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Conservation

Help protect our natural areas and fisheries through advocacy, hands-on conservation, and sustainable fishing practices.

Education

Enhance your fly fishing skills and connect with fellow anglers through expert-led classes, seminars, and fun community events.

Outings

Make new friends, learn from seasoned anglers, and explore the top fly fishing spots in Washington state.

Upcoming Events

Lenice Lake Update – Windy but Worth It 🎣💨

Checking in from the Lenice Lake outing with the Olympic Fly Fishers crew! The wind’s been howling—white caps on the water since morning—but it’s finally starting to ease up a bit.

Fishing’s been tough, but when we can sneak a cast in, blood worms and black leeches are doing the trick. Gotta work for ‘em, but fish are getting caught!

Back at camp, spirits are high, the fire’s hot, and the stories are flowing. Not a bad way to spend the weekend!

#OlympicFlyFishers #LeniceLake #FlyFishingTrip #CampfireVibes #FishOn

Lenice Lake Update – Windy but Worth It 🎣💨

Checking in from the Lenice Lake outing with the Olympic Fly Fishers crew! The wind’s been howling—white caps on the water since morning—but it’s finally starting to ease up a bit.

Fishing’s been tough, but when we can sneak a cast in, blood worms and black leeches are doing the trick. Gotta work for ‘em, but fish are getting caught!

Back at camp, spirits are high, the fire’s hot, and the stories are flowing. Not a bad way to spend the weekend!

#OlympicFlyFishers #LeniceLake #FlyFishingTrip #CampfireVibes #FishOn

🌼 Spring has arrived, and so have the leeches… the fly fishing kind!

Check out this vibrant leech pattern tied by club member Tom Langley, a fresh variant of his Langley Leech. Captured in action inside a Fly Tester from Flymen Fishing Company, this fly is designed to suspend and move naturally—making it irresistible to trout and other freshwater predators.

Tom debuted the color combo for this pattern last Saturday at our lake fishing clinic, where new anglers and mentors got a firsthand look at its fish-catching potential.

🐟 Why leeches?
Leech patterns are a must-have for stillwater fishing! Their lifelike movement mimics a favorite food source for trout, bass, and more. Fish them under an indicator, strip them in, or let them drift naturally — the results speak for themselves.

📺 Want to tie a similar pattern?
Check out this Balanced Leech tutorial from Phil Rowley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tl_pv21TuU.

Thanks again for sharing, Tom! 🎣 And tight lines to all this spring!

🌼 Spring has arrived, and so have the leeches… the fly fishing kind!

Check out this vibrant leech pattern tied by club member Tom Langley, a fresh variant of his Langley Leech. Captured in action inside a Fly Tester from Flymen Fishing Company, this fly is designed to suspend and move naturally—making it irresistible to trout and other freshwater predators.

Tom debuted the color combo for this pattern last Saturday at our lake fishing clinic, where new anglers and mentors got a firsthand look at its fish-catching potential.

🐟 Why leeches?
Leech patterns are a must-have for stillwater fishing! Their lifelike movement mimics a favorite food source for trout, bass, and more. Fish them under an indicator, strip them in, or let them drift naturally — the results speak for themselves.

📺 Want to tie a similar pattern?
Check out this Balanced Leech tutorial from Phil Rowley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tl_pv21TuU.

Thanks again for sharing, Tom! 🎣 And tight lines to all this spring!

🎣 Stillwater Fly Fishing Workshop Recap 🎣

Saturday’s hands-on Stillwater Fly Fishing Workshop at Ballinger Lake Center was a fantastic success! Though we had to pivot from our original Lone Lake plans, the indoor setting provided a perfect environment for learning and skill-building.

With six new fishers, six dedicated mentors, and several experienced club members, everyone had the chance to refine their techniques, ask questions, and gain confidence for their next outing. Steve Ruppert even brought his Fly Tester, giving participants a real-time view of how their flies behave in moving water!

