Let me start by stating that I have been an active fisherman my entire life (22 yrs). My family and I have been on about a dozen guided fishing trips all over the country; fishing for trout, bass, red fish, mahi mahi, tuna, etc. With that being said Nic Reid takes the crown on giving us a guided trip that will never be forgotten. The over night trip we took with him in August 2013 on the Deschutes River in Oregon will forever be a memory I go back to. All aspects of the trip were purely phenomenal from the ample amounts of giant hungry trout, beautiful views, green crystal waters, over-arching guiding prowess, personable and reliabile staff were always at hand when needed. The food and commodities that were provided were completely unexpected and jaw dropping. Every meal was a river side gourmet meal that was beyond expectations. Rainbow and steelhead trout were fatter than I have ever seen due to the livelihood of the aquatic ecosystem surrounding the Deschutes. All in all, if you are looking for a trip that you will never forget..Nic will blow you away. Don't waste your time looking anywhere else, the service offered is unparalleled and nothing shy of professional. read more

I've spent a lot of time fishing on Oregon rivers and have used a variety of guides to explore new water. Nic with River's Bend Fly Fishing is top notch. Last winter I joined Nic to try to find some steelhead and at his recommendation we spent the day on the Santiam River. It was beautifully miserable cold day and Nic's enthusiasm for being on the water was contagious. The first place we pulled out Nic told me exactly how to fish the run and where I could expect a fish. 10 min later I hooked into and landed a beautiful 36" native. The rest of the day was full of bumps and runs and we ended up bringing 2 fish to hand when it seemed like everyone else in Oregon was struggling to find any action. I've fished the Salmon Fly hatch on the Deschutes for the last 15 years with varying degrees of success. This last spring I decided to hire Nic to take me out for a day during the hatch. We fished water I had passed over year after year and I had one of the most successful trips ever. Nic put me into more, larger, fish than I ever remember getting. I will definitely be hiring River's Bend Fly Fishing again. Nic's knowledge of fly fishing Oregon rivers is second to none. read more

My girlfriend and I were visiting family in Bend and decided to try our hand at fly fishing. I'm not really much of a fisherman - thus, not really much of a man - and had never fly fished, so going the route of using a guide felt like the best option. I was led to Nic through the recommendation of a friend and was very thankful to I did. Nic not only did a stellar job of guiding us down the beautiful Deschutes River, he gave us our first fly fishing lesson, which in turn landed me my first ever fly fishing catch - a majestic 18" brown trout. Nic said that it is very rare for a novice to land a fish their first time out, but I countered by informing Nic how awesome I am. I think it was at that point that he wished he'd never met me. All jokes aside, I would highly recommend Nic and River's Bend Fly Fishing to anybody, novice or experienced. Great guy, highly informed, professional, patient and very personable. read more

I would highly recommend Nic from River's Bend Fly Fishing to anyone interested in fishing in Deschutes County. My brother and I took a day trip with Nic and had a blast. Nic's passion for fly fishing is evident in the way that he runs his guide service. He is extremely patient, hardworking, and all about the client catching fish and having a good time. Nic was well equipped with a top notch boat and fishing gear, which made our experience that much better. We caught a ton of fish and had plenty of good laughs in the meantime due to Nic's sense of humor and legendary stories. My brother and I are planning on making a trip back to Bend soon and will definitely fish with Nic again. read more

I had two days on the river with Rivers Bend Fly Fishing, and what an experience it was! The guide (Nic) was extremely knowledgeable about the river and was a superb teacher. The two days were full of learning about the river, where the fish would be and how to catch it. This was my first real experience with the nymphing technique and in addition to catching a alot of fish I learned stuff I will bring with me to every new fishing adventure in the future. Skillful guide, very good company as well and a good teacher. Highly recomend to anyone if you get the chance, you will not regret it! read more

Had an awesome time fishing with Nic during my first steelhead trip to Oregon. He was knowledgeable, easy going, and demonstrated great patience teaching me to spey cast for the first time. I myself have guided in Colorado for five years and know all the variables that go into an enjoyable day on the water. Nic knows how to assess expectations and manage the day in a way that suit the client appropriately. You can trust that you will be in good hands with Nic as your guide. read more

I just booked a fly fishing trip with Nic at Rivers Bend Fly Fishing Guides. First of all, Nic was very polite and very helpful in walking me through the various trips and the whole process. I am a first time fly fisherman and he made me feel very comfortable. He was very patient in explaining the various trips and what it is they do to make smooth trip. The booking process was very pleasant. D. Lenzi read more

Fishing with Nic from Rivers Bend was great! Nic is very knowledgable and is a very patient teacher (we were totally novices but now we've caught ten fish between us!) and it was a pleasure spending the day on the river with him. Booking the trip was very easy, Rivers Bend is exceptionally professional and offered great tips on what to bring. Highly recommended. read more

Nic and River's Bend Fly Fishing are second to none. Nic took me on my first fly fishing trip. As a rookie to fly fishing Nic took his time to teach me the basics of fly fishing. He was patient and extremely knowledgeable. We had a great day on the river and I will definitely be using his services again in the future. read more