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Spring News 2012
Current photos from the past month
This Spring has been awesome!
This was our biggest March ever and we want to thank all of you for your patronage! Obviously we ran a great special on the Yakima that was well received, and in addition, Black Bear Lodge on the Upper Columbia and the Olympic Peninsula have been busy.
As listed below, our three main focuses this Spring have been;
1) The Yakima River - At its finest
So far, 2012 on the Yakima rivals the top 5 Skwala seasons in the last quarter century - POW
See recent testimonials
2) The Upper Columbia - Featuring Black Bear Lodge
The fishing has been a little tough recently, pretty awesome 2-3 weeks ago - See recent testimonials
3) Olympic Peninsula Chrome
Great season so far. Some awesome fish and fun. We spent most our time down on the South OP away from the masses; it was good. If this is on your agenda for 2013, We suggest you get on the calendar for Feb/March 13' as we will fill sooner then later - See recent testimonials
Newsletter
Quotes
1) That there is a Yakima Brown Trout!
2) Oh, I almost forgot, how ridiculous it is, having a double on of winter steelhead! Pierce Scranton
3) Whitefish can't jump
4) Fish me, I dare ya!
Fly Shop
Good
Eats
The Mustang Grill in Northport - 509.732.6179 - No website. Debbie does a fine job with real food. Great baked goods and the Eggs Benedict is out of this world!
Check out the teeth on this resident buck
Not at all fishing related stuff...
1) You don't have to speak Norwegian to understand this. The woman asks her father if he's figured out how to use the iPad she gave him, which he affirms without question. View here
2) Technology can backfire on us!
Newsletter Product Review
$79.95
•Patented OutDry membrane for true submersion waterproofness
•Wind resistant yet extremely breathable
•4-way stretch construction for a snug comfortable fit
•Thin anatomical cut for maximum feel and dexterity
•Fleece lined for warmth
•Grippy rubberized fingers and palm for equipment control
•Palm material minimizes slime loss and damage to fish including anadramous species
•Soft nose wipe on thumbs
•Rubberized logo wris closure for easy grab
•Rubberized wrist cuffs
I am going to have to 'eat crow' here as I said in my last newsletter the only glove material I like is the old fashioned all natural wool.....It is true that I still like old fashioned wool, but there is a product now that I feel is an awesome glove. I have not tried their fingerless model as it is not out yet, but the fully fingered, Swinger/Steelhead glove is awesome. The full fingered version isn't cheap - But you get what you pay for!
The Kast Steelhead glove is hardcore protection for extreme environments. Designed for fishing in cold environments where feel and dexterity are a must. Utilizing the patented OutDry technology allows us to build a 100% waterproof, windproof, and breathable glove. The Steelhead glove incorporates a warm fleece lining in a durable stretch shell with a snug fit and uncompromising feel. Whether in a snow squall chasing chrome, or tailing a trophy King, your hands will be warm and dry.
Dry fly skwala fishing can be a bit unpredictable; For that matter all fishing is a bit unpredictable. One of the things I often here anglers say about Skwala dry fly fishing is ..... " I didn't see any fish rising where I was so I didn't use the dry".
Regardless of how many adults there are, present on the water, the fish know they are there. Fish make there living on eating the predominant insects and food sources of the season.
So with that in mind searching and prospecting likely water with an adult pattern is often how we find fish during the Skwala hatch. There is no doubt that we find fish here and there visibiy eating the Skwala, but is more the exception.
To learn more about the Skwala....
HOT DEAL - Two For One
Ascension Bay Bonefish Club
Normal rate is $3,200 - Special $1,600 per person All inclusive from CancunGood friends Guy and Sarah Fullhart and Dale Depreist have been hosting anglers at the ABBC club for over two decades now. Check it out .... If it has been on your list of things to do, this is a great opportunity
Call 509-859-2280
What's
News...
-> YAKIMA SKWALA Special - Was a huge success!
-> The Evening Hatch donated over $15,000 in 2011 to various clubs in Oregon and Washington who work for the betterment of our fisheries!
-> Recently aired on 'Seasons on the Fly' .... Episode #1 - 'Steelhead Nymphing on the Klickitat' - Episode #2 Klickitat 'Steelhead on the Swing' - coming in 2012
-> Here is a link to Trout TV's Facebook Page -Rich & Bob recently shot an episode with us on the UC
Coming soon in the news
-> Jennifer Mitchell will be one of the women presenters at the Sandy Spey Clave for 2012 - This will be Jenn's second year in a row. Nothing has been updated on the Sandy Spey Clave website for 2012 yet -The website should be updated soon, in April
Last year she stole the show - According to the synopsis!
-> Trout TV will film with us for the second year in a row...In 2012 they will do a show on the Klickitat and in 2011 they did a show on the Upper Columbia with us!
The Cool Factor
-Great new product that is 'Helping the disabled to be enabled'
The Always Cool Factor
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Movie Reviews
The DEBT
1/2
The Help
Hugo
...The End
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A true story that keeps you guessing and at the same time makes you wonder how intricate espionage and counter espionage is. In the big picture, our daily life is mundane to the lives these agents live. A bit tough to follow the plot some times and maybe a little slow here and there but certainly well acted by Hellen Miren, Sam Worthington and Tom Wilkinson.
The remarkable thing about this movie is that it is TRUE!
This time piece stars Emma Stone and Viola Davis and is set in the 60's and portrays the life of African American women in the "nanny roles" for middle class caucasian American families. Emmma Stone portrays a young author who decides to write about the 'nannys' perspective and ends up "Rocking the boat'. The hypocrisies run deep in this film and the bittersweet plight is hard to swallow at times. Well acted and a great film!
A 2012 Martin Scorsese 3D film starring Asa Butterfiel,
Chloe Grace Maretz and Christopher Lee.
The movie his been plagued with serious mixed reviews from the public.
The cinematography was splendid and most who give it a review say the
same. Where the movie is lacking, according to many, is the story line.
Admittedly the story line is a bit 'light and variable', however it is
sweet and in a complex crazy world that we live, rather refreshing.
It started slow and at one point seemed to 'stall out' a bit. The second half certainly is the closer.