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- Seattle Fly Fishing Report – August 6, 2020 – Warm to Hot!Amazing over the past decade or so how different our entry into summer has been in the area. Read more deeply into it or not but when summer hits it has been landing with water temps reaching higher levels, what seems to be sooner than before. Many of our smaller streams have seen flows drop quickly with high water temps so the importance of fishing early, landing fish fast and using appropriate gear to do so has never been more vital to the livelihood of the fish we love to chase so much. Cedar River, Snoqualmie Forks and the rest […]
- Seattle Fly Fishing Report – July 23, 2020 – Ready, Set, Fish!Well anglers, summer has officially arrived…feels like we have been saying that for sometime now but with all fisheries finally at a place where we are comfortable with anglers of all age and skill level exploring the waters around here, it finally feels real. Creeks are low and fish are looking up. Parachute Adams, caddis, Stimulators and other attractors like Humpy’s, Wulff’s and Trude’s are all working well so there really shouldn’t be too much need to drop anything off the back any longer. Yak is high for the next 7-9 weeks so look else where for walk and wade […]
- Seattle Fly Fishing Report – July 6, 2020 – Fireworks Are Done!Alright, the 4th of July weekend is nearing closure and we are finally beginning to see water levels drop on many of our small streams in the area meaning it is time to break out the 5x and the dry fly box…it’s about time! The other fishery we should be paying more attention to is our multitude of bass fisheries we have all over the area. Most of our local Seattle area urban lakes are home to the “Ditch Pickle” and while many consider them a lesser species to chase, it could very well be because they haven’t run across […]
- Seattle Fly Fishing Report – June 29, 2020 – Cool Weather/Low WaterWell we finally coincided summer with some cool weather resulting in some nice low water flows on local rivers and streams which means…time to fish! Mountain Creeks – We always suggest using high water time to do some due diligence on new places to get on the water and now that time spent should begin to pay off. Looking at the flows today, the Forks of the Snoqualmie are in great shape especially the South Fork. Water will still be cold but fish should be looking up more and more so mid sized stimulator (stimi) with a dropper of your […]
- Seattle Fly Fishing Report – June 22, 2020 – The Time is NOW!Welcome to summer! We have seen an incredible insurgence of new fly angling interest over the past few months and why not? If done in the way we enjoy doing it, it is the epitome of social distancing outdoors. Long expanse of beach to yourself, intimate mountain creeks or long classic steelhead runs to swing your new spey rod through. Well, summer is here but water levels are still a bit high. Water is in good shape clarity wise on many rivers but the creeks are still big and cold. As of now, best bet is Yakima River from a […]
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Trout spey anyone? Swinging flies for coastal cutthroat on rivers like the Cowlitz is pure bliss.
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Summer swingin’...
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Identifying the bug samples! Schools and education are pretty rad. #ewawomen #ewaflyshop #bugs #entomology #matchthehatch #knowyourstuff #educateyourself @ewaflyshop_seattle #ewareports
New EWA @yakodasupply fly boxes are in, perfect for the minimalist residing somewhere within in all of us!
@keep.fish.wet too with two warmest part of summer and low water it makes a huge difference in their survival.
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Beginning next week, we will be offering drop off service 1-2 days a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
You can call the store, pay for items and we will meet you @georgetownbrewingco from 5:30 to 6:30 and hand off your goodies. Should make for a good time to pick up a six pack too!
Thank you again to everyone for all the support and effort to get here with the WS Bridge situation, we greatly appreciate it!
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Beginning next week, we will be offering drop off service 1-2 days a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
You can call the store, pay for items and we will meet you @georgetownbrewingco from 5:30 to 6:30 and hand off your goodies. Should make for a good time to pick up a six pack too!
Thank you again to everyone for all the support and effort to get here with the WS Bridge situation, we greatly appreciate it!
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Happy #internationalcatday to our favorite shop cat, Loomis ❤️🐈
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I aspire to be shaped by the river. A woman on a trip admired her trout in the net as it gently flared its gills, saying "Her shape is so beautiful."
