Mike Coopman's Guide Service

03/05/2026

A little plunking action

03/02/2026

P-Line SITKA Gear

03/01/2026

It should be more often that we feel inspired.

At the end of last steelhead season, my long time friend and colleague, John Klar asked me if I would be interested in taking a few of his long time customers that wished to continue winter Steelhead fishing after his retirement. I had a few holes in my schedule and agreed.

After a reschedule, due to low water, I finally got to meet Dean and Mike. Dean (pictured with me) had suffered a traumatic brain injury 20 plus years ago. He is functioning daily with assistance, however he has the best attitude of any human i have ever met.

The fishing was very slow on this day, however we laughed and joked and talked crap back and forth all day. We were less than anhour from the end of the day and Dean said “I got one” I looked at the rod and told Dean “ your hung up again” he didnt argue at all and just began fighting his fish. ( I honestly didnt believe he had one and to my defense, the fish started very lethargic.)

Dean landed his fish and he was extremely excited. I found so
Much inspiration in my experience with with Dean and his story. He lives life as if he never has a bad day. He is so thankful for his life, his family and his friends. He didn’t complain one time throughout the entire trip . He truly inspired me to look at life a little differently.

Dean and Mike. I hope you get to see this. Thank you both so much for the opportunity to share the day. I am very greatful.

02/18/2026

Wednesday February 18th, 2026

​The power is ON at Hiouchi Cafe! ⚡️❄️

​Snow in Gasquet? Come thaw out with us. We’re serving up hot breakfast and fresh coffee all morning long🍳🥞🥂☕️

​Open til 2:00 PM
Call (707) 458-3445 for takeout orders


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02/18/2026

Over the last few weeks we have experienced some unseasonably good weather that has made the fishing very challenging, however we have been able to find opportunities daily for our guests. As of today we have snow to nearly sea level and large amounts of rain forecasted for the weekend. This should bust things wide open. I will be booking trips for multiple boats through mid March. If you are interested, give me a call, or shoot me a text and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Please remember that I am on the water most days and will get back to you early in the evening.

I would also like to invite you to look at some new equipment that we are super excited about. Sitka has launched Sitka fish. It’s an amazing new full line of waders, rain gear and layering systems that carry the same high quality that Sitka has built in the hunting industry, but is built directly for fishing. Ask for it at your local fishing retailer, or check it out .com

Keep your lines tight!!

02/07/2026

02/02/2026

Here are a few pics from last week. Currently the river conditions are very tough, in fact I am canceling trips daily due to the lack of water. There are plenty of fish, just horrible conditions. It looks like a wet pattern developing by this weekend. I don’t like to do a rain dance, because it might not quit till June. Keep your lines tight.

01/26/2026

Steelhead fishing P-Line

01/19/2026

Doubles are always fun and chaotic!!

01/18/2026

01/13/2026