Take a look at Tom Mahan’s versatile pattern that can be used on your local trout stream, steelhead river, or even the Puget Sound. This fly is an easy tie that cast’s like a dream and moves naturally in the water. For more information or any help please give us a call at the store: 206-708-7250.
Sculpin Tube Fly from EMERALD WATER ANGLERS on Vimeo.
Special Events
May 20th, 2017 – Women’s Meet and Greet @ EWA Store 6PM – 8PM
June 3, 2017 – 3rd Annual EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook Off – 9AM – 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! Complete schedule of Fly Fest events coming soon!
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!)
May 11th – PMD’s (Pale Morning Dun)
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.
May 6th — 10am/11:30am/1pm @ Lincoln Park in West Seattle
June 1st — 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.
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
As the world seems to fly by, don’t forget to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.
In order to fully appreciate the video, watch in 180p and full screen!
Ultra Slow Motion Fly Fishing – Phantom 4K HD from EMERALD WATER ANGLERS on Vimeo.
This is a huge win for Alaskans and their salmon. We are honored to have worked with the awesome folks on the ground in Beluga, Tyonek, and Anchorage, who championed the effort to stop the Chuitna Mine for nearly a decade. #savethechuitna
Chuitna Coal: More Than Just Salmon on the Line from EMERALD WATER ANGLERS on Vimeo.
After the recent loosening of travel for Americans to Cuba we have been flooded with emails and phone calls from anglers getting there while its hot and still open, hoping to add on a day of fly fishing here or there while otherwise enjoying the culture of this great country. We asked out good friend Jon Covich to write a short synopsis of what is available at this time, here is what he came up with. Any questions please be in touch…
I am getting almost daily e-mails from people who have travel plans to Cuba. A very common theme from them is that they would like to find a way to do a day or two of fishing while they are there. The truth is, either finding daily opportunities, or chances at Do It Yourself fishing in Cuba is slim. Part of this is due to the fact that the fishing outfitters have set packages that are usually comprised of 5 or 6 days of fishing. Then, when it comes to DIY, there are many roadblocks. The first is that much of the fishing in Cuba is in designated marine areas where you need permission to fish. Secondly, many of the coastal areas are actually difficult to access. Road blocks are often set up, with guards requiring you to show paperwork allowing you to enter.
All that said, there are a few opportunities. Because of the nature of the trips beings so short, neither myself or FlyWater can manage these bookings. But because the requests are there, we thought it made sense to tell you what is available, and what is not.
1. GARDENS OF THE KING: This resort area is about 5 hours by bus from Havana. For many people touring with their own car, however, it is a short diversion when they are visiting towns such as Trinidad or Santa Clara. Much of the outfitter’s season is devoted to groups with week-long fishing packages. However, when they have skiffs available, they will arrange them for you. This is a dependable outfitter, with a professional staff.
2. ZAPATA AT PLAYA LARGA: The Zapata area is the most accessible fishing area from Havana. There is an outfitter that books this area. We do not work with them for a variety of reasons. But, when they have space, they will book daily trips for both the saltwater flats, and for the Rio Hatiguanico. The drive to the river is about 1.5 miles from Havana, and to Playa Larga about 2 hours. The access to the flats requires nearly another hour by car.
http://www.takemeawaycuba.com/Fish-Zapata.html
3. CAYO COCO & CAYO GUILLERMO: Many tourists vacation in the resorts on Cayo Coco. In the Gardens of the King archipelago, all the usual species of flats fish exist here. There are reports from tourists online (mostly Europeans), that they have done some DIY fishing here. However, there is also a pool of guides that works the area. We have never used them, but know people that have. Reports are that the fishing can be good, but that the equipment is poor, and the guides often undependable.
In case anyone has been living under a rock, the EWA staff is blown away by the G. Loomis Asquith series Spey Rods. Check out the video to see why.
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, 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!
Is the winter weather bringing you down? Dreaming of those warm weather destinations? Let’s see if this might help.
Call the store today to find out more about some of our current travel destinations.
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!
