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HEADSHAKE
Orvis Bellevue’s Exclusive Newslett
May 2013
Deep Water Bass Tacti
Featured Fishery: Pass Lak
cebook.com/orvisbellevue
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In This IssueThird Thursday Knowledge Hatch with Al Parke……
May Outlook…………………………………………………..………
Missouri River Spring Fling .……………………………………
Derek’s Yakima Forecast……………………………….………The Secret Sauce-Going Deep for Bass……………………
Featured Fishery-Pass Lake………………….……………..…
Hosted Travel…………………….…………………..….…………
From the ShopFor me personally April has come and gone in the blink of
n eye. Travel to Oregon and Montana has kept me busy, and put
bend in my rod more than a few times. Here in Washington
leeting days of sunshine have certainly given the impression that
pring is here. May is one of my favorite times to be on the waterince the fish are generally pretty hungry after a long cold winter.
This time of year also provides us with a myriad of fishing
opportunities and pectoral pursuits. Whether you like catching
ea-runs off the beach, tying in to lunker bass in your local pond,
or chasing trout, May has it all. I hope this month finds you on the
water, soaking in the sunshine, and putting a bend in your rod.
Tight Lines,
ason CottaFishing Manager
Orvis Bellevue
Orvis Bellevue
10223 NE 10th St,
Bellevue, WA 98004(425)452-9138
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May Forecast
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Third Thursday
Knowledge Hatch
Al Parke-Fly Fishing Still WaterThursday, May 16
th6pm
Join accomplished guide and signature Solitude Fly Co tier
Al Parke as he shares how to effectively fish our local
lakes. Al has over 50 years of fly fishing experience in
Washington. Al will be covering topics such as finding fish,
presentation, times of year to fish, entomology, and
equipment. This is a must see seminar for anglers at everyskill level.
Sea Run Cutthroat School $100 In-Store Presentation June 22nd 8am
On the Water Clinic June 23rd Join renowned sea run angler and Orvis associate Lelan
Miyawaki for a day of sea-run cutthroat trout fishing. This on water school will cover everything you need to know to start
fishing for sea run cutthroat on Puget Sound. Topics coveredinclude gear selection, presentation, where to go, and fly
selection. School includes lunch and beverages. Students mustsupply own tackle and wading gear. Class size is limited to 6
students so be sure to sign up soon!
Fly Fishing 101
Now’s your chance to learn fly fishing basics in one of
our free fly fishing 101 classes. Free fishing lessons on
fly casting and outfit rigging.
FF101 Event Dates Saturdays & Sundays
May 4 & 5May 18 & 19
May 25 & 26
June 8 & 9
Fly Fishing 201
If you’ve already completed Fly Fishing 101, you’re
ready for the next step. Join us for a short outing on
local water for a chance to catch your first fish! A
nominal fee for the outing may apply. Contact your
local store for more information on the outing.
FF202 Event Dates Saturdays & Sundays
May 11 & 12June 1 & 2
June 15 & 16
Free Fly Fishing 101
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May can be an interesting time to be on the water here in
he Pacific Northwest. Anglers heading out to our local rivers such
s the Yakima should check flows to make sure the river is in
hape. Many rivers will begin experiencing runoff this month so it
s always a good idea to check water conditions before headingout. However, even when the rivers are high and unfishable our
ocal still waters can be red hot!!! As water temperatures begin to
ise fish will start becoming more active and looking to pack on a
ew pounds after a long cold winter. Be sure to check out our
Third Thursday Knowledge Hatch on May 16th
at 6pm. Our
eatured speaker, Al Parke, will be talking about still water fishing
nd be covering topics such as locating fish, presentation, fly
election, and equipment. Al is an experienced guide and Solitude
ignature tier so this will be a seminar you don’t want to miss.
For anglers willing to travel for trout, fishing the Missouri
near Craig Montana will be a great May option. The Missouri is a
ail water fishery that boasts consistent flows, epic hatches, and
massive brown trout. Make your time on the water more
productive and be sure to hook up with Orvis Endorsed Guide of
he Year Tim Linehan when heading that direction. Tim will be in
he Craig area for the next month and can be contacted at
www.fishmontana.com.
If the prospect of chasing trout doesn’t catch your fancy,
bass fishing will start picking up this month as well. At the
beginning of the month fish will be pre-spawn and located on
drop-offs and secondary points near spawning areas. A Depth
Charge 3D line is necessary to target fish in 10-15 of water. Check
out the “Secret Sauce” section of this newsletter for more tips on
ishing deep for bass.