💡 Highlights of the day:
✔️ Rod, reel, and line setup
✔️ Key knots to assemble your line securely and quickly
✔️ Custom leader building (with the ideal setup for getting your line to depth in a lake)
✔️ Casting practice (despite a little rain and a LOT of wind!)
✔️ Lake fishing strategies with club member and stillwater expert, Tom Langley
✔️ Coffee and mini cinnamon rolls provided by Marty Happy Behnke (thanks again, Marty!)

The best part? Everyone—from beginners to seasoned anglers—walked away having learned something new! Thanks to all who participated, mentored, and shared their expertise. 💙🐟

Miss this one? We have another clinic for new fly fishers coming up on May 24 at Lone Lake. Check our calendar for more information: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/calendar

#FlyFishing #StillwaterFishing #FishingWorkshop #Community #TightLines

🎣 Stillwater Fly Fishing Workshop Recap 🎣

Saturday’s hands-on Stillwater Fly Fishing Workshop at Ballinger Lake Center was a fantastic success! Though we had to pivot from our original Lone Lake plans, the indoor setting provided a perfect environment for learning and skill-building.

With six new fishers, six dedicated mentors, and several experienced club members, everyone had the chance to refine their techniques, ask questions, and gain confidence for their next outing. Steve Ruppert even brought his Fly Tester, giving participants a real-time view of how their flies behave in moving water!

💡 Highlights of the day:
✔️ Rod, reel, and line setup
✔️ Key knots to assemble your line securely and quickly
✔️ Custom leader building (with the ideal setup for getting your line to depth in a lake)
✔️ Casting practice (despite a little rain and a LOT of wind!)
✔️ Lake fishing strategies with club member and stillwater expert, Tom Langley
✔️ Coffee and mini cinnamon rolls provided by Marty Happy Behnke (thanks again, Marty!)

The best part? Everyone—from beginners to seasoned anglers—walked away having learned something new! Thanks to all who participated, mentored, and shared their expertise. 💙🐟

Miss this one? We have another clinic for new fly fishers coming up on May 24 at Lone Lake. Check our calendar for more information: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/calendar

#FlyFishing #StillwaterFishing #FishingWorkshop #Community #TightLines

🌬️🎣 Casting into the Wind – A March Fly Fishing Challenge! 🎣🌬️

What better way to hone your fly fishing skills than practicing in a true PNW breeze? 💨 On a gusty March afternoon at Lake Ballinger Center last Saturday, mentors and new fishers paired up on the back lawn, mastering the art of casting with the wind—and against it!

💡 Key takeaways from the day:
✔️ Adjusting casting angles for better line control
✔️ Learning to use the wind to your advantage
✔️ Gaining confidence for real stillwater conditions

Every loop, every cast, every gust—it’s all part of the learning process. Big thanks to our mentors for sharing their expertise, and to all the new fishers who braved the breeze with spirited enthusiasm!

🔥 Who else loves a good windy day casting session? Drop a 🎣 in the comments!

[Soundtrack: Quadro Neuvo: Beach Anno '75]

🌬️🎣 Casting into the Wind – A March Fly Fishing Challenge! 🎣🌬️

What better way to hone your fly fishing skills than practicing in a true PNW breeze? 💨 On a gusty March afternoon at Lake Ballinger Center last Saturday, mentors and new fishers paired up on the back lawn, mastering the art of casting with the wind—and against it!

💡 Key takeaways from the day:
✔️ Adjusting casting angles for better line control
✔️ Learning to use the wind to your advantage
✔️ Gaining confidence for real stillwater conditions

Every loop, every cast, every gust—it’s all part of the learning process. Big thanks to our mentors for sharing their expertise, and to all the new fishers who braved the breeze with spirited enthusiasm!

🔥 Who else loves a good windy day casting session? Drop a 🎣 in the comments!

[Soundtrack: Quadro Neuvo: Beach Anno '75]

The Lucky Clover Hatch. Because they’re never finicky enough to outsmart us. 🎣🍀 Wishing you luck today from all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers!

The Lucky Clover Hatch. Because they’re never finicky enough to outsmart us. 🎣🍀 Wishing you luck today from all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers!

Sure, trout can be picky… but we’ve got luck on our side today! 🍀🎣 Happy St. Paddy’s from all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers.

