Professional fly fishing guide Dave McCoy, Emerald Water Anglers, Seattle, WA.














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Dave McCoy
Professional Fly Fishing Guide
EWA Owner and Staff Trainer

I have been in the fly fishing industry in one form or another for 21 years now professionally. I grew up in Eugene, Oregon where every single person in my family fly fished so I had no chance of escaping it. Perusing old photo albums, there are images of me with a fly rod in hand while wearing a diaper, if that tells you anything!

My dad introduced me to fishing as well as experiencing and enjoying life in the outdoors. Growing up in the Eugene area, my stomping grounds were and remain legendary namesakes; Crane Prairie and Hosmer Lakes, the Deschutes, McKenzie and Umpqua Rivers to name a few. I quickly discovered the thrill of having a fish on, but was always in awe of my surroundings.

Later, and via other outdoor professions, this passion catapulted me from the premier steelhead waters of the PNW to the finest trout fishing in the Rockies and to this day drives me to pursue other species in Central America, Caribbean, India, Tierra del Fuego, Mongolia, South Pacific and beyond.

As a guide service, we view our place and purpose in this industry differently than most. While we strive to make money, we also realize we are as grass root of an effort to educate our clients, 2 at a time, on the state of our natural resources both locally and beyond. We also take seriously the credos, “a picture is worth 1000 words” and “take only pictures and leave only foot prints” as every trip we provide is intended to be as unique to each client as possible.

To follow in those footsteps and inspired by family, friends and industry icons, we took our company green in order to leave as small a “footprint” as possible on the resources we depend upon.

See our Green Page here: http://www.emeraldwateranglers.com/eco_friendly.html

My vision was to bring Seattle and the Pacific NW a fly fishing outfitter that would set a new standard for other guide services in the industry and help shape the views and beliefs of others. We have accomplished this and continue to push that very envelope every day.

Currently I work closely with Winston, Bauer, Airflo and Rajeff Sports as a proud member of their respective pro staff and ambassador programs to help drive positive change in the products we use everyday.

I am nothing in my pursuits without my wife Natalie and daughter Nessa who constantly remind me why I am so inspired, without saying a word.

www.davemccoyphotography.com

Patagonia Ambassador
Winston Fly Rod pro staff
Bauer Fly Reel pro staff
Airflo Fly Line/Rajeff Sports pro staff
Koffler Boat pro staff
Filson pro staff
Loon Outdoor Products Guide
Oakley pro athlete
GreenFish Ambassador
Recycled Waders Ambassador

FFF Certified Casting Instructor

Life Member Trout Unlimited
Member Wild Steelhead Coalition
Member Wild Fish Conservancy
Member Washington Fly Fishing Club

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Coach McCoy....thanks for the spey lesson. You are a natural born teacher, I appreciate your insight and teaching style! 30+ years of single hand casting were immediately enhanced with the additional knowledge you gave me. Thanks brah!"
Patrick Botzet, Missoula, MT

I just showed her the second picture and she loved it even more. Thanks so much, You made today a better day.

Thanks does not seem to even come close to explaining how important our trips are to me. You are truly a special person. Your passion is uplifting and contagious. I appreciate everything you have patiently taught me.

We will talk about the next trip soon.
Jim Witwer, Seattle, WA

And thank you for your informative, educational, entertaining and pleasurable day. I am pretty impressed. I can easily say that was the finest day I have ever had on the salt. Wow! Thank you for the incredible photos – definitely represents how the day was – top quality.

Look forward to the pics as well as many years of enjoying the cutts now. "
Oly Welke -- Seattle, WA

Hey Dave,

Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson today! I had an amazing time and really enjoyed it. You are a great instructor and very encouraging, so thank you! I would love to read through your guide that you prepared so I can learn more about this!
Lisa Taylor -- Lynnwood, WA

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Contact Info
info@emeraldwateranglers.com
(206) 601-0132 phone
Seattle, Washington