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HEADSHAKE
Orvis Bellevue’s Exclusive Newslett
uly 2013
Carpocalypse 201
The Secret Sauce: Pink Salmo
cebook.com/orvisbellevue
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In This IssueUpcoming Schools & Seminars………………
Carpocalypse 2013………………………………..
July Outlook………………………………….………
The Secret Sauce-Pink Salmon……….………
Yakima River Forecast………….……………….
Western Montana Outlook……………………
Fly of the Month: Pink Fly……..…………….1
Hosted Travel………………………………………1
From the Shop
For those of us who like to fish every day possible,
uly will be the best month of the year. We are lucky to have
o many different species to target, so close to home. Youcan catch bass, trout, sea-runs, steelhead, and this year pink
almon all within a short drive of our shop in Bellevue.
Before and after work fishing excursions will probably be an
almost daily routine, and I am personally really looking
orward to the month. If you see me on the water be sure to
ay “hi” and we can share our successes or lie about our
ailures.
Orvis Bellevue10223 NE 10th St,
Bellevue, WA 98004(425)452-9138
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Cover Photo Courtesy: Chris Fahrenbruch
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Third ThursdayKnowledge Hatch
Carp on the Fly
Coho Beach School $100 In-Store Presentation August 17th 8am
On the Water Clinic August 18thJoin renowned sea run angler and Orvis associate Lel
Miyawaki for a two session class on how to target Coho salm
from the beach. Topics covered include gear selection,
presentation, where to go, and fly selection. School includes and beverages. Students must supply own tackle and wading
Class size is limited to 6 students so be sure to sign up soon!
Thursday, July 11th 6pmOtherwise known as the poor man’s bonefish, carp a
one of the most challenging and exciting game fish in
waters. Join acclaimed carp angler Jim Pankiewicz as
shares how to catch carp on the fly. Jim will be discuss
fly selection, presentation, and where to go. This is
must see seminar you won’t want to miss!!!
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If you like fishing, July is one of the best months of the
ear to be on the water. We are truly fortunate to have an
credible variety of fishing opportunities in Washington and July
as it all going on.
Trout anglers will find no shortage of fishing
pportunities this month. The Forks of the Snoqualmie will be
oming into shape, warming up, and the fish will be very eager to
at after a long winter. The Cedar has been fishing fantastic the
ast month and will continue to do so in July. The Yakima will
emain at its summer flow between 3000-4500 CFS making it
rgely a floating river. However, anglers can still find good wade
ccess throughout the system as long as they are careful. Higher
ummer flows will push fish into the margins of the river and
most fish will be caught within 10’ of the banks. Trout anglerswill also find many of our west side lakes fishing well with great
atches of damselflies and Chironomids.
For warmwater anglers, July means sunny days, flip flops,
horts, and bass on the fly rod. Bass on the west side will be up
elatively shallow this month and easy to target with a fly rod.
on’t forget about our close to home bass options such as
hantom, Cottage, and Lake Washington. Carp fishing will also be
reat this month with many fish up shallow. Carp are an absolute
ast on the fly rod and can create a challenge for even the most
ccomplished anglers. Be sure to check out on Carp on the Fly
eminar this month for tips and tricks on catching the “poor
mans bonefish”. Also be sure to head over to Kennewick August
0th
& 11th
for Carpocalypse.
Steelheaders will find more and more summer run fish
ntering their favorite rivers. Keep in mind most summer run fish
re hatchery fish and will shoot up the river system fairly quickly.
oncentrate on the runs just a mile or two below the hatchery
or the best chance of success. The Skykomish is a great before
r after work steelhead option because it is so close.
Beach anglers will find millions upon millions of pink
almon cruising the shore lines of the Puget Sound. These fish
will migrate from the salt to fresh water and can also be caught
nce they enter the river. Pinks are an absolute blast on the fly
od, so don’t miss out on this once every two year fishing
pportunity.