Sure, trout can be picky… but we’ve got luck on our side today! 🍀🎣 Happy St. Paddy’s from all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers.

Raising our glasses tonight to The Avid Angler (@avidanglerflyfishing) on its 50th Anniversary, and half a century of commitment, excellence, and angling tradition in western Washington! Here’s to the next 50!

Raising our glasses tonight to The Avid Angler (@avidanglerflyfishing) on its 50th Anniversary, and half a century of commitment, excellence, and angling tradition in western Washington! Here’s to the next 50!

What an incredible day! Forty volunteers, from age 3 to 83, came together at Picnic Point Beach on a quiet, foggy winter morning this past Saturday. Equipped with shovels, gloves, and tons of enthusiasm, we dug in—and in no time, we’d transformed the landscape.

In just one hour, the group installed 89 native plants, including tall Oregon grape, black twinberry, mock orange, red-flowering currant, salal, snowberry, sword fern, and vine maple. These will help stabilize the bank, reduce erosion, and support local wildlife, ensuring this stretch of coastline remains healthy for years to come.

With time to spare, we spread out along the beach and picnic area, filling bags with trash and leaving the area noticeably cleaner.

Beyond the work we accomplished, another high point of the day was the teamwork and camaraderie. Whether it was helping two young first-time volunteers plant their first shrubs or swapping fish stories while hauling mulch, the energy was inspiring!

HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up and made this event such a success. Special thanks to Jay Tavarez-Brown with the @snohomishhealthyforestproject for her leadership and vast knowledge of all things with leaves. Big thanks also to Park Ranger Carl Runge with @snocoparks for his support in providing the county’s tool trailer. We’re lucky to have you both!

And thanks to Jeff Norman (@jeffnorman77) and members of Overlake Fly Fishing Club for joining us on the beach!

This is what community conservation looks like: hands in the dirt, boots on the ground, and people from all walks of life coming together to make a difference.

See you at the next one!

📸 Steve Ruppert, Tim Buckley & Ryan May

What an incredible day! Forty volunteers, from age 3 to 83, came together at Picnic Point Beach on a quiet, foggy winter morning this past Saturday. Equipped with shovels, gloves, and tons of enthusiasm, we dug in—and in no time, we’d transformed the landscape.

In just one hour, the group installed 89 native plants, including tall Oregon grape, black twinberry, mock orange, red-flowering currant, salal, snowberry, sword fern, and vine maple. These will help stabilize the bank, reduce erosion, and support local wildlife, ensuring this stretch of coastline remains healthy for years to come.

With time to spare, we spread out along the beach and picnic area, filling bags with trash and leaving the area noticeably cleaner.

Beyond the work we accomplished, another high point of the day was the teamwork and camaraderie. Whether it was helping two young first-time volunteers plant their first shrubs or swapping fish stories while hauling mulch, the energy was inspiring!

HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up and made this event such a success. Special thanks to Jay Tavarez-Brown with the @snohomishhealthyforestproject for her leadership and vast knowledge of all things with leaves. Big thanks also to Park Ranger Carl Runge with @snocoparks for his support in providing the county’s tool trailer. We’re lucky to have you both!

And thanks to Jeff Norman (@jeffnorman77) and members of Overlake Fly Fishing Club for joining us on the beach!

This is what community conservation looks like: hands in the dirt, boots on the ground, and people from all walks of life coming together to make a difference.

See you at the next one!

📸 Steve Ruppert, Tim Buckley & Ryan May

TODAY’S THE DAY… and we couldn’t have asked for better weather!!! Head down to the beach and join Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

If you didn’t have a chance to pre-register, don’t worry about it. Come join us anyway!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

---What to Bring---
Wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes—you’ll be digging in the dirt. Layer your clothing for cooler temperatures. Gloves and tools will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Bring water and a snack to keep yourself fueled. (No power tools or herbicides, please.)

---Where to Meet---
Meet at the Picnic Point parking lot:
7231 Picnic Point Rd
Edmonds, WA 98036

Sign-in location is near the pedestrian overpass of the BNSF railway on the west end of the parking lot.

---Where to Park---
Parking is free at Picnic Point, but it can fill up on nice days. If you can, arrive early or carpool.