Sea-run Cutthroat fishing is wide open this month as fish
begin migrating back out to the salt in the South Sound. Fish small
baitfish patterns on an intermediate line for your best chance of
uccess. Also don’t hesitate to throw the famous Miyawaki Popper
on a floating line for some ferocious top water takes. If you want
o learn more about fishing for sea runs sign up for our Sea Run
School on June 22/23rd.
May Fishing Outlook
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LINEHAN OUTFITTING COMPANY
MISSOURI RIVER SPRING FLING!When: mid-May through mid-June
Where: Montana’s Missouri River
oin noted Montana outfitter/guide and twenty five year veteranf the fly fishing industry Tim Linehan and his crew for an early
eason adventure on the Missouri River in Craig, Montana. This
ip offers stunning vistas of big sky country and tackle busting
6”-20” wild rainbows and browns. Craig, Montana is a flyshing mecca and consists of three fly shops, a bar, and Izaac’s
estaurant which offers some of the finest food in the
ate. Linehan Outfitting Company provides the guides. Localccommodations and meals vary from motels to lodges and beers
nd burgers to fine wine and dining. That choice is yours and
we’re happy to help make your arrangements.
Approximate per person daily cost/based on shared room a
shared guide, not including guide gratuities, license or trav
expenses:
Guide Fees…………………..…………………………$25Lodging…………..……………………………………$ 6Meals……………...……………………………………$ 5
Flies…………….………………………………………$ 2Approximate Daily Costs…………………………..…$38
CONTACT US AT WWW.FISHMONTANA.COM OR
CALL 800-596-0034 AND THANKS FOR THE
OPPORTUNITY TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS.
Receive 15% off all product
at Orvis Bellevue prior to
your trip!!!
15% off all regular priced merchandise prior to your trip
May not be applied to other promotions or sales. Please
contact Orvis Bellevue with any questions.
Spring Fling
Linehan Outfitting Compan
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"May on the Yakima could aptly be called "Maybe" and for good
reason – you may find fishable water all across the system, or springtime melt and releases may result in challenging conditions.
You will, for certain, have to be good at matching the hatch this
month. Mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, and baitfish patterns will be onthe menu.
This is a good opportunity to work on all of your techniques -
nymphing, wet fly swing, and dry flies will all be relevant. Startingin the lower canyon, as the water warms and the hatches start to
kick, the sight of active feeders and splashy rises will tempt you to
tie on your first caddis of the year, but watch carefully - aggressive,
splashy rises are sure signs of sub-surface feeding so present acaddis pupa just under the surface film and don't let that leader/line
get slack! Big salmonfly nymphs should be in your box, so should
tiny olives and even skwalla’s. It truly is a big month insect wise.
Weather, flows, and bugs will have you on your toes in May. Go
prepared to fish all stages of the hatch and focus, don't be afraid tomove around, but be cautious of spawning trout. Recognize what a
redd looks like, and please don't wade or drag an anchor through
one. The Yakima is home to wild fish, and this is their time to
continue the health and diversity of this fishery."
Emerging Rivers
Yakima River Forecast
Derek Young
Emerging Rivers
Guide Service
(425)373-6417
www.emergingrivers.co
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What is a secondary point?
Secondary points are points located in a
cove off of the main lake. These are great
pre-spawn areas where bass stage up
before the spawn.
It is now early spring and we are really seeing bass fishing
arting to pick up. As water temperatures warm fish will start
oving to pre-spawn staging areas in anticipation for a rise in
ater temps to move shallow and start making beds. These pre-
pawn fish are often found in 10-15 feet of water along drop offs
nd secondary points. These fish are hungry after a long winter and
e eager to pack on the pounds before they start making sweet
shy love. To target fish at this level, anglers need to know the
roper lines, flies, and tactics to use in order to be successful.
hrowing poppers or baitfish patterns right up against the bank will
ften lead to little success. It is important to get down to the fishes
vel and for this we need the proper line. A Depth Charge sinking
ne in the appropriate grain weight for the size rod you are using
nks 5-7 inches per second and will get you flies down to the
ottom where the fish are. My personal preference is a 300 grainne thrown on a 9 weight fly rod. This heavier line and rod means I
pend less time waiting for flies to sink and more time in the
eding zone. This setup also helps me throw larger bass flies that
sh will be willing to move to. A bass will eat a third of its body
eight so never feel like the fly you are using is too big.
