by Waters West | Sep 2, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Waters West First Annual Spey Day!
*The Elwha is still closed to fishing. We will be casting with yarn at this event. Please do NOT bring any flies.*
Come hang out with us on the Elwha and check out some of the newest and coolest spey gear on the market! We’ll be bringing out an assortment of different rods, reels, lines, leaders, and other gear to test out. Just few of the new things that will be there:
Sage’s Pulse Spey Rod
Redington’s Chromer Spey Rod
Redington’s Behemoth Reel
RIO’s new Spey Lines
We’ll have a bit of everything, old and new, to test out. From long belly lines to the OPST Commando Heads, you’ll have a chance to actually try this stuff out rather than just watching the videos.
We’ll also have a BBQ going for $5 a plate and it’s not a fishing outing unless there is beer, right?!
Bring a lawn chair, cast some different setups, try out the NEW lineup for 2016, ask lots of questions, eat some awesome food, and just hang out!
Details:
When: Sunday, October 4th from 10-4pm
Where: Under the Pedestrian Bridge on the Elwha. From Port Angeles take 101 heading West. Turn right on Laird Rd(before 112.) Continue about ¼ mile, then turn left on Elwha River Rd for about ¼ mile left on Crown Z water Rd. Park under bridge. For the tech-savvy, just type in Crown Z Water Rd, Port Angeles and you’ll see us down the road.
Cost: FREE! If you want some grub it’s $5 a plate and $2 for beverage.
RSVP: Shoot us an email at info@waterswest.com or call (360) 417-0937 with the number of people that will be coming so we can plan for food.
*The Elwha is still closed to fishing. We will be casting with yarn at this event. Please do NOT bring any flies.*
by Waters West | Aug 21, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Wild Steelhead Gene
http://www.tu.org/wsu-action?vvsrc=%2Fcampaigns%2F41885%2Frespond
http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/fisheries/steelhead/gene_bank/comments.html
by Waters West | Jul 24, 2015 | Uncategorized |
This is happening. It’s important. Show up.
Tuesday, July 28, Trinity Methodist Church, 100 S Blake Ave., Sequim, WA
http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/fisheries/steelhead/gene_bank/
Check this out too.
http://www.tu.org/wsu-action?vvsrc=%2Fcampaigns%2F41885%2Frespond
by Waters West | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized |
We’ve been getting a lot of requests for more fishing class dates, so here they are!
Spey Casting Classes:
Dates: May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th.
Time: 9am-3pm
Where: On a river
Cost: $95.00
Beginners Class: This half day crash course will jump start you into this life-long sport. Lots of emphasis on casting, line control, and presentation. You’ll have a good chance at catching a fish too!
Dates: Saturday, June 20th 2015, Saturday, July 29th 2015, Saturday, August 22nd 2015
Time: 1-4pm
Where: Local Pond
Cost: $55.00
Casting Clinic: Single-handed rod casting a little rusty? Go casting (at a pond with fish…) with Curt to work out some of those bad habits.
Dates: Sunday, June 7th 2015, Sunday, July 12th 2015, Sunday, August 9th 2015
Time: 2-5pm
Where: Local Pond
Cost:$45.00
Individual Instruction: There is nothing like one-on-one time to accelerate your learning. This can be booked anytime, for any kind of instruction, just contact us.
$30/hour for single-hand instruction at lincoln park or somewhere else close by
$40/hour for spey instruction (2 hour minimum) on the water.
Free Tying Classes
We still have some spots open for the free tying classes!
This Saturday (May 23rd) we’re tying up some sea-run cutthroat flies.
May 30th and June 6th we’re going to switch over to lake flies since Crescent is opening up on the 1st!
Give us a call or email to sign up!
Phone: (360) 417-0937
Email: info@waterswest.com
by Waters West | Apr 10, 2015 | Uncategorized |
We have quite a few classes lined up for the next 6 Saturdays! As usual, these are all free. Bring what you can (vise, bobbin, scissors, thread, etc.), otherwise let us know and we can provide what you need. We also have everything you’d need available for sale at the shop.
April 25th and May 2nd : Still Water Flies
We will be going over still water flies in preparation for the upcoming lake opener. The flies we will be tying will include a chironomid, semi-seal leech, and a simple bead head damsel nymph.
May 9th : Intro Class
This is going to be a beginners class and is for those who who want to learn the basics of tying a fly.We will go over the different types of tools, hooks, and basic tips needed to get you started on tying your own flies. The flies we will be tying include a Carey Special, and a Pheasant Tail nymph.
May 16th and May 23rd : Sea-run Cutthroat Flies
With summer coming up this is time we try to get fill our boxes with sea-run cutthroat flies. The flies shown in this class are our top three! They include the Wounded Sculpin, Sea Run Soft Hackle, and also the almighty Clouser Minnow.
May 30th and June 6th: Lake Crescent Flies
With the Lake Crescent opener at about this time we’ll be having a class on how to tie larger streamer patterns that we use for Lake Crescent including the Lake Crescent Special, White Krystal Bugger, and the Wounded Sculpin.
Other Info
Class sizes are limited to six people so there is more one on one time, but feel free to swing by and watch/ask questions/etc
All classes will be held from 1pm-3ish pm at Waters West. We are located at 140 West Front Street, Port Angeles WA.
To sign up for any or all of these dates, just give us a call at (360) 417-0937 or email us at info@waterswest.com
by Waters West | Mar 31, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Mark your calendar for May 2nd! The Fly Fishing Film tour is showing in Bainbridge!
Location:
Island Center Hall, Bainbridge Island, WA
Time:
Doors 6:30pm – Show 7:00pm
Tickets:
General Admission is $20.00 with limited seating. Click here to purchase them now.
OR
If you’re in the Poulsbo or Bainbridge area you can discounted tickets at $17.00 by stopping in at Peninsula Outfitters or Wildernest.
Either way it’s going to a good cause, and you’ll get your money’s worth.
Other Imporant Stuff:
Proceeds from this event will benefit Cast for Recovery and local TU wild steelhead and salmon habitat restoration projects.
Popcorn and drinks provided!
Prize giveaways and a couple of special PREMIUM live auction items sponsored by Sage, Rio, Redington, Wildernest, and Peninsula Outfitters.
