Washington Fly Fishing Articles
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state government info and services for Washington recreation
state government info and services for Washington recreation
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Beach fishing Puget Sound shorelines is a prescription for relaxation
You won't have to worry about the other guy while fly-fishing spots along the approximately 2,000 miles of shoreline on Washington's inland marine waters.
You won't have to worry about the other guy while fly-fishing spots along the approximately 2,000 miles of shoreline on Washington's inland marine waters.
www.nwsource.com/travel/scr/tf_story.cfm?st=45131
Blackstone Lake
Blackstone Lake sits in the ancient floodplain terrace of the Yakima River near Throp, at the northwestern edge of the picturesque Kittitas Valley
Blackstone Lake sits in the ancient floodplain terrace of the Yakima River near Throp, at the northwestern edge of the picturesque Kittitas Valley
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/professionalgu/Pay_for_Play.htm
BlackStone Lake
Blackstone Lake is a premier, private, catch-and-release fly fishing lake located in the Kittitas Valley of Central Washington located just minutes from the Worley Bugger Fly Co. pro shop
Blackstone Lake is a premier, private, catch-and-release fly fishing lake located in the Kittitas Valley of Central Washington located just minutes from the Worley Bugger Fly Co. pro shop
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/professionalgu/blackstone_lake.htm
Caught By Surprise By The Spokane River
When the idea of doing an article on the fishing on the Spokane River was first presented to me, I thought, what the heck.
When the idea of doing an article on the fishing on the Spokane River was first presented to me, I thought, what the heck.
www.fishmonitor.com/news/graybill/graybill010405-001.asp
Chumlove
I swore as I barked my shin on a rock, slipped on an ice covered stick and almost fell in the floodwater swollen Stillaguamish river.
I swore as I barked my shin on a rock, slipped on an ice covered stick and almost fell in the floodwater swollen Stillaguamish river.
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Dennis Dickson Fly Fishing Steelhead Guide Northwest Steelhead - Stori
great tips info from this northwest guide
great tips info from this northwest guide
www.flyfishsteelhead.com/stories.htm
Dollyville
A yell, barely audible over the rushing water of the Sauk River broke my mid-winter's daydream.
A yell, barely audible over the rushing water of the Sauk River broke my mid-winter's daydream.
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Fishing the Gold River Steelhead
After spending the last four days fishing Vancouver Islands Gold River, I am reminded of an experience of hearing Michael Fong give a seminar on Flyfishing New Zealand.
After spending the last four days fishing Vancouver Islands Gold River, I am reminded of an experience of hearing Michael Fong give a seminar on Flyfishing New Zealand.
www.flyfishsteelhead.com/stories/goldriver.htm
FishMonitor.com
a helpful website for fishing in Washington - contains lots of resources including large fishing news archive
a helpful website for fishing in Washington - contains lots of resources including large fishing news archive
www.fishmonitor.com
Fly Fishing for Bottomfish - An Intro
One of the best and most underutilized fisheries in Washington State is for saltwater bottomfish.
One of the best and most underutilized fisheries in Washington State is for saltwater bottomfish.
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com/bottomfish_intro_article.htm
Fly fishing for Steelhead - A Look at the Variables
Although we may never understand all of the variables that attract a steelhead to a given section of water, and ultimately what leads to a successful hook-up, the following paragraphs will hopefully g
Although we may never understand all of the variables that attract a steelhead to a given section of water, and ultimately what leads to a successful hook-up, the following paragraphs will hopefully g
www.northwestflyfisherman.com/holdingwater.htm
Fly Fishing Neah Bay
Only one night back from the bath warm waters in the Sea of Cortez where we fished for its tropical speedsters, sails, roosters and tunas.
Only one night back from the bath warm waters in the Sea of Cortez where we fished for its tropical speedsters, sails, roosters and tunas.
www.riverandreef.com/artman/publish/article_51.shtml
Fly Fishing Pacific Salmon in Fresh Water
A gentleman from the Great Lakes area was commenting on how it was his opinion that once Pacific salmon reached freshwater they stopped feeding and thus would not take a fly anymore.
A gentleman from the Great Lakes area was commenting on how it was his opinion that once Pacific salmon reached freshwater they stopped feeding and thus would not take a fly anymore.
www.flyfishsteelhead.com/stories/ffsalmon.htm
Fly Fishing the Cowlitz River
By Steve Buckner of The Northwest Fly Fisherman
By Steve Buckner of The Northwest Fly Fisherman
www.northwestflyfisherman.com/cowlitz_river.htm
Fly Fishing the Offshore Tide Rips of Neah Bay
Tide rips are one of the most common areas to fly fish for salmon at Neah Bay.
