Emerald Water Anglers

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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

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Holy emerging insects, can you believe it is already March? We can’t either! It has been a rough winter but as we move into the spring time frame, casting classes, photography seminars and new women’s events are all on the immediate horizon. Look forward to seeing everyone here soon and often

March 5, 2019 — Tying Competition and Celebration – register here

Women’s Bug’s and Brew’s Tying Night’s
March 27, 2019 — Copper John — sign up here
April 3, 2019 — TBD — sign up here
April 17, 2019 — TBD — sign up here
May 1, 2019 — TBD — sign up here

March 10, 2019 — Montana Fly Fishing Film Festival — Admiral Theater — 6pm/$15
Come see what fly fishing is all about in our great neighboring state of Montana! Tickets at the door, show begins at 7pm.

March 21, 2019 — Native Fish Society Meet n Greet with J. Michelle Swope — 7pm/FREE
Come sit in and meet our new WA River Steward Coordinator J. Michelle Swope and hear about what is going on these days with NFS.  Q&A with her, some snacks and beverages, should be a good evening.

March 29, 2019 — Women’s Meet and Greet Potluck — @EWA — 7PM — $15
We are so proud to have Kayla Lockhart join our women’s program and this is your chance to meet her and pick her and Devon’s brain for where, how, when, why and what surrounding fly fishing in our area and elsewhere. Please RSVP HERE….

April 18, 2019 — Fly Fishing Photography Series — EWA Store — 7PM — FREE
Photography is a huge part of our sport. Capturing the moment, remembering a fish and telling a story of the beautiful place you recently visit. We want to help you document all of these better! So we are asking some of our friends from the photographic side of the industry to share some ideas on how to this.
First up is Matt DeLorme who lives here in West Seattle and has shot for Patagonia, The Flyfish Journal and many others. He is going to discuss “Story Telling in 12 Images or Less” and how to think about composition of your adventure photographically

June 1, 2019 — EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook-Off — Me-Kwa-Mooks Park– FREE
Our 5th year of this event and we are already excited for it.  So many cool new products, new staff and new techniques to show and share with all of you.  Event is from 9am – 3pm with the cook-off happening at 12:30.  Class schedule will be posted about a month in advance. 

Upcoming Events – February

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South African Yellowfish from the small mountain waters of Lesotho.

Tie One On Fly Tying Events @ EWA Store – $20
February 5, 2019 — Sea Run Bugger – register here
February 19, 2019 — Intruder — register here
March 5, 2019 — Tying Competition and Celebration – register here

February 1, 2019 — Writer’s on the Fly – Cascadia Tour @ EWA Fly Shop — $12 per person
It is BACK and we get to host some of our greatest friends reading at the event this year including Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate, Dylan Tomine, Cameron K Scott, Bridget Moran, and others! In addition, our pop-up art gallery will feature artists Rachel Finn, Tyler Hackett, and Emma Yardley. Tickets are gone…SOLD OUT!

February 2, 2019 — 3rd Annual EWA Spey Day — @Snoqualmie River/Fall City — FREE
This is it, THE day to come cast those two handed rods you have been hearing, reading and talking about all season.  All the regional sales reps, PNW industry leaders, our talented staff and others.  Cast Thomas and Thomas, Gloomis, Sage, Scott, Echo, Winston and more.  Free clinics and demo rods, lines and waders/boots available while you spend a day taking in all things spey.  Lunch and beverages provided. #ewa_swingon

February 16 – 17, 2019 — The Fly Fishing Show — Lynwood Convention Center — $TBD
The annual collection of the greater fly fishing industry descends on the Seattle area again.  At least one of our staff will be presenting at the event again on Fly Fishing in Washington and Puget Sound by Foot. 

March 10, 2019 — Montana Fly Fishing Film Festival — Admiral Theater — 6pm/$15
Come see what fly fishing is all about in our great neighboring state of Montana! Tickets at the door, show begins at 7pm.

March 21, 2019 — Native Fish Society Meet n Greet with J. Michelle Swope — 7pm/FREE
Come sit in and meet our new WA River Steward Coordinator J. Michelle Swope and hear about what is going on these days with NFS.  Q&A with her, some snacks and beverages, should be a good evening.

June 1, 2019 — EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook-Off — Me-Kwa-Mooks Park– FREE
Our 5th year of this event and we are already excited for it.  So many cool new products, new staff and new techniques to show and share with all of you.  Event is from 9am – 3pm with the cook-off happening at 12:30.  Class schedule will be posted about a month in advance. 

Upcoming Events – January

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Tie One On Fly Tying Events @ EWA Store – $20
January 8, 2018 — Wiggle Minnow – register here
February 5, 2019 — Sea Run Bugger – register here
February 19, 2019 — Intruder — register here
March 5, 2019 — Tying Competition and Celebration – register here

January 17, 2019 — 4th Annual EWA 5 Minute or Less Film Fest — @ EWA Store — $20 per person/60 maximum
Our personally selected fly fishing short video stories from filmmakers all over the world.  Winner will play at the F3T which will be announced here shortly.  Please submit to Dave McCoy, dave@emeraldwateranglers.com. 

January 30, 2019 — F3T Seattle — @SIFF and @Admiral — $20 per person
Here it is, the proverbial season kick off event with the best of the best films from our industry.  So popular here in Seattle we have 2 events to cover it to make it as convenient as possible for everyone to participate.  Look forward to seeing everyone there. 