Hope to see you there!

| @thatbirdinggirl @snocoparks

TODAY’S THE DAY… and we couldn’t have asked for better weather!!! Head down to the beach and join Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

If you didn’t have a chance to pre-register, don’t worry about it. Come join us anyway!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

---What to Bring---
Wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes—you’ll be digging in the dirt. Layer your clothing for cooler temperatures. Gloves and tools will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Bring water and a snack to keep yourself fueled. (No power tools or herbicides, please.)

---Where to Meet---
Meet at the Picnic Point parking lot:
7231 Picnic Point Rd
Edmonds, WA 98036

Sign-in location is near the pedestrian overpass of the BNSF railway on the west end of the parking lot.

---Where to Park---
Parking is free at Picnic Point, but it can fill up on nice days. If you can, arrive early or carpool.

Hope to see you there!

| @thatbirdinggirl @snocoparks

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events.

Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl @snocoparks

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events.

Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl @snocoparks

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree 👆👆👆

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree 👆👆👆

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Spend your next 40 seconds on the shores of Picnic Point Beach and take in the winter sunrise as it illuminates Whidbey Island on the horizon.

Then join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and see the view for yourself!

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site: https://tinyurl.com/y4hbf3u8.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Spend your next 40 seconds on the shores of Picnic Point Beach and take in the winter sunrise as it illuminates Whidbey Island on the horizon.

Then join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and see the view for yourself!

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site: https://tinyurl.com/y4hbf3u8.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible! A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“Cultivating native plants reduces the need for watering and artificial fertilizer,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “This lowers maintenance costs as the native plants adapt to the timing of the seasons, harshness of the weather, and water availability of the particular area they evolve within. Native plants are also typically adapted to surviving local pests and, therefore, do not need chemical pesticides.”

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

“Native plants such as mock orange or black twinberry are important because they help streambank stabilization, as well as the restoration of riparian areas and moist ravines,” Puche said. “This provides habitat for fish, such as the pink salmon that are making a big comeback to Puget Sound this summer.”

“Another prime example of a native plant and its benefits is the tall Oregon grape which feeds and shelters wildlife,” Puche said. “Its berries nourish grouse, pheasants, robins, sparrows, and other fruit eaters (frugivores), including foxes and raccoons. Painted lady butterflies, mason bees, and other invertebrates drink its flower nectar. Small animals find cover in its densely clustered leaves.”

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“Cultivating native plants reduces the need for watering and artificial fertilizer,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “This lowers maintenance costs as the native plants adapt to the timing of the seasons, harshness of the weather, and water availability of the particular area they evolve within. Native plants are also typically adapted to surviving local pests and, therefore, do not need chemical pesticides.”

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

“Native plants such as mock orange or black twinberry are important because they help streambank stabilization, as well as the restoration of riparian areas and moist ravines,” Puche said. “This provides habitat for fish, such as the pink salmon that are making a big comeback to Puget Sound this summer.”

“Another prime example of a native plant and its benefits is the tall Oregon grape which feeds and shelters wildlife,” Puche said. “Its berries nourish grouse, pheasants, robins, sparrows, and other fruit eaters (frugivores), including foxes and raccoons. Painted lady butterflies, mason bees, and other invertebrates drink its flower nectar. Small animals find cover in its densely clustered leaves.”

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

“We are so grateful for the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project and its mission of community stewardship,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Through their leadership and support, we are able to join our neighbors in taking an active role in the protection of local wildlife and the natural environments we all share.”

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project (@snohomishhealthyforestproject) for a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach this Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

“We are so grateful for the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project and its mission of community stewardship,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Through their leadership and support, we are able to join our neighbors in taking an active role in the protection of local wildlife and the natural environments we all share.”

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Small Flies, Big Impact! -- Beginning Fly Tying Class Recap (Week 5)

This week, we focused on midge patterns, tying the Griffith’s Gnat and the Partridge and Orange Soft Hackle—two timeless flies that test precision and thread control. These small patterns require careful hackle sizing, a skill we spent time honing to ensure proportion and balance.

