Our Guides

Russ Iott, has had a love for hunting and fishing ever since his father introduced him to the outdoors as a child.

He has been successfully catching steelhead, salmon and smallmouth bass throughout the Pacific Northwest his entire life. Russ moved to the Orofino area specifically to target North America’s largest sea run rainbow trout, the Clearwater River’s famous B-Run Steelhead.

As a guide, Russ has a special ability and the patience necessary to teach effective steelhead fishing techniques. He is also a friendly and courteous person who is willing to answer any question(s) you might have regarding fishing.

Feel free to call Russ at Riverside Guide Service for current fishing information and Clearwater River conditions.

We are proud to Introduce Mike as a pro staff member of Steelhead Mania and a resident fishing guide here at Riverside Guide Service. Mike grew up fishing for steelhead in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. Like Russ, he moved to the Clearwater area and brought with him years of steelhead fishing knowledge. He was hand-picked because of his friendly personality and willingness to apply what we call the Steelhead Mania fish catching techniques taught by Russ.

All our guides fish the same way, because it works. We are constantly keeping up with the newest technology and Mike is one of our master fishermen. He graduated from our guide program with high honors.