http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish?disp=comments en-US hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/07/21/by_the_dawn_s_early_light#c175402 2009-08-01T00:24:26Z tonybusch You are an inspiration. I thought that was your car. I was in the small white boat just off the point. I ended up hooking a couple during the incoming tide. Tony
Tony]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/07/08/from_a_not_so_different_point_of_view#c174392 2009-07-23T18:22:56Z Jon Aqui We should be seeing some pinks in the next couple of weeks--I heard a rumor that a few are starting to trickle in already. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/07/08/from_a_not_so_different_point_of_view#c173830 2009-07-17T19:21:51Z Squid Hey Jon, any word on when we might see some pinks? http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/03/03/patience#c153662 2009-03-13T05:05:18Z zipflybob1 thanks Jon my first time on the beaches and it was to learn and learn we did. We also had a good day saw some new [to us] places and caught a few fish. That's a good start and now we know that we can fish when ever we're ready and wanting to. We've just seen a few of the many places available and close to home so we'll be there sooner or later but don't wait for us. Bob http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/01/15/upcoming_class_announcement#c145290 2009-01-20T03:09:54Z Mike_T Will you be covering cigar selection as well as fly selection? It's my understanding that maduros are best smoked on an outgoing tide. Is that true? http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/11/17/plan_b_fun#c137167 2008-11-27T18:32:35Z nets65 The last pic is a great fish. I've gone to places around the Sound and used my float tube to fish Cutts. Also I've rowed my driftboat to some of my secert spots for Cutt's. Largest to date approx 4.5 lbs. And if you're wooried about currents they make a little collaseable danforth style anchor just for float tubes. Works pretty good and keeps you in place to a point. As with any anchor it works better when you play out quite a bit of line to decrease the the angle to as flat as possible. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/10/22/last_minute_class_announcement#c131398 2008-10-22T23:52:40Z gigharborflyfisher Jon - I've been waiting for another class for 4 months now and of course when it finally comes around it's the weekend of the ND/UW football game and I am going to have about 6 guests in town. I guess I'll just have to wait for the next one. Also, any chance I could pick your brain via email with a few "chum in the salt" questions since I won't be able to do so at the class? - BJ http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/01/27/when_it_counts_most#c115704 2008-06-17T15:13:41Z ccallure I can remember standing on the bridge in your picture, (I think it was in 1986). The occasion was the scattering of Gene Armstrong's ashes. Gene was the inspiration for the bridge because of his dedication to Rocky Ford and his tireless efforts to get it the way it is now. I expect the dedication plaque has long disappeared. As his ashes settled to the bottom, trout who were scattered by the commotion, returned to hover over his ashes, a fitting tribute. DeVonne Wells Past President, Overlake FFC
As his ashes settled to the bottom, trout who were scattered by the commotion, returned to hover over his ashes, a fitting tribute.

DeVonne Wells
Past President, Overlake FFC]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/03/17/scratching_it_out#c101282 2008-03-25T13:04:58Z curtcrofts I was in this class, beautiful day, even got a couple of hits. I'm hooked. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/03/04/in_search_of#c97420 2008-03-06T16:33:10Z Friendly1 Nice post Jon, http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/01/27/when_it_counts_most#c91541 2008-01-30T20:03:58Z jbeau25 Son of a ... I must have shown up at that well-loved beach just after you guys left, cause I arrived with a steady gale confounding every cast I tried to make in any direction. I left after about ten minutes out of fear I was going to hook my face. Well it's good to know that the fish are at least occasionally there! http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/01/27/when_it_counts_most#c91506 2008-01-30T08:06:28Z cmdiaz88 Jon, Classes sound like a blast! I've been flyfishing in the local rivers and lakes for a while and would love some instruction on fishing the salt!! Will there be anymore classes coming up soon? Please let me know, it sounds awesome. And yes, I'll keep the stogies comin'!
Classes sound like a blast! I've been flyfishing in the local rivers and lakes for a while and would love some instruction on fishing the salt!! Will there be anymore classes coming up soon? Please let me know, it sounds awesome. And yes, I'll keep the stogies comin'!]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/12/01/christmas_wish_list_top_five#c81727 2007-12-08T17:52:01Z jthomas Jon, Two rod thoughts for you...... 1) Z-Axis 11 footers -- amazing rods, my 5 weight is the best roll casting rod I've ever had, which comes in handy for indicator fishing among other things. It is very easy to overhead cast as well. 2) CND Steelhead Specialist spey rods -- they're not the lightest, they're not the prettiest, all they do is flat-out cast. If you haven't tried one, you need to. Happy Holidays, John Ephrata
Two rod thoughts for you......