We also had great discussions on soft hackle variations, with club president Greg Sisson sharing his success with the Carey Special, and John introducing a historical twist—using Cul de Canard (CDC) for added natural buoyancy in dry flies. The AP Emerger also got a mention as a versatile stillwater fly.

With only one class left, we're gearing up for a strong finish next week. We’ll be tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph and Foam Beetle, bringing together all the techniques we’ve practiced throughout the course.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for the final session!

Small Flies, Big Impact! -- Beginning Fly Tying Class Recap (Week 5)

This week, we focused on midge patterns, tying the Griffith’s Gnat and the Partridge and Orange Soft Hackle—two timeless flies that test precision and thread control. These small patterns require careful hackle sizing, a skill we spent time honing to ensure proportion and balance.

We also had great discussions on soft hackle variations, with club president Greg Sisson sharing his success with the Carey Special, and John introducing a historical twist—using Cul de Canard (CDC) for added natural buoyancy in dry flies. The AP Emerger also got a mention as a versatile stillwater fly.

With only one class left, we're gearing up for a strong finish next week. We’ll be tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph and Foam Beetle, bringing together all the techniques we’ve practiced throughout the course.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for the final session!

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with @snohomishhealthyforestproject & @thatbirdinggirl invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

[Pictured: An icy Picnic Point Creek flows from the Edmonds hillside into Puget Sound earlier this month.]

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with @snohomishhealthyforestproject & @thatbirdinggirl invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree.

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish.

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

[Pictured: An icy Picnic Point Creek flows from the Edmonds hillside into Puget Sound earlier this month.]

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆👆👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

“We are so grateful for the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project and its mission of community stewardship,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Through their leadership and support, we are able to join our neighbors in taking an active role in the protection of local wildlife and the natural environments we all share.”

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @snohomishhealthyforestproject @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds in partnership with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆👆👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

“We are so grateful for the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project and its mission of community stewardship,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Through their leadership and support, we are able to join our neighbors in taking an active role in the protection of local wildlife and the natural environments we all share.”

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @snohomishhealthyforestproject @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆 👆👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

“A prime example of a native plant and its benefits is the tall Oregon grape which feeds and shelters wildlife,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Its berries nourish grouse, pheasants, robins, sparrows, and other fruit eaters (frugivores), including foxes and raccoons. Painted lady butterflies, mason bees, and other invertebrates drink its flower nectar. Small animals find cover in its densely clustered leaves.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆 👆👆

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

“A prime example of a native plant and its benefits is the tall Oregon grape which feeds and shelters wildlife,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “Its berries nourish grouse, pheasants, robins, sparrows, and other fruit eaters (frugivores), including foxes and raccoons. Painted lady butterflies, mason bees, and other invertebrates drink its flower nectar. Small animals find cover in its densely clustered leaves.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and @snohomishhealthyforestproject invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆 To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆

“Cultivating native plants reduces the need for watering and artificial fertilizer,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “This lowers maintenance costs as the native plants adapt to the timing of the seasons, harshness of the weather, and water availability of the particular area they evolve within. Native plants are also typically adapted to surviving local pests and, therefore, do not need chemical pesticides.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and @snohomishhealthyforestproject invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆 To sign up or learn more, visit the official event site in our Linktree. 👆

“Cultivating native plants reduces the need for watering and artificial fertilizer,” said Helena Puche, OFF Conservation Chair. “This lowers maintenance costs as the native plants adapt to the timing of the seasons, harshness of the weather, and water availability of the particular area they evolve within. Native plants are also typically adapted to surviving local pests and, therefore, do not need chemical pesticides.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and the @snohomishhealthyforestproject invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆 To sign up or learn more, you'll find this event at the top of our Linktree. 👆

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

Members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and the @snohomishhealthyforestproject invite you to a winter planting event at Picnic Point Beach on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools, plants, and all other necessary materials will be provided.

👆 To sign up or learn more, you'll find this event at the top of our Linktree. 👆

“We all have these special places we come to love – a favorite trail, a beach, a lake, or stream,” said OFF President, Greg Sisson. “But special places need our attention to keep them that way. Without our help, trash builds up and the ivy and blackberries take over. Graffiti starts to appear on structures and even trees. Next thing you know, it’s not a very special place anymore.”