From a presentation standpoint, the best thing to do is cast
eyond where you think the fish might be, count the fly down until
ou are on or near the bottom, and then begin a slow retrieve. Be
ure to keep tension on the fly as it is dropping through the water
olumn as you will occasionally catch a fish on “the drop”. As youtrieve the flies keep the rod tip low and wait to feel a “tap, tap”
r simply weight. If you think there might be a fish, SET THE
OOK!!! Remember hook sets are free and there is no harm in
oing so even if a fish is not there.
My favorite flies to use this time of year are heavily
eighted crawfish patterns in a variety of colors. Patterns with a
t of rubber legs that have plenty of movement are always a solid
et. When determining fly color, consider the color of the bottom
f the lake you are fishing. Browns, olives, and grays always have a
ace in my fly box. Try mixing up fly color until you find a pattern
e fish are really keying in on. Once you have caught a fish make a
ental note of depth, structure, water temperature, and water
onditions. Fish will often hold in similar areas and by developing a
attern you will increase your chance of success throughout the
ay.
Bass fishing with a fly rod is one of my favorite things to do
nd our local lakes are chock full of them. Spring bass fishing is a
eat option when the rivers are blown out and you need to spend
ome time on the water. Feel free to give us a call at the shop with
ny questions you might have on targeting bass with a fly rod.
The Secret Sauce
Deep Water Tactics for Bass
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Hatch/Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chirnonomids
Callibaetis
BWO's
Damsel's
Dragonflies
Leeches
Baitfish Patterns
If there is one thing there is a shortage of in Western Washington it is brown trout. However, if there is o
thing there is no shortage of at Pass Lake it would be big, bad, mean brown trout!!! Located just two hours northSeattle, Pass Lake is managed as a trophy catch and release fishery. In addition to behemoth brown trout Pass La
also has resident rainbows and cutthroat.
Pass Lake offers year round fishing opportunities for anglers wanting to wet a line. The winter months ca
be slow and cold but anglers willing to brave the elements are often rewarded for their efforts. As spring comes
around and water temperatures warm fish will start becoming more active with an increase in metabolism. It is i
the spring that you can encounter great hatches of Callibaetis and find fish gorging themselves on size 14 dry flie
When the dog days of summer roll around fish will being concentrating on weed beds and feeding heavily upon
damselfly nymphs as they make their migrations to hatch. Summer evening can also be great for midge hatches
once the sun gets off of the water. Fall on Pass Lake is the best opportunity to catch one of the lakes massive bro
trout. Browns will begin moving shallow to spawn and fishing large streamers near points, drop offs and structur
can be very productive. As you can see any time of year, is a great time of year, to fish Pass Lake.
May Featured Fishery
Pass Lake
Necessary EquipmentFloat Tube/Pontoon Boat
Rod: 9-10’ 4-6wt
Reel: To Match Rod
Line: Floating, Intermediate, Type
Sink, Depth Charge 3D 5-6ips
Leaders: 9’ 3X-6X
Tippet: Matching Spools of Fluoro
Nylon
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Hubbard’s Yellowstone Lodge September 12
th-16
th2013
Includes: 4 Nights Lodging, 3 days guided fishing, 15% VIP Discount Card, $5
Orvis 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 yea
and has twice been recognized as the Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year. Their exfly fishing guides are delighted to share some of the best trout streams in the Roc
with our group, and July is a perfect time to visit the area for some Montana fly
fishing. There’s also horseback riding and other activities for those who don’t flyfish, so it’s a well-rounded western ranch experience at this Montana fly fishinglodge. Reggie Harris from Orvis of Bellevue leads this trip. He’ll work with thefriendly 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. The
ats are extensive and the lodge is well located so you don’t have toavel far to be on the fish, although they go on endlessly north to the
order with Mexico. El Pescador caters to fly-fishers, but there are
me great non-angling activities available as well. There’s excellentnorkeling, 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’s
n on-site coach to help you master sight casting on the flats. The
rge numbers of bonefish mean you’re chances of success are
xcellent, and 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
their trip will run as smoothly as possible under the watchful eye of one of our professional staff members. These tr
so give individuals the opportunity to fish destinations near and far for less than when booking on their own. Please
free to call us at any time with any questions and to book your next adventure today.
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. The
Deschutes 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.