I realized the shape was a result of thousands of years of pointing up stream, allowing the water to hold them and flow over and around them.
The rocks we walk across have literally gone with the flow since the first surges of water. They are smooth, worn, and beautiful.
With the world in such chaos, all we can hope is that we trust in ourselves and that we can come out on the other side of this healed and full of grace for ourselves and those around us.
We should all aspire to be shaped by the river. If you haven't gotten out yet onto the water, I highly suggest that you do. I bet it works wonders 💜
The South and Midde Fork Snoqualmie are fishing well, and the Cedar is still open for a few more weeks. Small black caddis, soft hackles, and simulators are working well. Get on out there and love the water.
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Whew...can finally exhale as our new @umpquafeathermerchantseaders arrived!
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I watched the process of bringing this fish to the net. Cast upon cast, minor adjustment of position, and a relentless scanning of the water's surface. It made me reflect on the time we put in to this love of ours. The effort and brain power that we hope pays off with a tight line. And this time, with a swirl of water at the surface, it did.
But sometimes it doesn't. And when the line remains loose and the fly visible, there are a million reasons to talk yourself out of your confidence. That your skills aren't enough. Or you maybe aren't as certain as you thought that the run holds trout. But let me tell you: If you think there's a fish there, there likely is.
Try, try and try again. If your presentation is correct, and your fly is appropriate, trust yourself. Sometimes it takes multiple casts and multiple presentations (from upstream, downstream, taking rests in between to let fish "reset" etc) to get a fish to rise. Does this mean you have to put in the effort every time? No. Is it okay to say "alright, you wonderful fish: I get it. You're stubborn and I'm going to move to the next fool while listening to Beyonce up-stream"? Yes. But bring that fish to a rise if you want to. Because you can. And even if you don't believe that yet, I promise you will.
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This week we highlight Stephanie. A tenacious, well spoken, and intelligent woman who loves to encounter trout. Especially the ones we get to the net! Stephanie is working on mastering her cast and becoming fluent in mending and reach casts! What skills are you working on lately?
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With water temps rising rapidly, please do everything possible to keep your fish in the water and check out the launch of #keepfishwet @keep.fish.wet formerly #keepemwet
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FYI anglers...if fishing Lincoln Park during no parking hours, they are towing you so pay attention to the signs and get a little linger walk in!
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First in WA and 2nd in PNW with the refill station for your Aquel from @loonoutdoors With 1/2 and full refill options available. Help keep the micro plastics to a minimum and refill what you have.
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Nuts and blind squirrels come together every now and again!
Today is the launch of the rebranding of #keepemwet to #keepfishwet so go follow @keep.fish.wet and learn more about why it is important, the science on how fish respond to air exposure and tips from the photo community on how to better capture images of your fish while keeping them in water.
Proud to be a @keep.fish.wet Ambassador
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Alright, it’s August which means only 1 month left to enjoy the Cedar River so get out there!
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If this isn’t a compelling reason to try your hand at fly fishing these days I truly don’t know what is. Gentle lapping of water on the beach usurped only by the call of gulls flying over head and v-wakes of fish moving through the shallows. Give me more...
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Sunrise casts...it is light early so take advantage of it before high sun, wind, heat and other people arrive.
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The Stora Lax-a in Iceland. Assuming the next time I will get to visit this lovely country, @floki.whisky will be serving up some longer aged spirits!
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Hope this Icelandic Atlantic finds everyone healthy and happy on our last Monday of July 2020.
Water temps are heating up fast, let’s keep those prize catches in the water for their glory shots!
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Marilyn Baughn playing tug of war with an Atlantic Salmon on the West Ranga in Iceland.
Oh the days of travel, can’t wait for them to return!
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Elbows out sunglasses for those cone head flies whistling past my head...both mine and others!
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Let’s keep those little lovelies in the water for their 5 seconds of fame! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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Being a staff littered with photographers, we often choose where to fish based as much but likely more on the beauty of the are than the fish themselves.
Sometimes it works out to enjoy both simultaneously.
Photo @bpanico3
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Trip to the North Umpqua is never complete without a stroll into Tokatee Falls.
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