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, slow erosion and provide habitat for birds and fish. Pink salmon return to Puget Sound in numbers this summer, and we want to give them every advantage possible!

Volunteers will plant native species along the beach in areas cleared during previous conservation events. Plants that will be provided include:
• Tall Oregon-grape
• Black twinberry
• Mock orange
• Red-flowering currant
• Salal
• Shore pine
• Snowberry
• Sword fern
• Vine maple

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

| @thatbirdinggirl

BIG thanks to Colorado’s foremost fly fishing guide, author, and fly tier, Pat Dorsey (@patdorseyflyfishing). He stopped by our February meeting Tuesday night and presented a talk on fly fishing tailwaters throughout Colorado. It was equal parts information and inspiration!

We got his preferred line setup (including the recipe for his yarn indicator). We got slide after slide of key fly patterns that match the hatch. And we got the secret to why tailwaters make such productive fisheries (hint: it has to do with water temp when it gets released from a dam).

On top of all that, the 50 club members who turned up last night walked away with Dorsey’s Top 10 places to fly fish in Colorado. Not a bad list to have, and one we’re already using to plan some walk-and-wades with him and Chris in the coming season.

If you’re not a club member or just missed the meeting last night, you’ll have several other chances to hear Pat talk about fishing opportunities in Colorado this weekend at the Fly Fishing Show in Bellevue.

Thanks again, Pat!

BIG thanks to Colorado’s foremost fly fishing guide, author, and fly tier, Pat Dorsey (@patdorseyflyfishing). He stopped by our February meeting Tuesday night and presented a talk on fly fishing tailwaters throughout Colorado. It was equal parts information and inspiration!

We got his preferred line setup (including the recipe for his yarn indicator). We got slide after slide of key fly patterns that match the hatch. And we got the secret to why tailwaters make such productive fisheries (hint: it has to do with water temp when it gets released from a dam).

On top of all that, the 50 club members who turned up last night walked away with Dorsey’s Top 10 places to fly fish in Colorado. Not a bad list to have, and one we’re already using to plan some walk-and-wades with him and Chris in the coming season.

If you’re not a club member or just missed the meeting last night, you’ll have several other chances to hear Pat talk about fishing opportunities in Colorado this weekend at the Fly Fishing Show in Bellevue.

Thanks again, Pat!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker tonight, February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker tonight, February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

🏈 HALFTIME ADJUSTMENTS: NOT JUST FOR FOOTBALL! 🎣

While the teams are in the locker room, take a minute to level up your fly fishing strategy—discover the hidden potential of a fly fishing journal!

Just like a great coach studies game film, a successful fly fisher tracks water conditions, fly patterns, and fish behavior. How else can you call the right plays the next time you’re on the water? Plus, as Bill Lundin explains, there's another key element that goes beyond stats you may be overlooking if you just rely on a basic fishing log...

Learn how a fishing journal can help you catch more fish and make every trip more successful. Then start logging your catches today to dominate the 2025 - 2026 fishing season like a Super Bowl MVP! 🏆

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/how-to-keep-a-fly-fishing-journal-tips-for-recording-your-trips-like-a-pro.

#SuperBowlLIX #FlyFishing #FishingJournal #GamePlanForFishing #AnglingTips #FishingSuccess

🏈 HALFTIME ADJUSTMENTS: NOT JUST FOR FOOTBALL! 🎣

While the teams are in the locker room, take a minute to level up your fly fishing strategy—discover the hidden potential of a fly fishing journal!

Just like a great coach studies game film, a successful fly fisher tracks water conditions, fly patterns, and fish behavior. How else can you call the right plays the next time you’re on the water? Plus, as Bill Lundin explains, there's another key element that goes beyond stats you may be overlooking if you just rely on a basic fishing log...

Learn how a fishing journal can help you catch more fish and make every trip more successful. Then start logging your catches today to dominate the 2025 - 2026 fishing season like a Super Bowl MVP! 🏆

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/how-to-keep-a-fly-fishing-journal-tips-for-recording-your-trips-like-a-pro.

