About Us
Fishical Pursuit is a small, personalized guided fly fishing service on the Yakima River near Cle Elum, WA. Every trip is owner-guided by Todd Neubauer, ensuring a personal touch and real local knowledge on every float. USCG-compliant vessel operations, full safety gear on every trip (PFDs, throw rope, first aid, spare oar), and trips capped at 3 anglers so it's never a crowd. Currently guiding the Yakima River, with more Washington rivers coming online as we grow.
Why Fish With Us
- Personalized trips capped at 3 anglers – never a crowd, always your water
- Owner-guided by Todd Neubauer, who knows every run, riffle, and hole on the Yakima
- Full safety equipment on every trip: PFDs, throw rope, first aid, spare oar
- Rafts and drift boat built for comfort and control on the water
Your Guide
Todd Neubauer has spent years reading the Yakima's currents, seasons, and hatches. He started Fishical Pursuit to share the river the way he fishes it himself – unhurried, attentive, and built around good company. Every trip is his trip too.
Fishical Pursuit — small groups, real guiding, the Yakima done right.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What rivers do you guide? We're based in Cle Elum and currently guide the Yakima River, with plans to add more Washington rivers as we grow.
- Do I need fishing experience? No — trips are built for everyone from first-timers to experienced anglers, small groups only.
- Do I need a fishing license? Yes, a Washington State fishing license is required; we can point you to where to get one before your trip.
- What should I bring? Layers, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and water. We provide the raft/drift boat, flies, tackle, and all safety gear.
- What's the best time of year? Late March through October, with peak dry-fly action in summer.
- How many people per trip? 1–3 anglers, so it's always your water, never a crowd.