John's flyfishing weblog

The Peninsula's West-side

Friday 05 March 2010 at 1:36 pm Steelhead Fly Fisher,

I’m ensconced here on the west-side of the Olympic Peninsula. In the past two weeks, l have fished a lot of water: the Sol Duc, the Bogachiel, the Queets and the Hoh. Everyone has their favorite; the Hoh remains mine. It rains now and the river rises, allowing me a respite from pulling oars. Time to catch up, tie flies and write you. (more)

We caught two . . .

Friday 25 January 2008 at 08:28 am We caught two Skagit steelhead to the fly yesterday. One was a hatchery hen, bright and still bearing sea lice; the other was a wild buck, sturdy but net-scarred. Because a fish is too valuable to be caught only once, we released them both. (more)

Skagit Steelhead to the fly, 2008

Friday 11 January 2008 at 3:56 pm First steelhead to the fly, 2008, Skagit River. Caught and released. Conservation in sport. It¹s time to swing flies for wild steelhead, time to fish the wild and scenic Sauk and Skagit. (more)

New Year Steelhead

Wednesday 02 January 2008 at 09:52 am Resolve, as I do, to fish more and cast better this year. Like the eagles I again roost on the banks of the Skagit and Sauk Rivers. For the next four months here is where I guide for steelhead and dollies. Isn¹t your top resolution to catch more steelhead? Book a day or two with me as your guide and hook fish. (more)