http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:24:26 +0000 tonybusch c175402@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2009/07/21/by_the_dawn_s_early_light#c175402 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:22:56 +0000 Jon Aqui c174392@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c174392 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:21:51 +0000 Squid c173830@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ Hey Jon, any word on when we might see some pinks? http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2009/07/08/from_a_not_so_different_point_of_view#c173830 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:05:18 +0000 zipflybob1 c153662@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2009/03/03/patience#c153662 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:09:54 +0000 Mike_T c145290@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2009/01/15/upcoming_class_announcement#c145290 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:32:35 +0000 nets65 c137167@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2008/11/17/plan_b_fun#c137167 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:52:40 +0000 gigharborflyfisher c131398@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2008/10/22/last_minute_class_announcement#c131398 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:13:41 +0000 ccallure c115704@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2008/01/27/when_it_counts_most#c115704 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:04:58 +0000 curtcrofts c101282@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ I was in this class, beautiful day, even got a couple of hits. I'm hooked. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/03/17/scratching_it_out#c101282 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:33:10 +0000 Friendly1 c97420@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ Nice post Jon, http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2008/03/04/in_search_of#c97420 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:03:58 +0000 jbeau25 c91541@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c91541 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:06:28 +0000 cmdiaz88 c91506@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2008/01/27/when_it_counts_most#c91506 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:52:01 +0000 jthomas c81727@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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/2007/12/01/christmas_wish_list_top_five#c81727 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:46:02 +0000 Mike_T c80250@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c80250 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:41:00 +0000 nitsuj c79744@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ whoa, hardcore! http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/26/title_422#c79744 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:57:36 +0000 kasta c79074@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c79074 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:05:54 +0000 Jon Aqui c78814@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c78814 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:51:08 +0000 kasta c78810@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c78810 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:49:31 +0000 Friendly1 c78784@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ 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#c78784 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:36:38 +0000 SteveR c78530@http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/ Nice dawgs Jon and Phil. I need a tug. Looking forward to catching up with you guys soon. Steve Steve]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/fish/2007/11/18/the_chum_run_continues_and_so_does_the_p#c78530