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My absolute favorite kids fishing event is fast approaching! Originally called the Doernbecher Derby and later renamed the Merwin Special Kids Day, it is now called the Merwin Day of Fishing for kids with disabilities. This event provides an outstanding opportunity for kids that are patients...

Columbia Springs is holding a Kids Fishing Festival on May 18th. The event is from 8AM to 2PM and there are 1-hour time slots. Not only will the kids get to catch and keep 2 fish, there are also hands-on nature and science activities, and a BBQ Lunch! To register, go to the Columbia Springs...

The event was fabulous, with 2300 kids Friday and Saturday. The excitement was palpable, with between 14,000 and 15,000 fish in the netted areas along the west end of Klineline Pond, and among those fish were 400 4-year fish from the Goldendale Hatchery! I saw one caught on Saturday that...

There are a few here in SW Washington, including: Klineline Kids Fishing Non-Profit, Clark Skamania Fly Fishers, and Columbia Springs. There is also the C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation that runs kids fishing events, Special Needs children's fishing events, and Take a Warrior Fishing events in...

Saturday, March 23rd is the date! The Clark Skamania Fly Fishers will be holding their annual banquet and auction at the Black Pearl in Washougal, WA. Funds raised at this event are used for conservation and outreach programs. More information and a registration link can be found at CSFly.net.

This event is rapidly approaching and could use volunteer support. In addition to assisting the kids on April 12th and 13th, we need volunteers to assemble rod racks (March 16th) assemble rods and reels (March 20 - 22) Assemble bicycles (for prizes - March 26th) set up the event at Salmon Creek...

Check out Pacific View Lodging (https://pacificviewlodging.com/) - they have properties from Lincoln City to Newport, are easy to deal with, have clean and comfortable facilities with a wide variety of sizes and prices. I have used them in Depoe Bay where they have an arrangement with Dockside...

Whether right or wrong, the FSU AD had to make a statement. If he had not done so, he would have lost support from his students, staff, and the alumni. The very nature of the process is rife with opportunities for controversy! That is the nature of the beast! Sure, we could argue that...

Cutty caught on the Stehekin River by my friend Phil, held by the guide while I am in the background trying to take a pic. We worked for that fish for about 1/2 hour before he committed!

Gig Harbor Fly Shop - very knowledgeable

The largest kids fishing event West of the Mississippi (and maybe East too!) April 12th and 13th 2024 - plenty of volunteer opportunities between now and then! Friday the 12th is for Special Needs kids, and Saturday the 13th is the mainstream event for kids from 5 through 14. As a derby with...