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  • Chum and Smallmouth

    On the newstand right now are two excellent fly fishing articles (I know 'cuz I wrote 'em). [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 4:06pm EDT

  • More Enviro Hazards

    Article in the most recent issue of International Angler (the International Game Fish Association magazine) reveals yet another human-caused environmental hazard. [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 12:02pm EDT

  • Weird Stuff

    Widespread Occurrence of Intersex Bass Found in U.S. Rivers Released: 9/14/2009 12:00:00 PM [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2009, 10:53am EDT

  • Smashmouth

    For all who think of the Grande Ronde as merely being a steelhead river, take a look at my article in the latest issue (September/October 2009) of Northwest Fly Fishing. It's a long way from Puget Sound, but the incredible fishing makes the drive worthwhile. [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 8:55pm EDT

  • Hatchery Changes?

    Here's a link to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a new study done by Oregon State University researchers. Turns out that salmonid hatcheries are turning out genetically defective products that are doing more harm than good. [...]
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    Posted: August 08, 2009, 10:34am EDT

  • Southern Fishing Tip

    I love to read articles on fishing tips. Here's one from a recent issue of Field & Stream [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2009, 7:25pm EDT

  • Lake Serene

    This urban lake is chock-full of small (year class 2) largemouth. Steve Bohnemeyer and I finned our pontoons around the lake yesterday afternoon and early evening (it was still light when we got off the lake so that's early evening on my fishing watch). Lots of bass, plus a couple [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 5:37pm EDT

  • Have You Seen This Report

    Navigability Potential of Washington Rivers and Streams Determined with Hydraulic Geometry and a Geographic Information System By Christopher S. Magirl and Theresa D. Olsen [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 6:10pm EDT

  • Fishing Frenzy

    So here's the pattern. Work during the day, then fish 'til dark. Repeat as necessary. First Day--held an open house, then jetted up to Ketchum Lake which holds largemouth bass. perch and trout. WDFW access.' [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 10:30am EDT

  • Free Seminar

    Who can resist free? Come to Bellevue's Orvis store this Saturday, June 27, 2009 for a free seminar on fly fishing for Mississippi steelhead (that's carp you know.) Show starts at 1:00 pm. Learn about the fish, the feeding behavior, the flies, where to go and what gear to use. [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2009, 3:55pm EDT

  • Color and what fish see

    While browsing through my copy of the IGFA 2009 World Record Game Fishes, a cool article Fish Vision by Andrij Zenon Horodysky caught my eye (pun intended). Two items of note: Freshwater fish see light from short (purple) to long (red) wavelengths, which might explain why so many different colors [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 7:19pm EDT

  • Life Span

    Just reading some WDFW research materials which involved testing largemouth bass for mercury concentrations. More on the results later. What struck me was the age of some of the sampled fish--one was old enough to be a high school school graduate--17 years!! We are talking senior citizens. Makes me want [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 4:47pm EDT

  • Thanks for reading

    Here's a quote from a previous post and a reader's comment. Always nice to know my fans are out there. [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 2:09pm EDT

  • Another Free Event

    This is the free fishing weekend. No license is required to fish June 6-7, although you need a catch record card rules and other fishing regulatons are still in effect. [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 11:05am EDT

  • Free Event

    When: June 20, 2009 9am-4pm Where: Tye Lake 14964 Fryelands Blvd. Monroe WA What: Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair & Casting Event [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:07am EDT

  • Lake Larsen

    They're everywhere...panfish that is. Explored Bellevue's Lake Larsen after dinner tonight with the thought that a couple of days of warm weather would bring the crappie in close where I could conduct some taste testing of new foam bugs. Turns out a couple of crappie liked the yellow foam bug' [...]
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    Posted: May 31, 2009, 9:44pm EDT

  • Gas Works

    If you've been around Gas Works Park, perhaps you've noticed the signs prohobiting water-related activities. [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2009, 3:36pm EDT

  • Heading East

    Let's imagine you have to attend some function in Spokane, or better yet you know someone who actually wants to make a college visit to WSU (Hey, I'm a double dawg but admit to knowing people who attended Cougerville). In order to save the trip from being a total bust,' [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 12:36pm EDT

