Pacific Fly Fishers' Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Blog
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in November
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in October
October’s cool mornings and shorter days are certainly upon us. Great fly fishing in Washington continues in the month of October. For us anglers in the Seattle/Everett area of Washington, fly fishing opportunities peak for many different species. Here is a look at some of the popular October fly fishing options and some ideas for places to go wet a line.Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in September
It's hard to see summer disappearing but at least it is football season and the fall fishing opportunities are firing up.
September is a great month for fly fishing opportunities for anglers from the greater Seattle and Everett area. It seems like just about everything fishes well at some point in September and October. The big news is loads of coho salmon entering Puget Sound and beginning to enter our rivers. Steelhead, trout, bass, and panfish are on the radar for WA anglers in September as well.
Stop into the store if we can help you plan your trip and get you the equipment you need to find fishing success and enjoy your time on the water.
Where to Go Fly Fishing in Washington in April
Here in the NW Washington and Seattle area, April is an exciting time for fly fishing opportunities. April promises warmer weather and more active fish so put away the lawn mower and hit the water because this April has a ton of great fly fishing options for all kinds of species of fish. How to Tie The Mega Craw - Crayfish Bass Fly
In this article, Michael Bennett shows step-by-step instructions and the pattern recipe for tying the Mega Craw crayfish bass fly. Also, Michael highlights the fly lines and techniques used to fish his most productive pattern for big smallmouth and largemouth bass.
How to Tie the Exasperator Steelhead Fly
In this article, learn how to tie the Exasperator from the tying desk of the Exasperator's creator, Michael Bennett. Step by step directions with photos and tying tips. There is something about the Exasperator. It seems to turn fish when nothing else will. All steelhead fly junkies have their favorite flies and for me, for many years now, the Exasperator has been my go-to big fly.
Umpqua Power Taper Leaders
Umpqua Power Taper leaders are quickly becoming my favorite leader to fish. Whether you are fishing skinny water in Puget Sound or hopper fishing a big River, a little extra help goes along way. We as anglers tend to think of fly line tapers for assistance when casting large or heavy flies. This is true, there are tapers for every fishing situation out there, but the leader is often overlooked.
Tying the Pass Lake Minnow
Pacific Fly Fishers' Pass Lake Minnow has been a popular and productive fly for imitating Fathead Minnows in Washington's Pass Lake. In this article, learn how to tie the Pass Lake Minnow. Includes the photos, instruction and necessary materials.
Invention of the RIO Coastal QuickShooter
RIO's new Coastal Quickshooter fly line has been an instant hit with Puget Sound cutthroat anglers. Read about the ideas and process of developing the line from Pacific Fly Fishers' Capt. Ben Zander, who created the idea and helped RIO to make the line to his specifications. The RIO Coastal Quickshooter is an intermediate sinking line with a clear head and chartreuse running line. It shoots like a laser beam into stiff beach winds and keeps the fly in the fish's zone.
6mm Fly Tying Foam
In recent years, the use of thicker forms of foam have become much more prevalent in the world of fly tying. Saltwater poppers like the Tequilla Popper, the popular Morrish Mouse (pictured), numerous bass poppers, and even steelhead skaters are utilizing thicker foam to keep flies riding high and creating more surface disturbance.