Gig Harbor Fly Shop is a full service fly shop located in Gig Harbor, WA and specializing in salt and fresh water fly fishing for sea run cutthroat, salmon and steelhead.
Gig Harbor Fly Shop 3115 Harborview Dr. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 851-3474
Reflections on Hood Canal streams steelhead fishing brought back a flood of exciting memories and stories needing to be passed along. Our fishing vehicle was a '61 Chevy called "two pumps and a slam"; you'll figure the why - lol.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I currently am tying on a Renzetti master vice. I’ve had a few different Renzetti vises over the years (presentation 4000, traveler, etc). Great vises.
They are held by the hatchery in net pens to disrupt their migration. The fish end up sticking around. It’s a fabricated run. But historically there have also been resident kings, coho, and pinks in puget sound.
Any particular reason why you tie on the under side of the stinger? Seen it done both ways but wondering if there is a particular reason for either method
Great interview mate! I just returned from CXI and actually had Michael as one of my guides! He was an absolute legend, such a top bloke and amazing guide. He actually went through how he was growing lettuce during covid with me, so it was great to hear him mention that again.
Great question. The front and back swoop up instead of it all being flat. This handles better whitewater, creates less drag when rowing especially on flat water, and also helps the boat be more nimble with heavy current.
I have the Lono bug slinger and have had it out only a couple of times and I love it how ever I wish it had an attachable rail system or a way to add different accessories. It’s a great fishing plant form and i am a 5’6 140 lbs girl. I can load it and get it to the water by myself. That’s not as easy as you would think being there isn’t a lot of real fishing information for women. I can do it but my strength and process are different because I’m built different so i appreciate this boat…I have 2 other very nice inflatables and their is no comparison. It’s a great boat
40’ cast - deadly accurate. 60’ cast - this rod loves to play in the 40-60’ range. 80’ cast - very few anglers can actually cast this distance in a real fishing situation.
I've never thought of this, but I like it and thank you. I've been tying a loop first, but threading the loop through the eye of the hook is a pain sometimes. This eliminates that entirely. Cool !
A 7wt sector is an excellent rod for bones! If you're interested in joining us on a trip to Christmas Island, check out our trip for next year: gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/
I fished Christmas Island for 10 days in 1995. We saw no triggerfish and none of the guides or Big Eddy made any mention of fishing for them. What has changed since then? The human population on the island was much lower then and I think the population of bonefish was much greater.
The population has definitely changed, probably doubled or more. I specifically wanted to fish for triggers so I asked to take us to flats that had them. Not all flats have them and some of the flats with more numerous bonefish don't have as many triggers. If you interested in going back, we'd love for you to join us. gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/
I love the topic amazing guest. I’m from Chilliwack BC. The Chilliwack system is a great steelhead system as well as the other 4 salmon species and Bull trout. Just landed my first steelhead on the fly may 31st of this year. The great thing about may is the system is fly fishing only for that month. Hint hint. The Coquahalla river is fly only from July until October in the upper section of that river. I’ve found that the more I fish the more I want to fish systems that aren’t as popular. When you have success it’s even more gratifying.
Blake, thanks for the tips. I have a bunch of clousers that have the hook tied as normal, non tube fly and hook bend is near head of fly, when experiencing short strikes from humpies or silvers I'd like to tie on a stinger hook, any recommendations on how to tie on a stinger to a non tube fly that is already tied and the fish are striking short?
I haven't tried the commander. It'd be a great boat for lakes and more gentle streams. I think the clearwater would be better for more technical rowing. I don't like that it has the built in oars like the Stealth Pro. The ability to upgrade the oars on the Clearwater is incredible.
I’m using airflo wf7s7 with 20lbs maxima as the end of my main line with loop connected with 6lbs maxima leader 12ft length - hook size 12 mustad - copper beeds - lead wire 0.35 - flashabou green and chenille olive uv
What time of year was this? Heading that way in August and unsure how to dress or what gear to bring (never fished that area). Great video, thanks for sharing!
Simple and Fishy. Great looking pattern. I will have to spin some up! Do you have any issues with durability on the marabou body? Kind of surprised not to see some kind of counter wrap.
I think if that body segment was longer it’d have more exposure but it’s pretty durable. The key is twisting the material so the fibers lock each other down.
Fast action 7wts w/ aggressive front taper are ideal. I am currently using a sage salt r8 with Rio outbound short. 8wts are great too. 6wts can work on lighter flies in puget sound too
