Emerald Water Anglers

Seattle Fly Shop - Guide Service - Global Travel Outfitter

4502 42nd Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98116
10-7 Mon-Fri, 10-6 Sat, 11-5 Sun
info@emeraldwateranglers.com
206-708-7250

Upcoming Events – March/April

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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.

EWA Spey Clave – Saturday February 11th

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EWA Spey Clave

Saturday February 11th, 2017

10am – 3pm

Ben Howard Boat Launch on the Skykomish River (see map below)*

Come try out all of the latest and greatest spey gear, attend seminars from PNW spey experts, and score some free two-handed casting instruction!

Demo the latest and greatest in Spey rods and lines:
 
Sage
Winston
Scott
G. Loomis
Echo
Redington
Rio
Airflo
OPST
 
Listen in on great presentations with PNW Spey experts:
 
“Getting the Most Out of Your Spey Game”  w/George Cook
@ 12pm
 
“Less Effort, More Efficiency From Your Spey Cast – an advanced look at why some casts are a thing of beauty and others flat out suck” w/Tom Larimer
@ 1:30pm
 
FREE Spey casting instruction all day with EWA guides and industry reps!
 
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*Please Note!! The Skykomish River is closed to fishing during this event per WDFW regulations. As such, this event is for the purpose of demo-casting rods only and no flies/hooks will be used.

Upcoming Events – February

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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 – January

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Special Events

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 – F3T in West Seattle (Feb. 2) at the Admiral and downtown at SIFF (Feb.1)
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.

February 3, 2017 – Women’s Meet and Greet @ EWA Store 7 – 9PM – FREE
Come meet our newest staff member and Women’s Program Director, Karlie Roland.  Sit down, enjoy some wine or beer and finger foods, chat fly fishing and private shop.  Karlie will lay out her plans for the program moving forward and also listen to ideas from you on.  Schools, outings, celebrity clinics and hosted travel are all on the radar…what else?

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. 

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

Tying Tuesdays!
We are launching a new fly tying series, “Tying Tuesdays”. As the name suggests, these will take place on select Tuesday nights and will focus on specialty fly tying topics. These classes are designed to introduce specific styles of tying to students with some tying experience – by no means do you have to be an expert to attend! Materials included. Max 6 students. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. $40

Women’s Bug’s and Brew’s Fly Tying @ Elliott Bay Brewing (West Seattle) – 7 – 9PM – $40
Come join Karlie Roland for a sit down, fly tying instruction and socializing event just for you fly angling women out there. 
January 19, 2017
February 23, 2017
March 9, 2017

Women’s Intro to Fly Casting – Karlie will be holding free fly casting classes starting December 10th and then every first Saturday of the month thereafter. 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.

January 7th – 10am-12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
February 4th – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
March 4th – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
April 1st – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
 
Intro to Fly Casting – This one hour group fly casting class is designed for first time or novice fly anglers. No experience, no problem!  Our FFF certified casting instructors will have you competently casting a fly rod in no time at all!  All equipment can be provided for class. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. FREE

January 7th and 21st – 9am @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle

Intro to Fly Fishing Schools – 1 Day Classroom/On Water – All Equipment Provided – $195
These are the most comprehensive and intimate “how to” fly fishing school you will find in the region.  We cap these schools at 3 per schools so we can have as much time as possible with you during the class.  We teach from our own manual which we provide a digital copy of and cover casting, line management, essential knots, how to select flies based on entomology and answer all questions you might have throughout.  Here are the current dates:
January 21, 2017
February 18, 2017
March 11, 2017
April 8, 2017

 
 

Upcoming Events – December

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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

Intro to Fly Tying
There is nothing more rewarding than catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself. Come join Karlie and Caldwell for our Intro Fly Tying class covering everything you need to know to get started. We’ll go over what tools, materials and supplies are needed for the basics of tying a nymph, bugger and dry fly. All patterns that you can use on our local fisheries! Materials included. Max 10 students. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. $95
 
Sunday, December 18th – 8-11am @ Emerald Water Anglers
 
Tying Tuesdays!
We are launching a new fly tying series, “Tying Tuesdays”. As the name suggests, these will take place on select Tuesday nights and will focus on specialty fly tying topics. These classes are designed to introduce specific styles of tying to students with some tying experience – by no means do you have to be an expert to attend! Materials included. Max 6 students. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. $40
 
Steelhead Basics – December 15th – 7-9pm @ Emerald Water Anglers – *Date changed to 12/15! (technically this will be “Tying Thursday” for this go-round).
 
Puget Sound Basics – December 20th – 7-9pm @ Emerald Water Anglers
 
 
Women’s Intro to Fly Casting – Karlie will be holding free fly casting classes starting December 10th and then every first Saturday of the month thereafter. 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.
 