  • Urban Adventure

    So the best thing about living around here is how close we live to fishing opportunities. Take yesterday for example. I called my buddy, Steve Bohnemeyer in the late afternoon to see if he was willing to check out Lake Union. After checking with our spouses for possible schedule conflicts, [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 2:02pm EDT

  • Ouch

    What's with the funky river flows? We keep moving the date of the Northwest Fly Anglers Yakima River TrashFishFest in the hopes of catching the river in good shape. A bust again this year as the river mimicked the Walla Walla of two weeks prior. Water temp was only 56 [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 11:56am EDT

  • Smallmouth Update

    After the WSC Fly Fishing Fair (a wonderful success--mark your calendar for April 30-May 1, 2010), my brother, Michael T. and I headed for the Walla Walla River looking for cats, carp and smallmouth. [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 11:52am EDT

  • Lakes Open April 25

    Have you always wanted to fish lakes but felt like you lacked the knowledge and confidence to launch the boat? Instead of pining away at home pulling weeds or some other such unproductive behavior, how about taking the short drive over to Ellensburg May 1 and 2? Here's why. That's' [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 12:10pm EDT

  • Fly Casting Lessons

    Peg and Bill Van Natter, both Federation of Fly Fisher certified casting instructors and long-time members of the Northwest Fly Anglers are looking for ten (10) people who want to learn how to fly cast. No experience is necessary or even desired. The lessons will be taught on April 25 [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 4:45pm EDT

  • Olympic Peninsula Revealed

    Doug Rose, the master of the Olympic Peninsula will reveal the secrets of the Oly Pen in a free seminar at the Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg, May 2, 2009. Doug is just one of the presenters on tap that day. Check it out. [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 10:11am EDT

  • Beginning Fly Casting Lessons (and more)

    Celebrate the first day of Spring by signing up for the Beginning Fly Casting class sponsored by the Northwest Fly Anglers. Held at Greenlake, the class is taught by Certified Casting Instructors Peg and Bill Van Natter, who have successfully taught hundreds of students over the last 15 years. The [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 1:40pm EDT

  • So How's Your Day

    What follows is a letter written by Randy Knapp, a member of the Northwest Fly Anglers, to TFO. Randy was the successful bidder on this rod at club's Holiday Party. Yours truly was the next-to-successful bidder. [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 11:34am EDT

  • Stuff you can't live without

    Here's an annoucement from today's mail. [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 6:53pm EST

  • Where'd it go?

    February with it's weird weather has expired and now maybe we can get some fishing done in March. Lots of fishing-related doings last month like the Fly Fishing Show and arranging seminars for the May 1-2, 2009 Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg. And then there were all the days dedicated [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2009, 1:25pm EST

  • Yakima River Clean Up

    Worley-Bugger Fly Shop is sponsoring the 10th Annual Yakima River Clean-Up Day on February 28th. Steve Worley and the gang from the shop plus volunteers such as yourself will scour the river and banks removing the accumulated stuff that doesn't belong. For more information and to register as a volunteer,' [...]
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    Posted: February 20, 2009, 6:20pm EST

  • Yakima River Clean Up

    Worley-Bugger Fly Shop is sponsoring the 10th Annual Yakima River Clean-Up Day on February 28th. Steve Worley and the gang from the shop plus volunteers such as yourself will scour the river and banks removing the accumulated stuff that doesn't belong. For more information and to register as a volunteer,' [...]
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    Posted: February 20, 2009, 6:20pm EST

  • Fly Fishing Show

    The Fly Fishing Show starts tomorrow (Friday) and runs through Sunday. Come by the Washington State Council FFF booth and say hello and let's talk fishing. [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 6:52pm EST

  • Fly Fishing Show

    The Fly Fishing Show starts tomorrow (Friday) and runs through Sunday. Come by the Washington State Council FFF booth and say hello and let's talk fishing. [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 6:52pm EST

  • South Puget Sound Closure

    A reminder that South Puget Sound is now closed for salmon. Area 11 will open for blackmouth on Valentine's Day. [...]
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    Posted: February 04, 2009, 5:14pm EST

  • South Puget Sound Closure

    A reminder that South Puget Sound is now closed for salmon. Area 11 will open for blackmouth on Valentine's Day. [...]
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    Posted: February 04, 2009, 5:14pm EST