1) Z-Axis 11 footers -- amazing rods, my 5 weight is the best roll casting rod I've ever had, which comes in handy for indicator fishing among other things. It is very easy to overhead cast as well.

2) CND Steelhead Specialist spey rods -- they're not the lightest, they're not the prettiest, all they do is flat-out cast. If you haven't tried one, you need to.

Happy Holidays,
John
Ephrata]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/26/title_422#c80250 2007-12-01T01:46:02Z Mike_T Good job Jon, We fished the Yak last week and had the same type scenery. Chris hooked up on 3 bows and got 2 to hand using egg patterns. What a great way to break up the trip to Spokane! I'm hoping Santa will bring me an 8wt, I'm set on a Z Axis and wondering what you like for reels. I have a cigar with your name on it if you answer wisely!
We fished the Yak last week and had the same type scenery. Chris hooked up on 3 bows and got 2 to hand using egg patterns. What a great way to break up the trip to Spokane!

I'm hoping Santa will bring me an 8wt, I'm set on a Z Axis and wondering what you like for reels. I have a cigar with your name on it if you answer wisely!]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/26/title_422#c79744 2007-11-28T05:41:00Z nitsuj whoa, hardcore! http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c79074 2007-11-24T18:57:36Z kasta Hi Jon. Thanks for the great info. I got into some SRCs and Chums and had an excellent time fishing the Sound while I was in town. I ran into an aquaintance of yours (Paul C.) at Narrows Park. He also provided me with some good info and a couple of nice Clousers! Here are the results!: http://onlinefishinglog.com/log_view.html?logentry_id=744 http://onlinefishinglog.com/log_view.html?logentry_id=743 Thanks again! -Karl
Here are the results!:
http://onlinefishinglog.com/log_view.html?logentry_id=744

http://onlinefishinglog.com/log_view.html?logentry_id=743

Thanks again!
-Karl]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c78814 2007-11-21T19:05:54Z Jon Aqui Hi Karl, There's actually a small chum run that moves through the area you're visiting. If you're looking to target some smaller fish like SRCs and rezzies, head over to Narrows Park, the beach there should be holding little coho right now. Another recommendation is Purdy--the folks you're visiting can give you easy directions to that place. If you're willing to drive a little further, though, grab your 8 weight and head to Chico Creek, it's a about a 1/2 hour drive or so, but worth it if you're looking for big tugs. You can e-mail me at ohimo@hotmail if you have any specific questions. Good luck! Jon
There's actually a small chum run that moves through the area you're visiting.

If you're looking to target some smaller fish like SRCs and rezzies, head over to Narrows Park, the beach there should be holding little coho right now.

Another recommendation is Purdy--the folks you're visiting can give you easy directions to that place.

If you're willing to drive a little further, though, grab your 8 weight and head to Chico Creek, it's a about a 1/2 hour drive or so, but worth it if you're looking for big tugs.

You can e-mail me at ohimo@hotmail if you have any specific questions.

Good luck!

Jon]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c78810 2007-11-21T18:51:08Z kasta Hi Jon and All - I've enjoyed reading your blog from Idaho over the past several months. I am in Gig Harbor for a few days over Thanksgiving and was hoping you could give me some recommendations for areas to fish for SRCs and/or Chums around Gig Harbor. Thanks in advance. -Karl
I've enjoyed reading your blog from Idaho over the past several months. I am in Gig Harbor for a few days over Thanksgiving and was hoping you could give me some recommendations for areas to fish for SRCs and/or Chums around Gig Harbor. Thanks in advance.
-Karl ]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c78784 2007-11-21T14:49:31Z Friendly1 Nice reed Jon. You all do look wiped out by days in. Hope to see you soon also Steve. Phil Phil]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c78530 2007-11-19T22:36:38Z SteveR Nice dawgs Jon and Phil. I need a tug. Looking forward to catching up with you guys soon. Steve Steve]]>