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8/23: Brita Fordice Fly Tying Demo

August 13, 2018 by adminewa Leave a Comment

Brita Fordice will be in the shop tying her remarkable baitfish patterns on the evening of Thursday, August 23. We’re really looking forward to this event.

Anyone interested in chasing fish that feed on other fish, either in fresh or salt water, or anyone interested in learning from masterful fly tying shouldn’t miss this event. Brita’s meticulous flatwings, squid, eel and shrimp patterns are uncanny representations of baitfish species.

Watching a few of them get built is sure to be a real treat.

Event Details:

Brita will start tying at 7:00pm. She’ll work through a series of patterns and techniques and answer questions for an hour and a half. Tickets are $10 and available here. We’ll have some special materials ordered for the event and all fly tying materials will be 10% off for ticket holders.

Bio:

Brita Fordice was born, raised and learned to fish in Washington state. She taught herself to tie flies at age 10. Once she started, she never stopped.

These days she is an accomplished angler and guide on the beaches of the Hood Canal and Puget Sound, where her custom patterns really shine for cutthroat and salmon. She’s fished extensively in Alaska, Idaho, the Bahamas and Florida. Her flies have been featured in national magazines and she currently works for Sage Manufacturing in their research and development department.

If you’re interested in seeing more of her work, follow her on Instagram @seafly907 or check out her Etsy page.

Brita Fordice Fly Tying Demonstration: Thursday, August 23. 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

We can’t wait to see the patterns Brita is going to be tying for us that evening. It will be a great opportunity to get a close look at some refined fly tying skills in action. There will be plenty to learn. Hope you can join us. It is going to be a great night. Get your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fly-tying-presentation-w-local-legend-brita-fordice-tickets-48968423874

Upcoming Events – October

October 5, 2017 by adminewa Leave a Comment

Upcoming events in November and beyond…

November 16, 2017 — Writer’s on the Fly – Cascadia Tour – $10 @ EWA Store
What has become one of our most popular events, come see some of the industry’s most heralded authors and poets infuse their words with personality before your eyes. Greg Fitz, Jon Toby, Amanda Monthei and Ann Bodle-Nash will be reading that evening here at the store, please join us.

January TBD, 2018 – EWA Spey Day – FREE
Come cast as many different spey rods, lines and heads as you possibly can in a day under the watchful eye of industry reps, EWA Staff and regional casting pros. Date to be finalized soon.

January 18th, 2018 – 3rd Annual EWA Fly Film Fest – 7pm – $10
Come see 5 minute or shorter videos from industry professionals and amateurs alike. Winner by audience vote will play at the West Seattle F3T event in early February.

February 7th & 8th, 2018 – Fly Fishing Film Tour – 7pm – $15
The annual industry infusion of hype to get you through the winter. Great films, huge raffle with trips, rods, coolers, sunglasses and other swag for those willing to show up, enjoy a beer and hang out! Final dates for Seattle still being determined.

February 17th-18th, 2018 – The Fly Fishing Show in Lynwood – $15
Great opportunity to come cast some of the latest models of rods, see presentations on fisheries around WA, PNW and the world. Dave McCoy will be presenting on Fly Fishing Around Washington. Visit our booth for some swag on the days of the show.

June 2nd, 2018 – EWA Fly Fest @ Me Kwa Mooks Park in West Seattle – FREE
What has become quite an event continues to grow. Cast every rod available from Winston, Sage, Scott, Loomis, Epic, Echo, Fenwick and Thomas and Thomas. See the latest in reels from Nautilus, Bauer, Lamson, Sage, Tibor, 3 Tand and more as well as put new lines on your favorite rod. Instruction, classes, seminars and our 11th Annual Guide Staff Cook Off.

Classes and Schools:

Intro to Spey – $95 — Limited to 3 anglers
Oct. 7th
Oct. 21st
Nov. 4th

Intro to Fly Casting — $20 — Limited to 6 anglers — 9am @ Lincoln Park
Oct. 7th
Oct. 28th

Tying Tuesdays — $20 — @ EWA Store — 7-9pm
Oct. 10th
Oct. 24th
Nov 14th
Nov 28th
Dec 12th

Women’s Intro to Fly Casting — $20 — Limited to 6 anglers

Upcoming Events – September

September 2, 2017 by adminewa Leave a Comment

Upcoming Events for September and beyond…

September 11th, 2017 – Fall in the Sound! 7pm @ EWA – FREE
Alex will discuss fly fishing opportunities on Puget Sound for the fall season, don’t miss this because it’s good out there!