  • Legislative Stuff

    Hardly a fishing report, but I can tell you that there's something fishy in Olympia. Our good friend, Senator Jacobsen had renewed his efforts to place the WDFW Commission in the pocket of the commercial fishers. His newest proposal, if passed would effectively destroy the Commission, making it impossible to [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2009, 7:42pm EST

  • Legislative Stuff

    Hardly a fishing report, but I can tell you that there's something fishy in Olympia. Our good friend, Senator Jacobsen had renewed his efforts to place the WDFW Commission in the pocket of the commercial fishers. His newest proposal, if passed would effectively destroy the Commission, making it impossible to [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2009, 7:42pm EST

  • Beat's Being in the Office

    Wednesday morning found Steve Bohnemeyer and me looking over the slope down to the water at Doc's, trying to spot fish. After several minutes of scanning and seeing only a hummingbird (my first down there), we opted for elsewhere.' [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2009, 12:20pm EST

  • Beat's Being in the Office

    Wednesday morning found Steve Bohnemeyer and me looking over the slope down to the water at Doc's, trying to spot fish. After several minutes of scanning and seeing only a hummingbird (my first down there), we opted for elsewhere.' [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2009, 12:20pm EST

  • Sportsmen's Show

    Think of this as the winter version of "do the Puyallup" when the Washington Sportsmen's Show opens tomorrow (Wednesday) for its five day run. For a complete list of speakers, hours and more, click on the link or go to www.otshows.com/wss. [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 7:37pm EST

  • Sportsmen's Show

    Think of this as the winter version of "do the Puyallup" when the Washington Sportsmen's Show opens tomorrow (Wednesday) for its five day run. For a complete list of speakers, hours and more, click on the link or go to www.otshows.com/wss. [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 7:37pm EST

  • Fish Where The Fish Are

    South Sound. That's where the fish are--at least until the rivers come back into shape (like, maybe August). Northwest Fly Anglers club member Devin Petersen and I visited Doc's just before morning low tide. Devin, home on break from Whitman College had never fished for resident silvers. It didn't take [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2009, 4:16pm EST

  • Fish Where The Fish Are

    South Sound. That's where the fish are--at least until the rivers come back into shape (like, maybe August). Northwest Fly Anglers club member Devin Petersen and I visited Doc's just before morning low tide. Devin, home on break from Whitman College had never fished for resident silvers. It didn't take' [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2009, 4:16pm EST

  • Cabin Fever

    Geez Louise, what's with this weather? Don't know about you but I'm thinking my fishing buddy Steve Bohnemeyer had the right idea when he and his wife Mary, bailed for Mexico. My darling's in Vermont where a couple of days ago it was minus 2--real degrees, not wind chill. When [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2009, 4:19pm EST

  • Cabin Fever

    Geez Louise, what's with this weather? Don't know about you but I'm thinking my fishing buddy Steve Bohnemeyer had the right idea when he and his wife Mary, bailed for Mexico. My darling's in Vermont where a couple of days ago it was minus 2--real degrees, not wind chill. When [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2009, 4:19pm EST

  • Black Rock Dam Shelved

    After a five year study of potential alternatives for increasing Yakima Basin water supplies, the Bureau of Reclamation just issued the final (feasibility/EIS) report which concluded that "no action" was the best action. In short, neither Black Rock Dam (where no water now exists) and Wymer Dam (near the Canyon [...]
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    Posted: December 22, 2008, 11:51am EST

  • Black Rock Dam Shelved

    After a five year study of potential alternatives for increasing Yakima Basin water supplies, the Bureau of Reclamation just issued the final (feasibility/EIS) report which concluded that "no action" was the best action. In short, neither Black Rock Dam (where no water now exists) and Wymer Dam (near the Canyon [...]
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    Posted: December 22, 2008, 11:51am EST

  • Flexibility

    So today was the Northwest Fly Anglers outing to Chico Creek. Such a pretty day on the water. Too bad the fish have all come and gone--hardly even any frayed ones left. At least we had a nice day for lentil soup and hot cider, fixed off the tailgate of [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2008, 7:12pm EST

  • Flexibility

    So today was the Northwest Fly Anglers outing to Chico Creek. Such a pretty day on the water. Too bad the fish have all come and gone--hardly even any frayed ones left. At least we had a nice day for lentil soup and hot cider, fixed off the tailgate of [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2008, 7:12pm EST

