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Intro to Fly Fishing Schools 1 Day – $195 – 8 hours of instruction – Limited to 3 anglers

May 12th

May 25th

June 9th

June 23rd

July 8th

July 15th

August 4th

August 18th

Intro to Fly Fishing Schools 2 Day – $395 – 16 hours of instruction – Limited to 3 anglers

May 20-21

June 17-18

July 15-16

August 19-20

Boat Rowing School – Limited to 2 boats – $225 per boat

June 29th

July 13th

July 20th

August 10th

August 17th

Special Events

June 3, 2017 – 3rd Annual EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook Off – 10AM – 4PM @ Me Kwa Mooks Park – West Seattle – FREE
The event we look forward to every year.  Come join us for a fun day in the sun.  Manufacturers reps are on hand to show off all the latest rod models from Winston, Sage, Scott, Echo, GLoomis and others, clinics by our talented EWA staff on the Sound, small mountain streams and steelhead.  A host of IFFF certified instructors will be on hand as well.  This will be our 10th Annual Guide Staff Cook Off where our guide team competes for the greatest shore lunch.  30 minutes and $40 to feed 3 people and you get to help choose the winner!

June 3, 2017 — Seattle Premier of Costa Sunglasses Film, “Slam” — 7pm @ EWA Store — FREE
Join Karlie and our special guest Hilary Hutcheson as they host this film on 3 women who travel to the Florida Keys to take a shot at a Grand Slam, one of fly fishing’s most difficult feats.  Landing a bonefish, permit and tarpon in the same day, hard enough on its own merits but even more of a challenge in the formidable Keys.  Georgetown Brewing will be handling the thirst quenching, donations will benefit Casting for Recovery. Get your tickets HERE! 

June 22, 2017 — Carp!  HOW, WHEN, WHY and WHERE — 7pm @ EWA Store — FREE
Join us as we welcome Bill Marts to present on this long time available but rarely spoken of gem of a fly fishery here in Washington as he discusses, flies, equipment, tactics and locations for you to get out and see your backing with one of these!

Upcoming Classes and Schools

Women’s Bugs n Brews – EWA Store – 7PM – 9PM – $20
Join Karlie for a fun night of Fly Tying and Beer Drinking.  Learn a new pattern or two and enjoy great company.  This event is now sponsored by Georgetown Brewing so BYOC (Bring Your Own CUP!)

March 23rd
April 6th
April 20th

Women’s Intro to Fly Casting – Lincoln Park — FREE
Karlie will be holding free fly casting classes. During this intro class you will learn the basics of casting and proper technique to maintain a clean, accurate cast. Great for the beginners and novices looking for a refresher. You can sign up by e-mailing karlie@emeraldwateranglers.com, or calling the shop at 206-708-7250. MAX 6 people.

April 1st – 10am/11:30am/1pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
May 6th — 10am/11:30am/1pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle

As always, call the store today to schedule your very own private single hand or spey lesson.

Special Events

February 11, 2017 – EWA Spey Clave – Ben Howard Boat Launch on the Skykomish River – 10AM – 3PM – FREE
Our area needed it so he we go.  We are bringing our favorite two handed rod companies together to provide an on water demo and instruction session for those new to the spey game and those looking to try a number of rods side by side so they can make an informed purchase. 

February 18-19, 2017 – The Fly Fishing Show – Lywood Convention Center – Sat. 9AM – 5:30PM and Sun. 9AM – 4:30PM – $15 One Day $25 Two Day
Join us at the Lynwood Convention Center for the PNW’s largest gathering of our industry.  Purchase tickets online: HERE or pay Cash at the door.

June 3, 2017 – 3rd Annual EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook Off – 10AM – 4PM @ Me Kwa Mooks Park – West Seattle – FREE
The event we look forward to every year.  Come join us for a fun day in the sun.  Manufacturers reps are on hand to show off all the latest rod models from Winston, Sage, Scott, Echo, GLoomis and others, clinics by our talented EWA staff on the Sound, small mountain streams and steelhead.  A host of IFFF certified instructors will be on hand as well.  This will be our 10th Annual Guide Staff Cook Off where our guide team competes for the greatest shore lunch.  30 minutes and $40 to feed 3 people and you get to help choose the winner! 

