BLACKTAIL HEAVEN

KING SALMON HANDS ON TRAINING

Guest Age Adult Child (12 or Under)

$200.00 USD

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Fish the legendary Feather River, one of the nation’s premier king salmon fishing destinations known for incredible action and unforgettable experiences. This exciting 4-hour training is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the skills, strategy, and techniques needed to confidently hook, fight, and consistently land king salmon.

Guests will learn the proper rods, reels, tackle, and overall setup needed for success, along with proven fishing techniques, fish handling, filleting, smoking tips, and productive fishing locations along the Feather River.

Whether you’re brand new to salmon fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, this is an unforgettable opportunity to learn from years of real on-the-water experience.

$200 per adult / $100 per Child
4-hour guided session
Maximum 4 people per group
Guided by Derik with 25+ years of experience
Learn the proper gear and setup needed
Learn techniques to consistently land king salmon
Explore productive fishing locations along the Feather River
Beginner and intermediate friendly

Booking & Season Information

Each purchase guarantees a personalized hands-on training session
Reach out directly to discuss scheduling and available dates
Northern California king salmon season generally runs from mid-July through late October
Contact Derik by call or text with questions: 916-380-7464

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If you are looking to fish for king salmon at the feather river and you need a shore guide, check Derik Julian out. He’s very knowledgeable with the river and can help you hook up some king salmon. He will help you with the set-up, walk you thru some very helpful pointers so you can have an enjoyable day of fishing. FISH ON!!!
Sam, from Los Angeles

I went out with Derik for catching salmon. He took his time out to explain and guide me through the process of learning how to catch one. He took me to multiple places, showed me the ropes and help me land my limit. I would book them again

Best experience ever!!
Extremely knowledgeable about the area and fishing techniques. Always available to answer questions, and patient!!!

I had the absolute pleasure of spending the morning with Derik yesterday to learn from him just how to fish the banks for salmon. Hands down, the best experience. He is very knowledgeable about this part of the river, patient, and accommodating. 5/5 was my experience!!!

Derik made our fishing trip amazing. He showed the kids how to catch salmon step by step and kept everything safe and fun. The kids had a great time learning and trying it on their own.

Fantastic course for first time or intermediate salmon fishing from the banks of the Feather River. Derik delivers first class instruction on salmon fishing from setup, productive fishing locations, reading the drifts and answer questions to land the big fish. I truly recommend him and will highly recommend to my friends as well! Great job Derik!

Highly recommend, a great time and you learn everything that puts you on fish!

I did a phone consultation with Derik before I drove up from LA and fished the feather river. After we spent a hour on the phone I went and caught my first salmon the next day . He is very knowledgeable about king salmon and the feather river. I booked a in person class with him for August . I look forward to fishing with him .

I went out with Derik last year on the Feather River in Oroville and had one of the best days I’ve had out there. We caught quite a few salmon and I finally started landing fish consistently thanks to his coaching. I’d fished that area plenty of times before but always struggled. I already rebooked for this year and I’m bringing my son with me since Derik started doing trips for kids too. If you’re thinking about a guided salmon trip, I highly recommend him.