  • Skykomish

    So there I was, minding my own business, getting work done before heading off to court, when my wife, coming back across the lake after viewing a supercool Laurelhurst house for a client, called. She said today was the day I should get out on the water to shoot more [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 11:06am EST

  • Skykomish

    So there I was, minding my own business, getting work done before heading off to court, when my wife, coming back across the lake after viewing a supercool Laurelhurst house for a client, called. She said today was the day I should get out on the water to shoot more [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 11:06am EST

  • Chico Creek

    Wow! Look at the gillnet gauntlet. The gillnetters had their nets strung from shore to shore Friday, November 14 so there were few fish coming into the creek. Only saw one fish, a bright silver, landed. I had one hit, but lost the hookset when the fish streaked directly at [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 10:39am EST

  • Chico Creek

    Wow! Look at the gillnet gauntlet. The gillnetters had their nets strung from shore to shore Friday, November 14 so there were few fish coming into the creek. Only saw one fish, a bright silver, landed. I had one hit, but lost the hookset when the fish streaked directly at [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 10:39am EST

  • Beaver Lake

    Here's a report from November 11 on Beaver Lake from Matt Baerwalde, a fellow Northwest Fly Angler. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 10:34am EST

  • Beaver Lake

    Here's a report from November 11 on Beaver Lake from Matt Baerwalde, a fellow Northwest Fly Angler. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 10:34am EST

  • Zoo News

    Recipe for angling circus: [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2008, 10:31am EST

  • Zoo News

    Recipe for angling circus: [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2008, 10:31am EST

  • No Transfusion Required

    Hmmm. All the signs were there. We made the ferry on time, the ride across was uneventful. We found the boat ramp, fish, both chum and silvers, were showing. The fog cleared, the winds were calm and sun warm. Only thing missing were biting fish. That sums up yesterday's trip [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2008, 11:39am EDT

  • Sprague Lake

    After my Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group meeting in Ellensburg last Saturday, my fishing buddy, Steve Bohnemeyer and I headed further east to Sprague Lake. Sprague was a warmwater lake filled with stunted walleye and tons of carp. Last fall, WDFW poisoned the lake (it's the big one you see [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2008, 7:41pm EDT

  • Salt Water SRC's

    Here's an email received from a reader [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2008, 7:23pm EDT

  • Fly tying Class

    You've always wanted to be able to craft fur and feathers onto steel. Now's your chance. [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2008, 6:33pm EDT

  • I really am back

    The rotten phone company which shall go unnamed but just happens to be the only phone company with a Seattle football stadium bearing its name, is now a thing of the past. Q**** out, Comcast in. [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2008, 6:25pm EDT

  • Fish bites boy story

    My darling wife, Susan Ryan, sent me this stranger than fiction AP story. [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2008, 1:42pm EDT

  • Double Bad News

    Haven't been fishing since last week and the last trip turned ugly. Lost my Ray-Ban sunglasses and came home with but three pieces of a four piece rod. Bad karma to be sure. [...]
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    Posted: August 12, 2008, 6:33pm EDT

  • Funky Fishing

    If you are looking for something to do this weekend, cast towards Westport and the surf perch derby. For more information contact Jim Jackson at Angler Charters or call him at 800.422.0425. [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2008, 1:20pm EDT

  • The unrequited wait

    Been waiting since February to fish the Whatcom Lake hex hatch which comes off only hot days. Figured yesterday was the day as it was day three of a nice hot spell. Got my fishing buddy, Steve Bohnemeyer, an experienced hex fisher, to change his fishing plans to come along [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2008, 1:13pm EDT

  • Yin and Yang

    Ran the Yakima River last Saturday from Ringer to Big Piney during the weekend bikini hatch. First time I've floated the river in the last three years and the experience epitomized my yin and yang feelings about the "blue ribbon" section of the river. [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2008, 7:16pm EDT

  • Teasers

    Here's a couple of shots taken by my fishing buddy, Sue Morrison. In the carp presentation I give to fly clubs, I suggest using at least a 7-weight rod. Here's why--- [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2008, 8:51am EDT

  • Volunteers Needed

    Quit griping and get busy. Take a look at this opportunity [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2008, 6:05pm EDT

  • Black Lake

    Let's say you've got to be in Olympia for business and you want to hit a local lake for some mixed species action. That's exactly the situation I was in last Tuesday. I had to drop off Susan Ryan's real estate broker's exam materials so it made sense to double [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 6:13pm EDT