Saturday, December 10th – 10am-12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
Saturday, January 7th – 10am-12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
Saturday, February 4th – 10am -12pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
 
Intro to Fly Casting – This one hour group fly casting class is designed for first time or novice fly anglers. No experience, no problem!  Our FFF certified casting instructors will have you competently casting a fly rod in no time at all!  All equipment can be provided for class. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. FREE
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th – 9am @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
January 7th, 14th, and 21st – 9am @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
 
Intro to Spey School
This three-hour casting clinic is designed for beginners and intermediates to become familiar with three fundamental types of casts; the Snap-T, Double Spey and the Single Spey. This clinic is intended to give students the casting proficiency to be on the water and feel comfortable with a spey rod from either side of a river. All equipment can be provided for class. Max 3 students. To sign up email shop@emeraldwateranglers.com or call 206-708-7250. $95
December 10th – 10am @ Greenlake
December 17th – 10am @ Greenlake
**Spey school special! Buy any spey rod from EWA and receive free enrollment in an Intro to Spey School**

Upcoming Events – November

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We are crazy excited to announce we have finally hired our Women’s Program Coordinator which means our women’s events will be coming back beginning in December so stay tuned.

November 3rd – Writers on the Fly, “The Cascadia Tour” – 7pm to REAL Late @EWA – FREE  75 attendees maximum
Maybe our favorite event is back but in full throttle mode!  We will be hosting 1 of 5 stops on the week long PNW tour with different readers in each location.  Because of the popularity of this event over the past couple years and so we can get the writers some $$ for their appearance, we are charging for this event.  Tickets will go on sale here shortly and will be expected to sell out.  If you want on the list for this, please RSVP via email to Jason@emeraldwateranglers.com. Sponsored in part by Patagonia and Patagonia Books.

November 17th – Cuba, Now Open to the U.S. – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Come listen to long time fly fishing industry personality and photographer Jon Covich discuss the various regions Cuba has to offer and what to expect at each one.  This will hands down be the best opportunity to Q&A one of the most knowledgeable people on this topic if you were considering a trip here.

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.

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.  He might even go spend some time doing casting instruction with us too.  Space is limited so sign up now!

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.

Upcoming Events – September

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September 8th – Getting into Spey Casting – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Reid Curry will address the myriad of lines, head, knots, rods, spey vs switch and so on making this facet of the sport so confusing for the entry level two handed angler.  It isn’t that complicated and Reid will pave the way for those looking to step in the door of the spey world.

September 22nd – Fall Fishing in Washington and Beyond – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Reid Curry, Dave McCoy and other EWA staff will discuss the road map of fall and early winter fishing in our great state as well as the region and even internationally if we want to go that far!  Should be a very informative event, look forward to seeing everyone there.

September 27th – Fall Sea Run Fishing – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Long time guide and EWA staffer Alex Collier will breeze through the saltwater game around here by talking flies, lines, rods/reels, leaders and poly leaders and how they can all play a part in your success on the Sound this fall and moving into winter.

October 13th – SAGE Happy Hour – 7pm to ??? @EWA – FREE
Sage Fly Rods will be here with Russell Miller and others to talk about their new sticks and otherwise pump everyone up for fishing this fall and winter.  Come in and chat about everything from light creek rods to spey to tropical saltwater and everything in between.  Beverages on hand as well.

November 3rd – Writers on the Fly, “The Tour” – 7pm to REAL Late @EWA – FREE  75 attendees maximum
Maybe our favorite event is back but in full throttle mode!  We will be hosting 1 of 5 stops on the week long PNW tour with different readers in each location.  Because of the popularity of this event over the past couple years and so we can get the writers some $$ for their appearance, we are charging for this event.  Tickets will go on sale here shortly and will be expected to sell out.  If you want on the list for this, please RSVP via email to Jason@emeraldwateranglers.com. Sponsored in part by Patagonia and Patagonia Books.

November 17th – Cuba, Now Open to the U.S. – 7pm @EWA – FREE
Come listen to long time fly fishing industry personality and photographer Jon Covich discuss the various regions Cuba has to offer and what to expect at each one.  This will hands down be the best opportunity to Q&A one of the most knowledgeable people on this topic if you were considering a trip here.

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.

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.  He might even go spend some time doing casting instruction with us too.  Space is limited so sign up now!

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.

Upcoming Events – August

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McCoy_DMONG0112aWith guide season in full wing around here for the summer, we unfortunately have to back off some of our favorite events around the store.  That said, we are constantly doing other educational and informative classes.  Here is a quick look at what is on the calendar so far for the rest of July and August.

Events at EWA
August 15th @ 7pm — Mountain Streams for Summer Fly Fishing – FREE
Sam Lincoln will spend some time laying out how, why, when, with what and even some where for ending the summer in the mountains for native trout.  A great excuse for picking  up a new rod for yourself!
August 27th @9am – 4pm — 2nd Annual West Seattle Gear Grab – FREE
End of season blowout sale! 20-60% off Apparel, Rods, Reels, Packs, Waders, Boots, and More! Emerald Water Anglers will be teaming up with our neighbors at West Seattle Cyclery and Mountain to Sound Outfitters to offer a 1 day parking lot sale. All three outfitters will be closing out gear at 20-80% off. Fly Fish, Apparel, Cycle, Ski, Paddle, etc…gear for all outdoor enthusiasts and closeout prices! Located in the parking lot at the corner of 42nd and Oregon, across from Emerald Water Anglers.
August 29th @ 7pm — Fall Sea Run Cutthroat – FREE
Alex Collier will help you prepare for the fall season in our local saltwater by discussing tactics, equipment set up, addressing tides and fly selection so you can hit the beach with more confidence once the kids are all back in school!