July Outlook
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The Secret SaucePink Salmon
Pink Salmon, or Humpies, are the smallest and most abundant of our five Pacific Salmon. Pinks average five
ounds and what makes them the most fun for fly anglers is that they eat flies. Pinks have a two-year life cycle,
meaning that they only return to their natal rivers in odd-numbered years. It has been estimated that this year’s
eturn will be between 4 – 6 million fish. If ever there was a time to get into beach fishing Puget Sound, this is it! If
an fish for pinks, you can also fish for Coho and sea-run cutthroat. For sure, there will be positive reinforcement!
Around the middle of July the action begins at the entrance to the Straits at Neah Bay and Sekiu then Port Angeles
nto the central Sound. Keep tuned to the various information channels for the latest reports.
Public Beach AccessMarrowstone Island
Ft. Flagler
Kitsap Peninsula
Point No Point
Whidbey Island
West shore from Ft. Casey State Park south
to Bush Pt.
Everett
Kayak Point County Park
Mulkiteo State Park
Picnic PointWest Seattle
Lincoln Park
Dash Point State Park
Brown’s Point
The rivers that will host Pink returns Nooksack (154,000)
Skagit (1,200,000)
Snohomish system (988,000)
Stillaguamish (410,000)
Green (1,350,000)
Puyallup (1,240,000)
Nisqually (765,000)
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Recommended Gear
Rod: 10’ 7-8 wt
Reel: Saltwater Rated Large Arbor
Line:
Saltwater All Rounder
Access Intermediate
Hydros Striper Intermediate
Leaders: 9’ 0X for floating lines
5’ 0X Tippet for sinking lines
Other Accessories
Stripping Basket
Stripping Guards
Hook Sharpener
Flies: (Anything Pink!!!)
Shrimp Zonker
Polar Cabolerro
Polar Shrimp Pink Clouser
Pink Shock ‘N Awe
Pink Pick Yer Pocket
Pink Bunny Leech
Pink Starlight Leech
Notes:
Do not expect to find peace, quiet and solitude
anywhere you fish for pinks. The worst photographs
Alaskan salmon fishing come to mind. It is shoulder t
shoulder fishing and the buzz bombers will surround
you.
You, as a fly fisher, will be at a definite disadvantage
unless you can consistently cast 60’ or more. If you
cannot double haul and cast for distance, stick to trofishing and you won’t be frustrated when all around
you are catching pinks and you aren’t.
Large schools of pinks will always let you know they
are around. The damn fools jump and give their
position away. Cast straight out from the beach as fa
as you can and strip back slowly. When in doubt, slo
down. Don’t worry about the guy next to you who’s
ripping his lure through the water trying to snag his
dinner. You’re not snagging, you’re looking for the
biters - keep stripping slowly.
All beaches will slope downward to the water and at
high tides, driftwood will in the way of your back cas
Hence the 10’ rod recommendation. Switch and spe
rods can be used. You should double haul your switc
line overhead because you may not have the room t
swing your spey cast. However, you can overhead ca
a standard fly line up two weights from your two-
handed rod weight designation.
Stripping baskets are not necessary when using a
floating line unless salad is present.
All beaches will differ in when to fish them but the
best advice is “when you can.” Extreme high tides
(over 12 feet) will not give you any back cast room b
it can be done for the experienced fly caster.
Once the pinks reach their rivers, the crowds on the
riverbanks will double from those on the beaches an
the salmon themselves will begin to deteriorate as
they prepare for spawning.
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July on the East side of the state can be described as ho best. July temperatures will soar into the 90’s and 100’s so wh
heading to the Yakima, be sure to pack plenty of water and
sunscreen. This warm weather will really get the hoppers starte
and anglers can find success throwing big bugs up against the bank throughout the day. Nymphing with a Pat’s stone up top
trailed with a caddis pupa or pheasant tail will also yield many
fish. Don’t forget your streamer box at home and flies such asSculpzilla’s and Dali Lama’s will often catch the biggest fish othe day. When determining what streamer color to throw I will
always consider the conditions before I tie a fly one. As a gene
rule of thumb dark day, dark fly, and bright day, I’ll go white. you go 20-30 minutes without a follow or grab, switch colors u
you find what the fish are keying in on.