Tide rips are one of the most common areas to fly fish for salmon at Neah Bay.
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com/tide_rip_fishing.htm
Fly Fishing the Olympic Peninsula for Winter Steelhead
By Steve Buckner of The Northwest Fly Fisherman
By Steve Buckner of The Northwest Fly Fisherman
www.northwestflyfisherman.com/fly_fishing_the_olympic_peninsula.htm
Forcing lethargic steelhead to bite
Winter steelhead are an interesting species in many respects...
Winter steelhead are an interesting species in many respects...
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/tips/s/f_fea_05_steelhead_FHN.html
Gamefishin.com
a web site with a community is full of anglers from around the State of Washington, who are ever helpful and willing to share their own experiences and knowledge.
a web site with a community is full of anglers from around the State of Washington, who are ever helpful and willing to share their own experiences and knowledge.
www.gamefishin.com
Hoh River
Article/Excerpt from Frank Amato Publications River Journal
Article/Excerpt from Frank Amato Publications River Journal
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/hoh
How to 'force-feed' picky summer steelhead
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/tips/s/f_fea_04_steelhead_July_FHN.html
Lamiglas, Inc., Welcome, High quality US made Fishing Rods, Blanks and
find a Washington guide on the Lamiglas web site
find a Washington guide on the Lamiglas web site
www.lamiglas.com/profiles_others.html#wash_or
Olympic Peninsula Saltwater Fly Fishing
Offers information and articles on saltwater fly fishing for salmon, sea-run cutthroat, rockfish, lingcod, and blue sharks
Offers information and articles on saltwater fly fishing for salmon, sea-run cutthroat, rockfish, lingcod, and blue sharks
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com
Patrol lower Spokane River to tap into bronze bonanza
espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_map_04_WA_Spokane_River.html
Popper Fishing for Saltwater Salmon
One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing is bringing large anadramous fish to a surface fly.
One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing is bringing large anadramous fish to a surface fly.
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com/popper_fishing_salmon.htm
Popper Fishing Photographic Essay
Fishing flies on the surface for coho salmon is a thrill
Fishing flies on the surface for coho salmon is a thrill
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com/surface_fishing_photos.htm
Productive spots in the Northwest
The Columbia River is arguably the “best” spring-time King salmon fishery in Washington.
The Columbia River is arguably the “best” spring-time King salmon fishery in Washington.
www.gamefishin.com/wa/features/productive.htm
Rocky Ford
Washington's Premier Spring Creek, by Wes Neuenschwander, from www.waflyfishers.com
Washington's Premier Spring Creek, by Wes Neuenschwander, from www.waflyfishers.com
www.waflyfishers.com/pages/fishingBody2.html
Salmon University - Washington section
a website dedicated to helping you catch salmon in Washington
a website dedicated to helping you catch salmon in Washington
www.salmonuniversity.com/wa_index.html
Seattle Insider fishing column
Washington fishing info from the Seatlle Insider
Washington fishing info from the Seatlle Insider
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September, Sekiu, silvers — enough said
espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_map_04_WA_Sekiu_Silvers.html
Situk Steelies
by Mike Santangelo from www.waflyfishers.com
by Mike Santangelo from www.waflyfishers.com
www.waflyfishers.com/pages/fishingBody1.html
Skagit Valley Fly Fishing at Camano Island
www.skagitflyfishing.com
Skagit/Sauk river Article
Originating in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, the Sauk is free of dams and should continue to flow unhindered due to its designation under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968.
Originating in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, the Sauk is free of dams and should continue to flow unhindered due to its designation under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968.
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/skagitsauk
Steelhead Univeristy
the sole purpose of this site is to help you catch more steelhead
the sole purpose of this site is to help you catch more steelhead
www.steelheaduniversity.com
Summer Steelhead - North Fork Strategies
www.flyfishsteelhead.com/stories/sumsteel.htm
Tackle for Neah Bay Salmon
Without a doubt, Neah Bay offers Washington State’s finest saltwater flyfishing.
Without a doubt, Neah Bay offers Washington State’s finest saltwater flyfishing.
www.fly-fishing-neahbay.com/article_tackle.htm
The Klickitat River
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/professionalgu/Steel_Head_On_The_Fly.htm
Think Pink !!
