Winter steelhead season on the OP has come to a close, its been a great year. We had to work hard for our fish, swinging flies is that way, they don't come easy. First on the water and last off was the norm, avoiding the gear/nymph boats to find unmolested fish. One of the highlights was Mike Lacombe's first fish on the swing, hard earned, and in the 20lb class, landed after an awesome fight.

Upcoming opportunities with PNW Spey Guides:

May 15-Springer Fishing begins on the Ho

Summer Runs Starting in June going all summer, september is great!

Grande Ronde in October for summer steelhead.

Puget Sound Sea Run Cutthroat from the Beach and Native Peddle Drive Kayaks!

3/11/12

I admittedly have done a terrible job this season of keeping this up to date.  Water conditions are the most important thing to success and change daily so any updates on here are would be a day late anyway.

Also of note is my camera was stolen about two weeks ago and I haven't been able to replace it yet.

Water conditions for the coming week are somewhat iffy but I have no doubt that there will also be some great opportunities to find some fish with less than normal crowds.

3/4/12

Water conditions are currently very good. Fish are available on every system. The typical March crowds and then some are around. As usual, I will do everything possible to avoid them. Still think Ive got a few tricks up my sleeve for the coming weeks.

10 minutes in to the morning, the greatest, most beautiful creature that swims eats your fly.

2/10/12

2/10 Nice bump in flows. Sunday/Monday are open. 616-540-3836

It's February on the OP and there are and will be wild steelhead in every system. Some very big ones have been caught of late. A legit 30+ by a gear boat over the weekend.  Get a hold of me for a great chance to swing flies for the fish of a lifetime.

1/25/12

If anyone is reading this and has Monday or Tuesday free and wants to fish...I would highly recommend coming.
 (616) 540-3836

1/17/11 Report

Its been an unbelievable few days on the peninsula. Lots of snow! Lots of beauty. Fishing has been pretty good lately. Hatchery fish, transitioning into more wild fish as we speak. We are supposed to get a needed push of water later this week and then it should be game on. I have openings Monday-Wednesday next week and depending on exactly how much rain we end up getting it could be very good.

Sunday Morning hooking the boat up.

Stunning day on the water, no one else around.

Mr Garry Sandstrom with a gorgeous hen.

I'll never ever forget this fish, nevermind the blurry picture.

12/30/11 Happenings

Well, December went down as one of the dryest on record. Its been a good hatchery season so far with some nice wild fish in the mix. Rivers were high, then very very low, and now high again. Fish are on the move and things should be good. Wild fish on the way!





Upcoming Classes of mine at the Gig Harbor Fly Shop:
Intro to Spey Casting 1/7/12

Steelhead Tube Fly Class 1/12/11 Evening

Intermediate Spey: Touch and Go Casts 2/4/11

Intermediate Spey: Skagit Casts Part II 2/4/11

Sign Ups can be done HERE or by giving me a call.

Learn to tie this crazy thing Jan. 12

Wild

Dates are filling in, reserve yours!