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 …

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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 …

Jan 8, 2019 · I'm now up to one fly box about half filled with chironomids in assorted colors and sizes, representing only a small fraction of what I see posted in this thread. On a new day on a new lake, …

Apr 9, 2023 · Hi everyone! I'm going to tell you that I'm traveling to NYC and I'm looking forward to buying my first fiberglass rod. Any brand or model to suggest? I'm thinking 5 wt for less than 350 …

Apr 10, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time comes to …

Feb 19, 2007 · Pilchuck is the first stream I ever casted a fly in. The sea run cutts aren't big, all fish are small except the salmon and steelhead, of which, the steelhead, are particularly few in number. All …

Nov 7, 2002 · The problem with patenting a fly is that others can duck the patent protection by making copies that look like the original but have a slight variation. I've always thought that the easier way to …

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.

Dec 22, 2006 · I saw this in the cabelas fly fishing catalog. It says it is just like marabou with much less waisted feathers. Are they just exaggerating about the "being just like marabou", or is it actaully …