  • One thing leads to another

    You know how one thing so often leads to another? Since Saturday found me in Ellensburg for a Washington State Council board meeting, I simply had to take advantage of the opportunity to explore several fishing spots. [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2008, 10:31pm EDT

  • Lake Ballenger

    Well, at least it was a nice boat ride on a pretty evening but the fishing totally sucked. Steve Bohnemeyer and I fished Ballenger last night and got skunked--as did everyone else we talked with. Water temperature was 66-70 degrees so the warmwater fishies should have been active. We fished [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2008, 12:47pm EDT

  • Yeah, I know it's not fly fishing but it's still fishing

    Whoa! Just read a report about Westport salmon fishing in Seattle's other newspaper that floored me. I fished Westport the same day and our boat, the Tequila Too, skippered by Ken Culver, found fish. It wasn't "limits in 45 minutes kind of action," but we had two or three hook-ups [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2008, 1:03pm EDT

  • It's close to home if you live there

    If you have the urge to fish Chile and want to experience a variety of fish (brook, rainbow and brown trout), waters (wading small streams, floating big rivers) and local culture, check out Chile West, the newest locale of Deneki Outdoors. [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2008, 11:34am EDT

  • Local Lakes

    Local lakes are still fishing well thanks to the non-summer we've had to date. If you're in town over the weekend, try the Killer B's--Beaver, Ballinger or Bitter. [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 6:57pm EDT

  • Out of the Carp Closet

    You know you want to try it, but are afraid to take the heat from your trout-centric, carp-phobic fishing buddies. Come on, take a chance. Walk on the wild side or better yet, cast to a freight train with fins. [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2008, 6:29pm EDT

  • Chinook

    Looking to put a hatchery Chinook on the barbie? If so, you've got two freshwater opportunities. [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2008, 4:46pm EDT

  • Southwest Washington Report

    Attended a Continuing Legal Education seminar last week in Vancouver--good seminar with good scheduling whch allowed fishing around the edges. Friday night I hit Lacamas Lake north of Washougal with the intention of finding some largemouth bass but the fish did not cooperate. Instead, a floating line and an olive [...]
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    Posted: June 14, 2008, 10:01pm EDT

  • Central Washington Report

    This is a report submitted by Devin Petersen, a member of the Northwest Fly Anglers. [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2008, 12:36pm EDT

  • Surf Perch Derby

    If you're looking for a cool weekend event. easily combined with a family beach outing, check the Spring Surfperch Derby this Saturday, May 31st, in Westport. For more details check out the Westport/Grayland Chamber of Commerce site or the Angler Charters site. [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 11:22am EDT

  • Further away

    This just in from my faithful fishing correspondent, Steve Bohnemeyer. Pass Lake is fishing well. Steve and Bob Young, two members of Northwest Fly Anglers, fished Pass yesterday. Unlike the Mariners, Bob's idea of pitching dry flies was working as the fish were receptive. [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2008, 11:54am EDT

  • Close to home

    If you've got but a few hours to fish this weekend, go try Lake Ballinger as the trout are willing and the warmwater fish should be coming on soon. [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2008, 9:49am EDT

  • Fly Fishing Conclave

    Wow! That's the way Carl Johnson, Washington State Council President described the May 3, 2008 Fly Fishing Conclave in Ellensburg. It was a gathering of fly fishers, tiers and casters, seminar presenters, and classroom instruction. It was an opportunity to "test drive" some new rods, talk with the experts from [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2008, 3:51pm EDT

  • Weekend Report

    Puget Sound is showing a lot fish, often close to shore, but few biters. Some fish are showing and biting on the west side of Camano Island. Chum fry should be emerging from streams, creeks and rivers in the South Sound which means sea-runs and silvers chowing down. [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2008, 1:57pm EDT

  • Closed mouth fish

    The recent Puget Sound reports show that fish are cruising the shoreline--sometimes within casting distance, sometimes not--but they are not biting the hands that would release them. [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2008, 12:34pm EDT

  • H is for Haller Lake

    This 15 acre gem, hidden away in North Seattle, has largemouth bass, yellow perch and 2000 or so rainbow trout. When I was there two days ago, no one was fishing despite the occasional smutting rise from a trout slurping a chironomid. The fishing holds up fairly well over the [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2008, 8:13pm EDT

