PNW Fly Fishing Semi-Official Swap, Shop, Fish & Eat - May 17, 2025

[Jacob Watrous]

I knew I missed something....dang, really wanted to cast that 12wt

What you really missed was the 2wt. Mark claims the ferrule is on a bit wonky, but it casts so sweet you’d never know it. In fact, dog-leg ‘boo rods might be the new parabolic—he’s just hedging about his new invention. It really is a great casting rod.

 

[Jacob Watrous]

I kept forgetting to take photos. Had a great time meeting everyone, loved hearing their stories


Casting rods,


And the food…

Jerry’s food deserves its own thread of recognition. Best camp food I’ve ever had, but the dinner last night was crazy! Gorged ourselves on a feast, then Jerry showed up with round two: 5 gallons of seafood boil.


Oh, and Evan’s right. “Your mom” is hot but full-bodied—one of the best homemade hot sauces I’ve had.

(I don’t have a photo of your mom)

 

[Billy]

Bummed I missed it. Glad everyone had fun!

 

[Jerry Daschofsky]

I kept forgetting to take photos. Had a great time meeting everyone, loved hearing their stories
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Casting rods,
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And the food…

Jerry’s food deserves its own thread of recognition. Best camp food I’ve ever had, but the dinner last night was crazy! Gorged ourselves on a feast, then Jerry showed up with round two: 5 gallons of seafood boil.
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Oh, and Evan’s right. “Your mom” is hot but full-bodied—one of the best homemade hot sauces I’ve had.

(I don’t have a photo of your mom)

I cooked up what Zak brought (potatoes and onions plus I told him to bring the kielbasato make a poor man's meal). But the boil was my add on. I'm glad you all liked it and the breakfasts both days. Funny what @Zak brought was also what I brought for potluck, his was pre prepped so rolled with it.

But I'll have to admit that this was easy for me and I enjoy every minute of it.

 

[Jerry Daschofsky]

I should add, the boil was for my friends birthday. It's been a tradition for years. I had enough to share so piled it on.

 

[Evan B]

@clarkman grillin wangz

 

[Zak]

I cooked up what Zak brought (potatoes and onions plus I told him to bring the kielbasato make a poor man's meal). But the boil was my add on. I'm glad you all liked it and the breakfasts both days. Funny what @Zak brought was also what I brought for potluck, his was pre prepped so rolled with it.

But I'll have to admit that this was easy for me and I enjoy every minute of it.

Thanks for cooking, Jerry! It was great to meet and spend time with you!

 

[Zak]

I just got home. Fished a bit with @J Watrous in the Tilton, then stopped by this guy's fly shop on 508:

Mike was awesome, I gota tip about 'Smokestack Lake' nearby and bought some hot flies, including the one on the left:


Three hours of 'bobber down' action (and a sunburn!!) later, I got on the road north back home.

It was a real pleasure to meet folks in person! I'll look through photos and stuff later. Thanks, @Evan B , for getting us together!

 

[BriGuy]

It should be noted that sound does indeed travel quite well over water....probably also a good thing that y'all didn't hear ALL of the names I called that fish!

No complaints from me. I know those words and how to use them. They form the foundation of my "garage language".

 

[skyriver]

Glad it was a success! So bummed I missed.

 

[Matt B]

Stories...somebody wanted stories. Didja hear the one where I dragged my boat down, sought out the non-ethanol gas to fill up on the way down, looking forward to motoring around the lake to musky glory? See, I had spent early spring getting the motor running really nicely on the stand, and, Ace-in-the-hole, managed to convince Clarkman to ride the front of the boat, showing me how it's done and ultimately guiding me to sure success.

Except, at the dock, the motor wouldn't start. After about 40 pulls it was idling nicely at full choke. Hmm. Okay, well we motored up the lake to the first spot, where we just knew we were going to get 'em since a local had just told us the spot was holding musky, and idling down, the motor stalled. 15-20 minutes later (??) after about 75 pulls and removing two layers of clothes, the motor started again. I headed us back to the dock. It stalled out on the idle in, but we coasted to the dock. Barely.

I cast one of Clarkman's rods and flies off the end of the dock while he went to get his inflatable. So I guess I did go fishing. Got skunked.

