worked for Greg and look forward to the opportunity to continue the tradition of Deschutes River Outfitters with the same quality and integrity.
Matt CarterIs a true Oregonian, who grew up in the Portland area harassing every thing with gills and fins from bass to steelhead at an early age. Fishing with his Dad all over the state, he stuck his first "redsides" in the Maupin area at the age of 12 and knew he was destined to be on the river full time. Matt started back in the day behind the counter at Deschutes River Outfitters and is now getting close to ten seasons of guiding the Deschutes. He is a savvy, hard working guide who is handy with a dry for trout and equally skilled at finding those elusive steelhead. He brings passion, a great work ethic and a mind for thinking out of the box to the table.