September 8th @7pm – Getting Into Spey Casting – FREE
Join EWA Manager Reid Curry for an in store seminar on the basics of spey casting and how to take your first steps into the world of two-handed casting and fishing. If you have been toying around with the idea of getting into spey casting but don’t know where to start, this is the seminar for you!
September 22nd @7pm – Fall Fishing in Washington and Beyond – FREE
EWA Guide Staff will be talking about some of our favorite local and regional fishing opportunities for the fall season and how to take advantage of them. Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year to be an angler in the Northwest. Our guides will share info on seasonal opportunities for trout, sea run cutthroat, steelhead, and more!

October TBD — Sage Happy Hour – FREE
Come hang out with some of the gang from Sage, cast some sticks and enjoy some beverages and snacks.  Small raffle and other incentives will likely take place, as we get closer more details will be available.  RSVP at the store via email, phone or Facebook.
November 17th @ 7pm — Cuba, Now Open for Americans! – FREE
Jon Covich of Fly Water Travel will be on hand to share some great images and discuss all the viable options currently available for eager fly anglers to travel and experience in Cuba.  In the past 12 months a ton has changed and Jon is on top of it.  Please also RSVP at the store via phone, email or Facebook.
January 14th & 15th, 2017 — Spey Casting with Dec Hogan — 9am – 3pm — $280 per person — 6 Max per day
Come spend a day with a legend, Dec Hogan as he helps you fine tune your spey casting and shares stories of his colorful guiding adventures here in the PNW.  Dec is a long time friend and one of the true Ambassadors of our sport.  2 different sessions with meet and greet, book signing and beverages at the the store on the evening of the 13th.  This will fill quickly so please reserve your space now, lunch and equipment provided if desired.
January 20th, 2017 — 2nd Annual EWA 5 Minutes or Less Fly Film Fest — $5 per person, goes to Wild Steelhead Coalition
Last year we showed 18 terrific short films from some of our industries most talented filmmakers and this year will only prove to be larger and in charger…hopefully that makes sense.  Please reserve your space now as we will cap attendance at 80 people.  Beverages by Georgetown Brewing and food from Blueacre Seafood.  Woop woop, see everyone there!

$10 Casting at Lincoln Park – Limited to 5 casters, all levels welcome, equipment provided.  RSVP at via phone or email with the store.
September 10th @ 9am
September 24th @ 9am

Intro to Spey Casting @ Greenlake – Limited to 3 caster per class, all rods and reels provided.  Please bring waders and boots as we are in the water for this class. $95
September 1st @ 10am
September 8th @ 10am
September 15th @ 10am
September 22nd @ 10am

1 Day Immersion Schools – Limited to 3 anglers, equipment provided – $195 per person
August 6th – Intro to Flyfishing School
August 28th – Intro to Flyfishing School
September 2nd – Intro to Flyfishing School
September 16th – Intro to Flyfishing School
September 25th – Intro to Flyfishing School

Rowing School – Limited to 2 boats – $225 per boat
August 18th – 1 space open

2nd Annual EWA Fly Fest, Saturday June 4th!

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This Saturday, join EWA at our 2nd Annual Fly Fest and Guide Cookoff…
Demo rods from Scott, Winston, Sage, Echo, Epic, G. Loomis, ACR, Hardy, Fenwick, and More!
Check out the latest in gear from Patagonia, Simms, Costa, Yeti, Airflo, Rio, OPST, Outcast, Nautilus, Bauer, Waterworks-Lamson, Abel, and More!
Experience the heat of competition as EWA guides battle it out in the 8th Annual EWA Guide Cookoff. Sample cuisine and make sure to cast your vote for the ever popular peoples’ choice award.
Free casting instruction all day from IFFF Certified Instructors
Free seminars from EWA Staff, Industry Reps, and Local Fishing Gurus (see seminar topics and schedule below)
Fly Fest Schedule of Events
10AM – Double Hauling and Dealing with Wind w/ Bill Wheeler
11AM – Trout Spey w/ Tom Larimer
12:30PM – EWA Guide Cookoff and Free Lunch
2PM – Fly Fishing the Puget Sound w/ Dave McCoy
3PM – Fly Fishing the Cascade Mountain Creeks w/ EWA Guide Staff
All Day – Demo Rods and Free casting instruction from FFF certified casting instructors
10 am – 4 pm, FREE, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park in West Seattle

Emerald Water Anglers

4502 42nd Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116
10-7 Mon-Fri, 10-6 Sat, 11-5 Sun
206-708-7250

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