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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) …

Aug 23, 2020 · Having been a passionate fly tyer and deer hunter for the best part of my life, It became a natural progression for me to embrace the material these animals have provided me …

May 5, 2024 · At the end of the day any boat is a compromise. That being said, I just got a new Kodiak with the Fly Fishing Show discount to replace my 20+ year old Water Master with the …

Apr 24, 2024 · I need advice. I live in Skagit County, and have fished the streams and smaller rivers. I have never flyfished the Skagit or Sauk (since Reagan was president). I recently …

Dec 12, 2024 · The WA Dept Fish & Wildlife website says: "This trophy fly-fishing only, catch-and-release-only lake has a boat launch, but use of motors is prohibited. Fishing opportunities …

Mar 1, 2003 · I know there are a number of members of this forum who fish for sea-run cutthroats here in the Puget Sound Area, and was hoping to get a bit of information from them. I have …

Nov 4, 2009 · Greetings. I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt. salmon/steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2. I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and …

Nov 17, 2020 · I'm working on organizing my fly tying materials. For small stuff like beads, hooks, dubbing material, etc I've been putting it into plano 3700 boxes. However I don't have a good …

Dec 28, 2011 · Wasnt really sure if this post belongs in stillwater or the fly tying section. Thought i would give this a try. So my question for all of you great fly fisherman is what is the difference …