We're in the heart of winter and the native steelhead have arrived. Throw on some long underwear and some Goretex...its time. Flows this winter FINALLY seem to have mellowed out and pushes of really big, fresh, chrome fish are happening each and every week. There have been some reports of MONSTER fish on the peninsula this year. See you out there.
Upcoming PSFC Shop Events and Outings:Saturday, February 11th (8am to dark): Forks Winter Steelhead Workshop hosted by Jim Kerr.
Learn from one of the best steelhead guides known to man. Uncover the vital details for the most productive West Olympic Peninsula walk in spots, what to fish and how. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Saturday night accommodations - Sunday you're armed on your own to go catch fish. Class, meals and lodging Saturday nights is $235 all-in. Reserve ASAP as space is extremely limited.
Thursday, February 23rd (6pm-8pm): Sorting out Spey Lines in the Modern Era Whether you are just getting interested in Spey fishing or have be doing it for the past 30 years, you will learn something at our FREE spey line seminar. Do you want to know how Spey lines have gone from double tapers in Scotland to 'Windcutters, Deltas, Skagits, Scandis, Skagit shorts, MOW's etc... and even more importantly why you would use one over another. This FREE talk will help you sort this out. Taught by the incomparable George Cook of Sage Fly Rods and Rio Lines, George will bring his vast experience in both fishing and casting to this event along with some very entertaining stories. FREE Saturday, February 25th (9am-4pm). Spey Casting Crash Course By Charles St. Pierre and George Cook Take all the knowledge from the line seminar and put it on the water. This all day class will cram you full of practical Spey fishing knowledge. Watch two fantastic casters demonstrate, Skagit casts, Scandi casts and 'Long Belly' techniques. Then they will work individually with you as you attempt to duplicate their results. In addition to the variety of techniques that you will learn, you will also learn how to utilize them from both sides of the river and with wind coming from a variety of directions. You will not find another forum to improve your Spey casting in a shorter amount of time than this.Full Day, Lunch Included. Space is LIMITED. $195.00
4 Week Comprehensive Course (Starting February 21st on Tuesday nights)
Join accomplished tier and instructor Ray Miles for this 4 week comprehensive course. This class will give you the background, skill set, techniques and knowledge to tie a variety of your own flies. Each Tuesday night session will introduce new patterns and techniques that will improve your tying and build your skills. And now for the total truth: By the end of the class, you will be on your way toward a lifetime of obsessive behavior... And no, you will not save any money tying your own flies, but boy is it fun.
-Tuesday nights at the shop (4 sessions, beginning Feb 21) -$85 Contact Instructor Ray Miles at 253-202-8120 for details.
Sincerely, Anil Srivastava Puget Sound Fly Company |
