Man smiling and holding a large fish on a boat, with another person partially visible beside him, over a body of water under a cloudy sky.

**Salmon Sessions — August 29–September 2

Tentative Itinerary (3 Days of Salmon Fishing)**

**DAY 1 — August 29

Arrival + Welcome Dinner**

Afternoon / Early Evening

  • Guests are picked up and travel to the Drift & Flame lodge

  • Check into rooms, enjoy snacks, beverages, and coastal air

  • Meet Chef Andrew Garrett and assistant chef

  • Review the fishing itinerary, tides, and gear

  • Settle in and get ready for the weekend

Dinner

  • 3–4 course chef-prepared dinner featuring local Oregon ingredients

  • Relax and rest before the first full fishing day

Included:
All-inclusive meals, beverages, snacks, lodging, gratuity, and transportation to/from fishing

**DAY 2 — August 30

Buoy 10 Salmon with Captain Kevin Larsen**

Early Morning

  • Hot chef-prepared breakfast

  • Packed lunches, snacks, and beverages ready to grab

  • Depart for Buoy 10 with Captain Kevin Larsen

On the Water

  • Full day salmon fishing targeting King (Chinook) and Coho

  • Learn techniques from one of the most seasoned Buoy 10 captains

  • Dockside fish cleaning demonstration

Evening

  • Hands-on vacuum-packing and fish-care class

  • 3–4 course dinner highlighting the day’s catch

  • Relax fireside or unwind at the lodge

**DAY 3 — August 31

Second Full Day at Buoy 10**

Early Morning

  • Breakfast + grab-and-go lunch/snacks

  • Head back out with Captain Kevin Larsen

On the Water

  • Chase the tides and maximize opportunities for Chinook and Coho

  • Learn how to read current, bait presentation, and travel lanes

  • Return for fish cleaning and sorting

Evening

  • Additional packing and processing of the catch

  • Another chef-driven 3–4 course dinner

  • Lodge downtime, storytelling, and relaxation

**DAY 4 — September 1

Final Salmon Day with Captain Dustin**

Early Morning

  • Breakfast + lunches/snacks

  • Depart with Captain Dustin for your third and final salmon day

  • Target ocean-fresh Chinook and Coho as new schools push in

Afternoon

  • Final fish cleaning and vacuum sealing

  • Expect to leave with 60+ pounds of beautifully processed salmon

  • Fish is stored overnight for additional freezing time

Evening

  • Final celebratory 3–4 course Drift & Flame dinner

  • Pack up gear and enjoy a relaxed final night

**DAY 5 — September 2

Departure Day (Travel-Friendly)**

Morning

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring the week’s catch

  • Fish is fully frozen, packaged, and ready for flights or long drives

Late Morning / Afternoon

  • Guests depart at their leisure

  • Perfect for:

    • Smooth airport travel

    • Avoiding rushed early flights

    • Ensuring fish stays frozen solid

Included:
Breakfast, beverages, transportation assistance, and safe packing guidance for traveling with frozen fish.

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