Upcoming Schools and Clinics

February 11, 2017 – Intro to Spey Casting – Greenlake (Weather Dependent alternate Lincoln Park) – $95 (Can be applied to rod/reel purchase)
Take advantage of two last minute dropouts and learn the casts necessary to get you on the water with a two hand rod!  Why struggle through the learning process.  Lay down the foundation to build upon.

February 27, 2017 – Puget Sound Tactics – EWA Store – 7PM – FREE
Alex Collier will cover the How’s, When’s, Where’s and What If’s of fly fishing Puget Sound Beaches.

Women’s Bugs N’Brews – EWA Store – 7PM – 9PM – $20
Join Karlie for a fun night of Fly Tying and Beer Drinking.  Learn a new pattern or two and enjoy great company.  This event is now sponsored by Georgetown Brewing so BYOC (Bring Your Own CUP!)

February 9th
February 23rd

Women’s Intro to Fly Casting – Karlie will be holding free fly casting classes. During this intro class you will learn the basics of casting and proper technique to maintain a clean, accurate cast. Great for the beginners and novices looking for a refresher. You can sign up by e-mailing karlie@emeraldwateranglers.com, or calling the shop at 206-708-7250. MAX 6 people.

March 4th – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
April 1st – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle

As always, call the store today to schedule your very own private casting or fly tying lesson!

Upcoming Events

December 7th – WDFW Salmon Management, North of Falcon – Ryan Lothrop – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Come join us for the inside perspective on how WDFW obtains their science and how they use it to make management decisions. Ryan Lothrop, Puget Sound Recreational Salmon Fishery Manager will talk about this and the issue surrounding our favorite fishery as well as answer questions.  Please RSVP to this event via email or phone.

December 13th – Sucking the Life out of our Rivers – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Please join us for an angler advocacy happy hour to find out what you can do to protect Washington’s native fish from the harmful effects of suction dredge mining. Learn more about the issue and what Trout Unlimited is doing to change suction dredging regulations in Washington State. Meet your local legislators, network with fellow advocates, and help us build a strong community voice for this important issue. Free beer provided by Georgetown Brewery, gear raffle brought to you by SAGE and Patagonia, and acoustic sounds brought to you by Mike Giacolino.

January 14-15, 2017 – Spey Casting w/ Dec Hogan $250 per angler/per day
Spend a day with the legendary spey caster, rod designer, conservationist and world renowned steelhead whisperer.  Dec will talk all things spey from dropping that loop to which head and tip for what type of water and finally how to successfully play and land these majestic fish when solo with a two hander.  This class will be conducted on the water on one of our local steelhead rivers, most likely the Skykomish, river conditions depending.  Space is limited so sign up now! To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250.

January 20, 2017 – 2nd Annual EWA 5 Minute or Less Film Fest – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Here we go again, our crazy evening of fly fishing shorts is on again.  Pretty sure we can get the winner this year again shown at the F3T here at our West Seattle showing in early Feb.  RSVP via email:  shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or phone: 206-708-7250

February 1 & 2, 2017 (yet to be confirmed) – F3T in West Seattle at the Admiral and downtown at SIFF
The crew will be here sporting the latest in fly fishing film eye candy from around the world.  More details to come soon but keep an eye on these dates.

June 3, 2017 – 3rd Annual EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook Off – 10am – 4pm @ Me Kwa Mooks Park – West Seattle – FREE
The event we look forward to every year.  Come join us for a fun day in the sun.  Manufacturers reps are on hand to show off all the latest rod models from Winston, Sage, Scott, Echo, GLoomis and others, clinics by our talented EWA staff on the Sound, small mountain streams and steelhead.  A host of IFFF certified instructors will be on hand as well.  This will be our 10th Annual Guide Staff Cook Off where our guide team competes for the greatest shore lunch.  30 minutes and $40 to feed 3 people and you get to help choose the winner! 

Upcoming Schools and Clinics