West Side drought, still hanging on the East Side

OP rivers are low with only small amounts of precip, hatchery reports are pretty bleak.

Still finding clean, aggressive fish on the east side. Last few days have been great but I havent taken many fish selfies.

Headed to the Skagit in 2 weeks for some personal fishing & then teaching a class at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop.

OP season begins Feb 1 for me this year. Looking forward to it!

Road trip to the North Umpqua. Mark Stangeland Photo
Check out his website http://www.northumpquaflyguide.com/

New favorite fly.

Fly in big wild hen's mouth.

Sunset in the Clearwater/Snake valley after an amazing day on the water.