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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) …

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 …

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 …

Nov 11, 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 …

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 …

Dec 12, 2011 · Down here in Vancouver, the Clark Skamania Flyfishers used to offer a course in landing net building. It sounded pretty fun. Maybe some of the fly fishing clubs where you are …

Apr 8, 2024 · Hi all, my cheap breathable stocking foot waders have finally started leaking hard, and I’m looking for a new pair. Has anyone had experience with Paramount Outdoors waders? …

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 …