Jody Smith Guide Service
Jody Smith was born and raised in Elkton, Oregon hunting and fishing the Umpqua River. That lifetime of experience guides every trip—whether you're after big game or fighting fish on the water. They run hunts for: Roosevelt Elk – rifle and archery Blacktail and Mule Deer – rifle and archery Black Be...
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Jody Smith was born and raised in Elkton, Oregon hunting and fishing the Umpqua River. That lifetime of experience guides every trip—whether you're after big game or fighting fish on the water.
They run hunts for:
- •Roosevelt Elk – rifle and archery
- •Blacktail and Mule Deer – rifle and archery
- •Black Bear – spring and fall seasons
- •Wild Turkey – April 15 through May (averaging 60 birds harvested annually on private property)
Multi-species fishing across Oregon waters:
| Species | Location | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon | Astoria (25' Riverwild, 6-person capacity) | June | Standard |
| Fall Chinook | Umpqua, Coos, Siuslaw bays | June–Sept | Trolling with spinners/herring |
| Spring Chinook | Umpqua River near Elkton | March–June | Back trolling plugs, anchor fishing |
| Steelhead | Umpqua River | Winter | Side drifting, bobber dogging, Mag-lip trolling |
| American Shad | Umpqua River | April–May | Light tackle |
| Smallmouth Bass | Umpqua River (18' Riverwolf, 18' North River sled) | Year-round | Catch and release |
All gear is provided on fishing trips. Driftboats are maintained to top-of-the-line standards.
Jody regularly presents at Pacific Northwest outdoor shows, including the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show and regional Seven Feathers events. Topics cover turkey hunting techniques, tidewater trolling methods, trail camera use, and fall chinook tactics.