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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) 851 …

Nov 18, 2008 · Kunnan fly rods were very inexpensive when i was pricing them. $ 29.95 to $ 39.95. Of course after the factory burnt down the prices skyrocketed. Ive been looking for one eversince. If you …

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 …

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 …

Jul 17, 2013 · " Something to think about: If you fish the wrong fly long and hard enough, it will sooner or later become the right fly." -- John Gierach"

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.

Nov 28, 2020 · Another good reference is a booklet called "Fundamental Concepts of Bamboo Fly Rod Design," published by Tom Fulk, an Anacortes rod maker. I've used a variation of Tom's "Tru-Arc" …

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 …

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 …