February 1, 2019 — Writer’s on the Fly – Cascadia Tour @ EWA Fly Shop — $12 per person
It is BACK and we get to host some of our greatest friends reading at the event this year including Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate, Dylan Tomine, Cameron K Scott, Bridget Moran, and others! In addition, our pop-up art gallery will feature artists Rachel Finn, Tyler Hackett, and Emma Yardley. Tickets will go FAST so get yours today…HERE…

February 2, 2019 — 3rd Annual EWA Spey Day — @Snoqualmie River/Fall City — FREE
This is it, THE day to come cast those two handed rods you have been hearing, reading and talking about all season.  All the regional sales reps, PNW industry leaders, our talented staff and others.  Cast Thomas and Thomas, Gloomis, Sage, Scott, Echo, Winston and more.  Free clinics and demo rods, lines and waders/boots available while you spend a day taking in all things spey.  Lunch and beverages provided. #ewa_swingon

February 16 – 17, 2019 — The Fly Fishing Show — Lynwood Convention Center — $TBD
The annual collection of the greater fly fishing industry descends on the Seattle area again.  At least one of our staff will be presenting at the event again on Fly Fishing in Washington and Puget Sound by Foot. 

March 21, 2019 — Native Fish Society Meet n Greet with J. Michelle Swope — 7pm/FREE
Come sit in and meet our new WA River Steward Coordinator J. Michelle Swope and hear about what is going on these days with NFS.  Q&A with her, some snacks and beverages, should be a good evening.

June 1, 2019 — EWA Fly Fest and Guide Cook-Off — Me-Kwa-Mooks Park– FREE
Our 5th year of this event and we are already excited for it.  So many cool new products, new staff and new techniques to show and share with all of you.  Event is from 9am – 3pm with the cook-off happening at 12:30.  Class schedule will be posted about a month in advance. 

Upcoming Events – October

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Wow, fall has arrived quite quickly, so fast in fact we didn’t even get up an upcoming events for the month of September.  So with fall and winter on the horizon we are in the process of getting a schedule of events for Tying Tuesdays and Saturday Casting at the Park so check back often as we will update as we finalize these classes.  In the meantime, here are some things to keep an eye on:

October 14, 2018 — Women’s Meet n Greet with Devon @ EWA Store — FREE
Come in, hang out and meet like minded ladies here at the store, get fitted for waders and boots and hear about which fisheries we are excited about moving into fall and winter. 

November 6, 2018 — Tie One On Tuesday’s – The Bugmeister – @ EWA Store — $20
November 13, 2018 — Tie One On Tuesday’s  – Sculpin – @ EWA Store — $20

November ??, 2018 — Writer’s on the Fly Cascadia Tour — @ EWA Store — $20 per person/60 maximum
Yes!  Here we go again and we couldn’t be more excited.  Come spend and evening with our staff and some of the writers shaping our sport with their prose.  Listen as those who read give back story and emotion to the words you have or may not have read before.  Talent yet to be determined, stay tuned…

November 29, 2018 — Langdon Cook — Reading and Book Signing –@EWA Store — FREE
Local author, angler, forager and fungi expert will be in the store to read from his latest book, Upstream, Searching for Wild Salmon, From River to Table.  If you have never been present for one of Langdon’s readings, don’t miss this one as he infuses excitement and passion into the words between the covers.

December 1 – 2, 2018 — Dec Hogan Spey Clinic — @ Skykomish River — $295 per person/per day/6 maximum
The man, myth and legend, Dec himself will be back in the PNW to enlighten and answer questions on all things spey and steelhead.  Whether just learning or well seasoned, Dec is always a pleasure to spend the day with.  Please call the store to reserve your space. #ewa_swingon

December 11, 2018 — Tie One On Tuesday’s Fish Taco — @ EWA Store — $20

January 17, 2019 — 4th Annual EWA 5 Minute or Less Film Fest — @ EWA Store — $20 per person/60 maximum
Our personally selected fly fishing short video stories from filmmakers all over the world.  Winner will play at the F3T which will be announced here shortly.  Please submit to Dave McCoy, dave@emeraldwateranglers.com. 

February 6? – 7?, 2019 — F3T Seattle — @SIFF and @Admiral — $20 per person
Here it is, the proverbial season kick off event with the best of the best films from our industry.  So popular here in Seattle we have 2 events to cover it to make it as convenient as possible for everyone to participate.  Look forward to seeing everyone there.

February 9, 2019 — EWA Spey Day — @ Skykomish River — FREE
This is it, THE day to come cast those two handed rods you have been hearing, reading and talking about all season.  All the regional sales reps, PNW industry leaders, our talented staff and others.  Cast Thomas and Thomas, Gloomis, Sage, Scott, Echo, Winston and more.  Free clinics and demo rods, lines and waders/boots available while you spend a day taking in all things spey.  Lunch and beverages provided. #ewa_swingon

February 16 – 17, 2019 — The Fly Fishing Show — Lynwood Convention Center — $TBD
The annual collection of the greater fly fishing industry descends on the Seattle area again.  At least one of our staff will be presenting at the event again on Fly Fishing in Washington and Puget Sound by Foot. 

8/23: Brita Fordice Fly Tying Demo

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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

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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

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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.

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 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

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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!

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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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Seattle, WA 98116
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206-708-7250

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