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Apr 23, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. Currently, I …

Mar 31, 2025 · Your local fly shops are the best source of information for fly fishing opportunities in Western Washington and beyond. Recommend Gig Harbor Fly Shop, Gig Harbor, WA (360) 851 …

Aug 14, 2008 · i was wondering how to tie the miyawaki beach popper but cant find a site that mentions any of the things you would use to tie it or diretions on how to tie it.

Jul 17, 2022 · Anyone know about the shelf life of fly lines? I have some new in the package SA Mastery fly lines that are 20 years old. Been stored in a closed storage container, and haven’t seen the light …

Jan 17, 2004 · I used to fish cottage lake in Woodinville quite a bit. I realize this lake is quite heavily pressured with some of societies finest fisherman (the kind with the Hillsboro coffee can), but I …

Nov 25, 2008 · A question for long time swingers and tyer's of 'traditional" steelhead patterns....I've tied flies for 25 years, got into swinging flies for steelhead seveal years ago and am intrigued with the fact …

Oct 3, 2011 · I got a chance to hit Martha Lake on Sunday afternoon. The weather was dark but dry to start the day and I was the only one on the water. I made my way around the North end regularly …

Feb 15, 2012 · Hey guys, I'll be heading out to the Washougal River March 2nd - 4th. I have a 9' 8wt with a Scandi Versitip shooting head setup and a small arsenal winter steelhead flies. I'm having a …

Feb 1, 2010 · On a smaller fly I would imagine the longer hairs from rabbit could be used as it is fine and supple. The main key to a good fly is proportion! A fish is far less pickey about a fly than the …