Every odd numbered year Northwest salmon anglers are treated to a bonus: a hard fighting salmon that often runs in large numbers and is perhaps the most willing biter of the entire salmon family — the
Every odd numbered year Northwest salmon anglers are treated to a bonus: a hard fighting salmon that often runs in large numbers and is perhaps the most willing biter of the entire salmon family — the
www.fishmonitor.com/news/vedder/vedder010604-001.asp
Trout Fishing in Washington's High Lakes
www.wdfw.wa.gov/outreach/fishing/highlake.htm
Urban Beach Assault
hit the beach in search of the mighty Coho Salmon
hit the beach in search of the mighty Coho Salmon
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Wading the Yakima
Wading the Yakima can be easy and difficult at times, depending on the water flows and where you plan on accessing the river...
Wading the Yakima can be easy and difficult at times, depending on the water flows and where you plan on accessing the river...
www.theeveninghatch.com/wade1.htm
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
wdfw.wa.gov
Washington Fly Fishers
www.waflyfishers.com
Washington Fly Fishing
one of the best sites for Washington fly fishing info - fly fishing information on Washington state. An active forum, photo gallery, reports, resources, articles, maps, flows, ect...
one of the best sites for Washington fly fishing info - fly fishing information on Washington state. An active forum, photo gallery, reports, resources, articles, maps, flows, ect...
www.washingtonflyfishing.com/
Washington Lakes info and reports
www.vtrail.com/lakes.html
Washington's Warmwater Wonderland
by John Shewey
by John Shewey
www.flyfishamerica.com/ArticlesReports/PacificRegion/Pacific/PAShewe
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y97JA/PAShewey97JA.html
West Coast Sandy Beaches
Fly-rodding afoot in the surf zones of California, Washington and Oregon.
Fly-rodding afoot in the surf zones of California, Washington and Oregon.
www.flyfisherman.com/southwest/khsurfintro/index.html
Winter-runs now joining mix on Kalama River
espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_map_04_WA_Kalama_River.html
Yakima River Fly Fishing
A River of All Seasons by Jack Mitchell
A River of All Seasons by Jack Mitchell
www.washingtonflyfishing.com/faq/idx/10/034/Fly_Fishing_Articles/art
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Yakima RIver monthly info
www.redsflyshop.com/yakimariver.html
Yakima River overview
from Flyanglersonline.com (http://flyanglersonline.com/)
from Flyanglersonline.com (http://flyanglersonline.com/)
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/yakima
Your 2004 Washington Trout Forecast
www.wogameandfish.com/wo_aa035504a
Washington Fly Fishing Boat ramps
Seattle Insider's Boating Guide - Power boat launches
werlaunches.html
Washington baot ramps and facilities
www.iac.wa.gov/maps/default.asp
Washington Fly Fishing Clubs
Washington Fly Fishing Club (WFFC)
The Washington Fly Fishing Club. Here you find information on conservation, fly fishing, fly tying and fly casting instruction, youth programs, fishing reports and much more.
The Washington Fly Fishing Club. Here you find information on conservation, fly fishing, fly tying and fly casting instruction, youth programs, fishing reports and much more.
www.wffc.com/
Washington Fly Fishing Guides
Emerald Water Anglers
Emerald Water Anglers is a fly fishing outfitter based in Seattle, Washington.
Emerald Water Anglers is a fly fishing outfitter based in Seattle, Washington.
www.emeraldwateranglers.com
Piscatorial Pursuits
Alaska Fishing - Washington Fishing - Guides & Charters for Salmon, Steelhead & Halibut - Alaska & Washington Fishing Trips - Guides - Charters
Alaska Fishing - Washington Fishing - Guides & Charters for Salmon, Steelhead & Halibut - Alaska & Washington Fishing Trips - Guides - Charters
www.piscatorialpursuits.com/
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing with Quillayute River Guide Service
Washington Fishing Guides Olympic peninsula, service on the Sol Duc, Bogachiel Rivers surrounding Forks.Specializing in Fall Salmon Fishing
Washington Fishing Guides Olympic peninsula, service on the Sol Duc, Bogachiel Rivers surrounding Forks.Specializing in Fall Salmon Fishing
www.forks-web.com/jim/
Washington Hatch Charts
Washington Hatch Charts
www.tffr.com/Hatch_Charts/top_100_trout_rivers_usa.asp?State=WA
Yakima River hatch chart
www.bigyflyco.com/yakima.html
Yakima River Hatch Chart
www.theeveninghatch.com/hatches.htm
Yakima River Hatch Guide
www.paulsreeladventures.com/page18.html
Yakima River Hatches
very informative hatch chart
very informative hatch chart
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/Yakima_River_Hatches.htm
Washington Fly Fishing Maps
Bogachiel River
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/bogachiel.htm
Custom Correct Maps
A Series of 16 large scale topographic trail maps, providing overlapping coverage of every trail in, or leading into Olympic National Park, and each of the Wilderness Areas of Olympic National Forest.
