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The Peninsula (Long Beach, WA) Lions Club is once again hosting the Surf Perch Derby on May 10th. This will be the 22nd edition. I was wondering if anybody has tried fly-fishing for Surf perch?

I used to visit the site, but determined a lot of the posts were either discussing blatantly illegal fishing or grossly exaggerating their success! One guy constantly reported days of catching and keeping 4 or 5 fish over 20", but the water he fished (per his posting) is one where the regs say...

I've heard the Skwala's are actually present on the Yak...

So far, I have identified the following near-term kids fishing events: 4/5/2025: 11th Annual Youth Fishing DerbyDuck Lake, North Bay Park, Ocean Shores 4/11/2025: Klineline Special KidsKlineline Pond, Salmon Creek County Park, Vancouver 4/12/2025: Klineline Kids Fishing EventKlineline...

Understood! I went and spent money I shouldn't have! Don't regret it even a little bit!!

While not flyfishing, there's a lot to see: Date: February 22-23, 2025 Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 9am-3pm (First seminars start at 8am before show opens) Tickets: Seminar + Trade Show- $20 Trade Show only- $10 Ages 12 and under- FREE Parking Fee: $5/car Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds, Jackman-Long...

Waiting on a North Fork Composites Alpha Gamma 8-wt blank that will be built out with Snake Brand reel seat & snake guides along with an NFC Soft-touch full wells handle with a matching fighting butt. This will be used in Pacific City, Oregon fishing for rockfish and Lings out of a Dory Boat...

There are many, many opportunities to get kids in Washington State into fishing! The Klineline Kids Fishging Event will be held on April 11 (special needs) and 12, where there will be around 2000 kids from SW Washington and NW Oregon introduced to Trout Fishing! There are also events at Black...

The Vancouver Outdoor Expo will be at the Clark County Event Center March 28, 29 and 30. I don't see many exhibitors related to Fly Fishing, but 2 booths I am certain to visit will be Talon Rods and Katai Jigging (Slow Pitch Jigging specialists...)! SW Washington Anglers will also have a booth.

Merry Christmas to all and to all, a great 2025! In my seven plus decades on this hunk of rock, I have seen many holiday seasons and have been blessed every year, both in receiving, and in seeing the light in the eyes of others as they open their gifts. I no longer have anything on my wish...

I see a lot of discussion regarding the rod weight, but not all 5-wts are created equal! You must also factor in the rod's "Action" and the material. A 5-wt "Fast" rod will handle streamers and punch into the wind much better than a "Slow" 6-wt! If it's a beginner, I recommend the 5-wt in a...

The report should include the instability of the hillside that caused the original issue. DNR indicates that during the process of preparing for the reopening, they discovered continued landslide and unstable slope risks above the campground, boat launch, and access road. I cannot argue with...

The event is in the books! Another spectacular day for kids with special needs at the Merwin Hatchery! The fish cooperated, there were plenty of volunteers, and I didn't see even one kid without their 5-fish limit! Big fish was 6.3lbs, but I am sure there were bigger fish that broke off!

I have repaired several broken rods by inserting a section inside the broken pieces, kinda like a spigot ferrule that has been glued. There are multiple gotcha's however. 1) First and foremost, review the break itself. If the blank is crushed, or has splinters running in both directions...

Visited the Merwin Hatchery yesterday, delivering custom rods for prizes. Took a look at this year's fish, and hey are again spectacular, as usual! Can't wait until next Saturday to help these kids catch fish we normally only dream about!

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.