The Yakima will remain at it’s summer flow of 3000-5000cfs this month. Higher flows give anglers fishing from a d
boat and advantage but there is also plenty of walk and wade
opportunities throughout the river. Always wade with caution
know your limits. Never test the river, because the river willalways win.
When temperatures soar, early morning floats or late
evening floats will be the most productive when air, and watertemperatures are the coolest. Fishing at these times will also lim
the number of pleasure floaters you will encounter floating dow
the river on inner tubes, air mattresses, and blow up dinosaur’s
Yakima River Forecast
Planning a Trip?Make your next trip down the Yakima a memorable one w
Orvis Endorsed Guide Derek Young. Click on the logo to ch
out his websit e for more information and t o book onlin
Derek YoungEmerging Rivers Guide Service
(425)373-6417
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Western MontanaFishing Forecast
WESTERN MONTANA OUTLOOK
Slightly lower average snowpack in many drainages have resulted in accelerated conditions. Missoula
area rivers are in excellent shape right now. Kootenai River conditions are more normal. Kootenai flows
and conditions should be perfect by the second week of the month and keep in mind you can always find
more detailed reports on our site (www.fishmontana.com) or by giving us a call at 406-295-4872. KOOTENAI RIVER
Presently water clarity is great and water temperatures
are hovering around 51-52 degrees. Nymphing is off the
charts right now and soon enough flows from Libby Damwill decrease and water temps will hit that magic 54-56
degrees. Look for the Kootenai to light up in another week
or so.
Flows: presently approximately 30,000cfs but should be
perfect by second week of month and in the 15,000-18,000
cfs range.
Hatches: PMD’s, caddis, green drakes,
Patterns: Pats stonefly, bh pheasant tail, bh prince, bh
hare's ear, LePage's mayfly, pmd bubble back, pmd crack
back, caddis pupa, supa pupa, parachute Adams, pmd
sparkle dun, x-caddis, Bloom's caddis, royal wulff, tarantula,
headlight caddis, Bloom's caddis, pmd sparkle dun, pmd
emergers, CDC pmd, para-green drake
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CLARK FORK Clark Fork flows are presently lower than normal for
this time of year. It's fishing really well at the moment
and should hold up well throughout the rest of themonth. For now it's all about stoneflies, pmds, and
caddis.
Upper Clark Fork (above Alberton Gorge)
Flows: present flows are about 3000cfs near Missoula
Hatches: golden stoneflies, salmon flies, pmds, caddis
green drakes
Patterns: Pat's stonefly, golden stonefly nymph, bh
prince, bh pheasant tail, bh hare's ear, SJ worm, bullet
head stonefly patterns, stimulator, parachute Adams, x
caddis, headlight caddis, Bloom's caddis, pmd sparkledun, pmd emergers, CDC pmd, para-green drake
Lower Clark Fork
Flows: present flows are about 8,500cfs
Hatches: golden stoneflies, pmds, caddis, green drake
Patterns: Pat'stonefly, bh prince nymph, bh pheasant
tail, bh hare's ear, SJ worm, bullet head stonefly,
stimulator, parachute Adams, x-caddis, Bloom's caddis
parachute pmd, pmd hackle stacker, quigley pmd cripp
purple haze, green drake sparkle dun
Missoula AreaRock Creek, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot flows are all
ower than average for this time of year. Conditions and
hatches are ten days to two weeks ahead of schedule. It's
game on around Missoula right now and July will likely be
he best month of the entire season.
Flows: Missoula area river flows are averaging below
normal for this time of year and conditions are presentlyexcellent and should be great for the next couple weeks.
