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 …

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 …

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 with over the …

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 updated Kodiak …

Dec 6, 2023 · Am looking for a good 2 weight rod to occasionally fish. Would welcome any recommendations or leads on a good purchase. Prefer locking real seat.

Apr 16, 2018 · Other than jig hooks or a snelled hook, the more I use loop knots on my fly to tippet the more I think that straight eye hooks make the most sense. It seems like a turned up or down eye …

Dec 31, 2003 · I will be getting a chance to guide up in Alaksa for a few weeks this summer. We will be targeting Sockeyes. Anyone have any good patterns for Alaskan Sockeyes. I know that most of …

Feb 14, 2020 · I have always just wet waded in whatever old shoes/boots I had around, some worked better than others. I just got my first pair of waders for use when the water is too cold for wet wading …

Dec 8, 2024 · Hi folks, I am refinishing an older bamboo rod marked Iver Johnson Expert. It is 3 piece and 8’ 6” in pretty good shape. The only structural issue is a set in the tip section and a minor …

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 wondered if it …