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Upcoming Events – January

December 2, 2018 by adminewa Leave a Comment


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. 

Filed Under: Emerald Water Anglers, Events Tagged With: Danner Boots, Emerald Water Anglers, EWA, Film Festival, fly casting classes, fly fishing events, fly tying classes, Native Fish Society, Seattle, spey casting, spey clave, The Flyfishing Show, Washington, Writer's on the Fly

Want An All Wild Run In The Sol Duc?

June 21, 2011 by adminewa

Take Action By Clicking Here!

Click the link above to take action against the controversial Snider Creek Hatchery on one of the O.P.’s greatest rivers.  Scroll down to send a message to the Snider Creek Hatchery, it only takes a few minutes.  If you have time to make coffee, tie one fly, edit one photo, check one box score, or even read this one blog post then you have time to make a difference for wild steelhead in Washington.  Do it, quick!  Here is the link again:

One Small Step For You, One Giant Leap For Wild Steelhead! Click Here for the link……

Filed Under: Emerald Water Anglers Tagged With: chrome, Native Fish Society, snider creek, Sol Duc, Wild Steelhead, Wild Steelhead Coalition

1st Annual Bug Launcher – successful!

August 3, 2010 by Dave McCoy


A couple weeks ago, my dad, Mike McCoy hosted a small, by invitation only, fly casting games/competition down at his house on the North Umpqua River.

About 20 people showed up which was perfect as this was a “test run” if you will for next year. This year there were 12 stations each with 3 different targets and all with their own challenges. Some stations were on dry land, others on water, some had long targets nearing 80 feet while others were short but studded with over hanging branches and grass or requiring curve casts to get around other obstacles. The longer targets were riddled with backcast obstacles such as steep hills with tall grass and berry bushes or for later competitors, there is always that lovely afternoon crosswind.

Now I consider myself a pretty good angler and caster but this course was tough. The winning score was a 98, meaning their fly touched the ground that many times on what would be a 36 par course if you hit every target on the first presentation. I didn’t win but did get my best score of 104 on my first time through. I think my cockiness helped that along because on later efforts, over-thought and impatience got the better of me! If you know me, this should surprise you.

Each participant was asked to donate to the whatever amount they were comfortable with, all donations were handed over to the Native Fish Society for their conservation efforts. Recycled Waders, Native Fish Society, Temple Fork Outfitters and the Caddis Fly Angling Shop in Eugene all donated raffle prizes so everyone went home with something. Dad gladly provided a BBQ lunch and beverages for everyone as well.

So for next year there will likely be some changes and the word will get out much sooner so reservations will likely be necessary. Here is what we are looking at changing/adding to the scenario:

Teams of 3 will be assembled and assigned “Tee Times” about 20 minutes apart with a shotgun start, teams starting at various different stations at same time.

Several Spey/Two Handed stations will be added.

5 presentations max at each station, if missed on 5th, score is 6 for that target.

Winner will have donation from event to conservation organization of their choice given in their name.

On Water targets, where applicable, if yarn goes in grass and can be dropped into target, credit for one stroke given and on last station, if you can raise a fish to your yarn in 5 casts, “hole in one” for the last target.

This an industry professional event and a great time to just hang out with each other and also give a ration of s–t to those who invariably will stumble along the way. Great opportunity to also raise some money for a good cause, have fun, leave the fish alone for a few moments and enjoy each others company.

Look forward to seeing some of you there next year. Please contact me or my dad with any questions.

Filed Under: Emerald Water Anglers Tagged With: Bug Launcher Casting Competition, Caddis Fly Angling Shop, Emerald Water Anglers, Emeraldwateranglers, fly casting, Mike McCoy, Native Fish Society, North Umpqua River, Oregon, recycled waders, targets, Temple Fork Outfitters

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