A Series of 16 large scale topographic trail maps, providing overlapping coverage of every trail in, or leading into Olympic National Park, and each of the Wilderness Areas of Olympic National Forest.
www.olypen.com/lre
Grande Ronde
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/g_ronde.htm
Hoh River
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/hoh.htm
Hoh River Map
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/hoh/hohmap.html
Lower Snake
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/idaho/snake.htm
Sauk River
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/sauk.htm
Skagit
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/skagit.htm
Skagit/Sauk River Map
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/skagitsauk/ssmap.html
Sol Duc
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/soleduck.htm
Stillaguamish
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/stilli.htm
Washington maps
wa.gov/visiting/washingtonmaps.aspx
Washington online topo maps
nad27.com/index.html
Washington shoreline aerial photos and maps
wa.gov/shorephotos
Yakima
www.traflyfish.com/rivers/washing/yakima.htm
Yakima River interactive with access pouints and photos
www.redsflyshop.com/map.html
Yakima River map
flyanglersonline.com/features/greatrivers/yakima/yakmap.html
Yakima River map
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/Yakima_River_Map.htm
Yakima River map with access points
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/Yakima.htm
Washington river levels
www.westfly.com/cgi-bin/riverData?region=WA
Washington Fly Fishing Reports
Emerald Water Anglers fly-fishing reports
www.emeraldwateranglers.com/reports1.html
Puget Sound and Cowlitz River reports
www.avidangler.com/reports.php
Red's Power Hour Fishing Report - Yakima river
www.redsflyshop.com/powerhour.html
Reports for the Olympic Peninsula
www.fishingnorthwest.com/guides.htm
Reports for Washington's top fly water
www.westfly.com/wa/wa_snapshots/wa_snapshots.htm
reports from PiscatorialPursuits.com
You can find regularly updated reports of both Kenai and Olympic Peninsula fishing as well as pictures from previous days on our trips.
You can find regularly updated reports of both Kenai and Olympic Peninsula fishing as well as pictures from previous days on our trips.
www.piscatorialpursuits.com/riverreports.htm
Salmon University fishing reports
www.salmonuniversity.com/or_fishing_reports.html
Skykomish and Yakima river reports
www.allaboutthefly.com/reports.php
Skykomish, Yakima, Skagit, Rocky Ford reports
www.pacificflyfishers.com/reports.html
Steelhead Salmon Fishing cowlitz river
Steelhead Salmon Fishing Cowlitz River
Steelhead Salmon Fishing Cowlitz River
members.tripod.com/~rampy/index.html
Washington fishing report
from www.northwestflyfisherman.com
from www.northwestflyfisherman.com
www.northwestflyfisherman.com/fishing_report.htm
Washington reports
www.gamefishin.com/rpts/reports.asp
Washington reports for current month
www.westfly.com/wa/wa_thismonth/wa_thismonth.htm
Whites Outdoor fishin report
www.whitesoutdoor.com/fishing_report.php
Yakima reports
www.theeveninghatch.com/reports.htm
Yakima River FlyFishing Journal
excellent reports from Worley Bugger Fly Co.
excellent reports from Worley Bugger Fly Co.
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/Yakima_River_Fly_Fishing_Report.htm
Washington Stream Flows
Washington River levels
www.flyfishsteelhead.com/riverlevels.htm
Washington streamflows and river levels
www.iac.wa.gov/maps/default.asp
Yakima River flow
from www.worleybuggerflyco.com
from www.worleybuggerflyco.com
www.worleybuggerflyco.com/yakima_river_conditions.htm
Washington Fly Fishing Forums
fishingnw.com
www.fishingnw.com/modules.php?name=Forums
steelheader.net - Washington Reports
www.steelheader.net/ubbthreads/postlist.php/Cat/0/Board/UBB10
Washingtonflyfishing.com
www.washingtonflyfishing.com/board
Piscatorial pursuits forums
Alaska, Washington, and NorthWest info
Alaska, Washington, and NorthWest info
www.piscatorialpursuits.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
Gamefishin.com Public Forums
www.gamefishin.com/gfboard/default.asp
Washington Fly Fishing Shops
Avid Angler Fly Shoppe
17171 Bothell Way NE, #A130, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, 206-362-4030
17171 Bothell Way NE, #A130, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, 206-362-4030
www.avidangler.com
Worley-Bugger Fly Co.
306 South. Main #3, Ellensburg, WA 98926 888-950-FISH
306 South. Main #3, Ellensburg, WA 98926 888-950-FISH
www.worleybuggerflyco.com
Pacific Fly Fishers
1018 - 164th Street SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012, 425.742.2402
1018 - 164th Street SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012, 425.742.2402
www.pacificflyfishers.com