January TBD, 2018 – EWA Spey Day – FREE
Come cast as many different spey rods, lines and heads as you possibly can in a day under the watchful eye of industry reps, EWA Staff and regional casting pros. Date to be finalized soon.

Classes and Schools:

Intro to Fly Fishing Schools 1 Day – $195 – 8 hours of instruction – Limited to 3 anglers
Sept. 17th
Sept. 24th

Intro to Spey – $95 — Limited to 3 anglers
Sept. 24th
Oct. 7th
Oct. 21st
Nov. 4th

Intro to Fly Casting — $20 — Limited to 6 anglers — 9am @ Lincoln Park
Sept. 16th
Sept. 23rd
Oct. 7th
Oct. 28th

Tying Tuesdays — $20 — @ EWA Store — 7-9pm
Oct. 10th
Oct. 24th
Nov 14th
Nov 28th
Dec 12th

Women’s Intro to Fly Casting — $20 — Limited to 6 anglers

Upcoming Events – October 2015

October 7, 2015 by adminewa Leave a Comment

October 15th – Steelheading in the PNW with Reid Curry @ 6:30pm at EWA Store – FREE
Come in and listen as Reid discusses the various options for steelheading in the coming months and seasons while discussing equipment and tactics with some great imagery. Please RSVP via email or phone.

October 21, 28, Nov. 4th – Intro to Fly Tying with Jason Rolfe @ 7 – 9pm at EWA Store – $75 for the 3 sessions, 6 people max

October 22nd – Women’s Happy Hour Casting Class with Abbie Schuster @ 5 – ??pm at Salty’s on Alki – FREE
Come join Abbie for some casting and conversation at one of our favorite locations here in West Seattle, Salty’s on Alki. Following casting a short move to the bar for some tapas and beverages, should be a fun evening in the company of other enthusiastic women anglers. Please RSVP via email or phone.

October 25th – West Seattle Harvest Festival with EWA Staff @ 10 – 2pm on California Ave. – FREE
Come visit and bring the little ones as we will be taking all ages for brief, short distance casting lessons for free treats in celebration of Halloween and the fall season. Looking forward to seeing everyone there, rain or shine! We will be at Alaska and California

Tube Flies, Pro Style and Custom Fly Lessons!

January 29, 2011 by adminewa

Pro Tubes Reverse Marabou Tube Fly

Click on the link to watch the new video!

I recently got a bunch of Flexitubes from Pro Tubes
and I have been tying all kinds of steelhead flies with them. These tubes are great for someone starting out, or for anyone who wants something new to try.

The Flexitube comes in a bunch of colors and features a 3″ long, two sided tube. Half of the tube is a small diameter, while the other half is larger. This enables you to tie a fly without junction tubing and cut the tube to whatever length you want.

I have been tying a lot of large, intruder style flies with great success and also some smaller marabous and such. The video I have included in this post features instructions on tying a reverse marabou tube fly. Check it out, it is a really simple tie and makes a great looking (and fishing) tube fly!

Never tied with tubes? You should check the pro tubes system out. Their components are all interchangeable, taking all the guesswork out of fitting pieces together. The flexitubes make it really easy to tie flies in different sizes and styles on the same tube.

In addition, they are all made to mount on the Pro Tubes Flexineedle, a simple tapered mandrel that fits into any vise and holds the tube firmly for tying. This eliminates the need for purchasing expensive tube vises or adapter tools.

Tube flies are great for multiple reasons. First and foremost, because the hook is not connected to the fly you can use a smaller, short shank hook thus increasing your hookup ratio. It also helps keep your fly from getting beat up, dramatically extending its fishable life. Tube fly components are easily interchangeable. By using heavy bodies and coneheads you can tie the same fly in multiple weights without changing the size or bulkiness of the fly.

These are just a few reasons to jump on board with the tube fly craze. In my opinion they are just plain fun to tie and fish with!

If you are interested in learning to tie tube flies or any other steelhead patterns, we are now offering custom fly tying classes. Click here for a link to a full description of classes we offer. These classes geared towards tying the more advanced custom patterns we guide with such as intruders, articulated flies and tube flies. E-mail me at charlie@ewa.wpengine.com or give Dave a call to schedule a lesson.

Tube flies are fun to tie and they hook fish!

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