Hatches: salmon flies, golden stones, yellow sallies, pmds,
caddis, green drakes
Patterns: Pat's stonefly, rubber legged golden stone, bh
prince, bh pheasant tail, bh hare's ear, bullet head stonefly,
stimulator, yellow PMX, pmd CDC emerger, pmd sparkle
dun, pmd hackle stacker, Bloom's caddis, x-caddis, supa
pupa, parachute green drake, parachute Adams, purple
haze
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One of the great things about pink salmon is that fly selection is very
basic. Simple patterns such as pink turds, pink clouser’s, and pink bunny leeches
are all very simple to tie and one can fill up a fly box in a single afternoon sitting.
The pink bunny leech tied with dumbbell eyes is a great pattern when fishing the
salt or in the rivers. The dumbbell eyes give this fly an enticing jigging motion
when retrieved that pinks can’t resist. Tie up a few of these in a few different
sizes and be sure to have them in your box this season.
1. Create a thread base on the hook and bring your tying thread to
just behind the eye of the hook.
2. Tie in a set of dumbbell eyes on top of the hook using x-wraps.
3. Bring your tying thread to the back of the hook just before the
bend and tie in a piece of pink cross-cut rabbit strip. Be sure the
hairs on the hide are pointed towards the back of the hook.
4. Wrap the rabbit strip forward with each wrap just in front of the
last.
5. Once you wrap the rabbit strip to just behind the dumbbell eyes tie
off, trim the excess, and ensure the rabbit is secured in place with a
few more solid wraps.
6. Whip finish and add a drop of super glue onto the dumbbell eye
wraps to help secure them.
7. Go fish!!!
Materials
Hook: 9034 Size 4-1
Thread: Saltwater Size-Pink
Eyes: Red dumbbell eyes to
match hook Body: Cross cut rabbit strip in
pink or fushia
Flash: Pink Flashabou
(Optional)
Fly of the Month
Pink Bunny Leech
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Hubbard’s Yellowstone Lodge $2395September 12
th-16
th2013
Includes: 4 Nights Lodging, 3 days guided fishing, 15% VIP Discount Card, $5Orvis Gift Card!!!
Fly Fish and explore one of America’s iconic landscapes with a small group from
Orvis on our Montana fly fishing trip. The lodge has been hosting anglers for yeaand has twice been recognized as the Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year. Their ex
fly fishing guides are delighted to share some of the best trout streams in the Rocwith our group, and September is a perfect time to visit the area for some Montan
fly fishing. There’s also horseback riding and other activities for those who don’t
fish, so it can be a well-rounded western ranch experience at this Montana fly fislodge. Reggie Harris from Orvis of Bellevue leads this trip. He’ll work with the
friendly lodge staff and expert local guides to make sure everyone has a great
experience.
El Pescador Belize $3695 February 16-22
nd 2014
Includes: 6 nights lodging, 5 days guided fishing, Free H2 rod!!!,15% Discount Card, All Meals, Local Alcohol This part of Belize is one of the best places to get a
ltwater “Grand Slam”: bonefish; permit; and tarpon in one day. Theats are extensive and the lodge is well located so you don’t have to
avel far to be on the fish, although they go on endlessly north to the
rder with Mexico. El Pescador caters to fly-fishers, but there are
me great non-angling activities available as well. There’s excellentorkeling, an extensive barrier reef, a dive shop and the option to
ke excursions to Maya ruins on the mainland.
It’s a good place for your first saltwater trip and there’sonsite coach to help you master sight casting on the flats. The large
mbers of bonefish mean you’re chances of success are excellent,
d light tackle gear is available.
Hosted Travelmbark on your next fly fishing adventure with our experienced staff. Hosted trips offer anglers the comfort of know
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Deschutes River with Deep Canyon Outfitters $1125October 24th-26 th
Join us for a three day wilderness float down the lower Deschutes River with Orvis Endorsed Deep Canyon Outfitters. TheDeschutes is legendary for its steelhead runs with multiple fish days a very common occurrence. On this trip you will camp style with spacious tents and first class meals. Package price includes 3 days guided fishing and meals. There are only 5 spo
available on this adventure so be sure to sign up early.