  • Rod Envy

    There I was, standing on the edge of the Orvis "casting pond" (aka asphalt parking lot), marveling at the new 7-foot, 4-weight Helios rod handed me by Leland Miyawaki. Most rods on the market today look nice with decent hardware, reel seats. Some have better quality guides, some have cool [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2008, 2:50pm EDT

  • Tomorrow is a new year

    You have five hours and nine minutes left on your current fishing license. And remember to return your salmon/steelhead catch record card before April 30. [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2008, 6:55pm EDT

  • What's with this weather

    Bummer., dude. The cool weather has really frozen my plans for spring fishing. A trip to Lenore was blown away by wind, snow and dang cold weather. Local lake temperatures are unseasonably cool--the spiny rays that usually stir by the end of March are still hibernating. [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2008, 10:30pm EDT

  • Best Casting Class

    Are you new to fly-fishing? Would you like to improve your fly-fishing skills? Sign up for the Beginning Fly Casting Class taught by experienced instructors from Northwest Fly Anglers! [...]
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    Posted: March 15, 2008, 6:31am EDT

  • NW Fly Tyers Expo

    Albany Oregon was quite the affair. First time I've been a demonstration tyer at the Oregon Council FFF event. Lots of vendors, got some great dyed hackle from Henry Hoffmann, met anglers from around the area and got a couple of hot tips on smallmouth. [...]
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    Posted: March 15, 2008, 6:29am EDT

  • Yakima

    Yeah, I know it's not within 30 miles of Seattle but if you like fishing large dry flies in March, think about the Yakima's skwala hatch. When thye're hatching you typically won't see many bugs on the water but don't let that stop you from fishing the adult. The fish [...]
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    Posted: February 29, 2008, 8:52pm EST

  • Black Rock Bass

    One of the nice things about traveling to other areas is the opportunity to meet local fly fishers and experience different fisheries and so it was when I was in Reedsport, Oregon as one of the demonstration tiers at the Lower Umpqua Fly Casters Expo. [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 7:56pm EST

  • Fish Fry

    Gee, ain't it funny, how time slips away (with apologies to Willie Nelson). It's so long, so long since I posted (apologies to the Beatles) but I've been workin' for the man (apologies to Roy Orbison). [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 1:50pm EST

  • And the Universe Shall Knock You On Your Kiester

    After going back and forth for some days, Preston Singletary and I agreed that today was the day for getting some Sauk River bull trout to play with us. We planned to meet at Weller's in Arlington, then take one car from there. Last night after coming home from the [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 1:54pm EST

  • Learning From the Gear Guys

    Last night I attended the Lake Washington Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers meeting as Terry Wiest, Chief Instructor for Salmon University, was speaking on float fishing for steelhead and salmon. So why was I, a fly fishing only angler, fraternizing with the bait and down-rigger crowd? Simple. I wanted to [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 12:58pm EST

  • Exploration Day

    Wow, it's been a long time since my wading boots have been wet. Fortunately, the drought is over as Steve Bohnemeyer and I got to see some new water. [...]
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    Posted: December 27, 2007, 7:57pm EST

  • Gift Ideas For The Fly Tosser On Your List

    No question we fly anglers always need lots of stuff--some to replace what we've used, lost, broken or otherwise merely misplaced. Last season was a real tough year on my fly rods. I broke two 5-weights (one I could repair and still use as my primary trout rod) and a [...]
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    Posted: December 15, 2007, 4:48pm EST

  • Late Season Chum

    Steve Bohnemeyer and I got one last day of chum catching on the Skykomish River last week. Lots of senior citizens and fish on life-support with a few frisky biters that made the day enjoyable. [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2007, 1:30pm EST

  • Blown Rivers

    Wild western Washington weather has put the kibosh on river fishing for the next several days but don't dispair as the salt and stillwaters beckon. I've heard decent reports of sea-runs from south sound beaches plus a couple of local lakes are putting out fish. Make a weekend of it-take [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2007, 1:25pm EST

  • Carkeek Park

    Went to Carkeek yesterday morning with the goal of getting some good chum salmon images. Instead what I got was cold and wet since as soon as I got in the water (breathable waders and jeans), the rain started. No raincoat, a nylon windshirt was my only outer covering so [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2007, 11:28am EST
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