 

[Evan B]

Stories...somebody wanted stories. Didja hear the one where I dragged my boat down, sought out the non-ethanol gas to fill up on the way down, looking forward to motoring around the lake to musky glory? See, I had spent early spring getting the motor running really nicely on the stand, and, Ace-in-the-hole, managed to convince Clarkman to ride the front of the boat, showing me how it's done and ultimately guiding me to sure success.

Except, at the dock, the motor wouldn't start. After about 40 pulls it was idling nicely at full choke. Hmm. Okay, well we motored up the lake to the first spot, where we just knew we were going to get 'em since a local had just told us the spot was holding musky, and idling down, the motor stalled. 15-20 minutes later (??) after about 75 pulls and removing two layers of clothes, the motor started again. I headed us back to the dock. It stalled out on the idle in, but we coasted to the dock. Barely.

I cast one of Clarkman's rods and flies off the end of the dock while he went to get his inflatable. So I guess I did go fishing. Got skunked.

You ever end up getting 'er fixed? That carb probably needs some lovin.

 

[skyriver]

That sucks Matt. So frustrating. In fact, even more frustrating than actually fishing for musky.
I'd get a carb kit, new plugs and new gas line unless you've already done those things. If you have, might be time to see if a local shop can squeeze it into their schedule. Good luck!

 

[Matt B]

You ever end up getting 'er fixed? That carb probably needs some lovin.

I have not had time. I won't have time until I get back from Florida.

That sucks Matt. So frustrating. In fact, even more frustrating than actually fishing for musky.
I'd get a carb kit, new plugs and new gas line unless you've already done those things. If you have, might be time to see if a local shop can squeeze it into their schedule. Good luck!

I replaced the fuel line, plugs and filter but I've never messed with a carb like this and was avoiding it. I don't know what's in a "carb kit" but I thought I'd see if a spray-through carb cleaner is an option, and start there.

Mods feel free to move this to the boat repairs (of doom) thread.

 

[Evan B]

I have not had time. I won't have time until I get back from Florida.


I replaced the fuel line, plugs and filter but I've never messed with a carb like this and was avoiding it. I don't know what's in a "carb kit" but I thought I'd see if a spray-through carb cleaner is an option, and start there.

Mods feel free to move this to the boat repairs (of doom) thread.

Mods think you should consider the benefits of fuel injected motors

 

[mcswny]

I have not had time. I won't have time until I get back from Florida.


I replaced the fuel line, plugs and filter but I've never messed with a carb like this and was avoiding it. I don't know what's in a "carb kit" but I thought I'd see if a spray-through carb cleaner is an option, and start there.

Mods feel free to move this to the boat repairs (of doom) thread.

I'm not sure if its the same as a motorcycle carb, but if it is, it's a pretty easy thing to clean a carb.

Pull it
Disassemble and scrub it
make sure the jets are clear
make sure the float and float needles are working correctly
new bowl gaskets
and reassemble

Again, thats for motorcycles but I assume its still roughly the same for a boat.

 

[Mossback]

I cast one of Clarkman's rods and flies off the end of the dock while he went to get his inflatable.

Clarkman got a smaller one I heard, think there was a pic...

Stories...somebody wanted stories. Didja hear the one where I dragged my boat down, sought out the non-ethanol gas to fill up on the way down, looking forward to motoring around the lake to musky glory? See, I had spent early spring getting the motor running really nicely on the stand, and, Ace-in-the-hole, managed to convince Clarkman to ride the front of the boat, showing me how it's done and ultimately guiding me to sure success.

Except, at the dock, the motor wouldn't start. After about 40 pulls it was idling nicely at full choke. Hmm. Okay, well we motored up the lake to the first spot, where we just knew we were going to get 'em since a local had just told us the spot was holding musky, and idling down, the motor stalled. 15-20 minutes later (??) after about 75 pulls and removing two layers of clothes, the motor started again. I headed us back to the dock. It stalled out on the idle in, but we coasted to the dock. Barely.

I cast one of Clarkman's rods and flies off the end of the dock while he went to get his inflatable. So I guess I did go fishing. Got skunked.

picture worth a thousand words

 

[Evan B]

Clarkman got a smaller one I heard, think there was a pic...




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AI gave us a lot to unpack with this one

 

[Matt B]

AI gave us a lot to unpack with this one

I didn’t know where to start but how about that disembodied arm? Coulda used a helping hand trying to pull the cord and feather the throttle simultaneously.

 

[Mossback]

AI always delivers, just like A1 does....