#SuperBowlLIX #FlyFishing #FishingJournal #GamePlanForFishing #AnglingTips #FishingSuccess

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents world-class fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, Pat Dorsey. He will be our guest speaker February 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center.

Club meetings are free and open to the public. No tickets required. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pat's diving into one of the best topics out there: "Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters." He's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know about these incredible fisheries. He’ll break down the bugs (entomology, for the science fans out there) and the flies that match them, explain how dams and water releases impact the fish and your fishing, and share a detailed look at some of Colorado’s most iconic tailraces. He’s also opening the floor for questions about rigging at the end of his presentation.

Learn more about Pat at: https://www.patdorseyflyfishing.com/.

LOCATION
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Dr.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

ABOUT OLYMPIC FLY FISHERS
Founded in 1965, we are a group of men and women who promote the sport of fly fishing through education, conservation, and camaraderie.

Whether you’re just getting started in the sport, or have been at it for years, we would love to have you join us! You won’t find a more active, welcoming group of people ready to help you learn, have fun, and make new friends.

Due to inclement weather, our Beginning Fly Tying class is canceled tonight—we’ll be back next week!

In the meantime, keep your skills sharp with this step-by-step guide to the Ghost Bugger—a flashy winter-ready variation of the Woolly Bugger we tied up last week. It’s perfect for Puget Sound’s sea-run cutthroat and coho.

Read the full tutorial on our blog, Tight Lines: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/step-by-step-guide-tying-the-ghost-bugger-fly

#FlyTying #GhostBugger #WoollyBugger #WinterFlyFishing #PugetSoundFishing #OlympicFlyFishers

[Image: Ryan May]

Due to inclement weather, our Beginning Fly Tying class is canceled tonight—we’ll be back next week!

In the meantime, keep your skills sharp with this step-by-step guide to the Ghost Bugger—a flashy winter-ready variation of the Woolly Bugger we tied up last week. It’s perfect for Puget Sound’s sea-run cutthroat and coho.

Read the full tutorial on our blog, Tight Lines: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/step-by-step-guide-tying-the-ghost-bugger-fly

#FlyTying #GhostBugger #WoollyBugger #WinterFlyFishing #PugetSoundFishing #OlympicFlyFishers

[Image: Ryan May]

❄️ February Friday Follies CANCELED Due to Weather

We hate to do it, but this month’s First Friday Follies (February 7) is canceled due to inclement weather. With melting snow and freezing temperatures forecast overnight, road conditions may be hazardous tomorrow morning, and we want everyone to stay safe.

The good news? We’re not letting the topic go to waste! “Rods, Reels, and Leaders—Because Even Fish Deserve a Fair Fight” will now be the focus of our March 7th Friday Follies. So, hold onto your best setups, leader secrets, and strong opinions—we’ll pick up right where we left off next month!

Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you in March!

❄️ February Friday Follies CANCELED Due to Weather

We hate to do it, but this month’s First Friday Follies (February 7) is canceled due to inclement weather. With melting snow and freezing temperatures forecast overnight, road conditions may be hazardous tomorrow morning, and we want everyone to stay safe.

The good news? We’re not letting the topic go to waste! “Rods, Reels, and Leaders—Because Even Fish Deserve a Fair Fight” will now be the focus of our March 7th Friday Follies. So, hold onto your best setups, leader secrets, and strong opinions—we’ll pick up right where we left off next month!

Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you in March!

🦟 We got really buggy this week in our Beginning Fly Tying Class, taking on one of the most timeless, versatile flies ever created—the Woolly Bugger!

A must-have anywhere you hit the water, the Woolly Bugger mimics everything from leeches and baitfish to crayfish and large aquatic insects. Whether fished in stillwater or moving water, its lifelike movement makes it incredibly effective for a wide range of species.

We explored two variations of the Woolly Bugger:
• One tied without wire, featuring a hackle feather tied in from the bend.
• Another using copper wire for ribbing to add segmentation and durability, tying the feather in at the index point.

We also introduced new materials to our tiers’ repertoire:
• Lead – Helps flies sink deeper into the strike zone.
• Marabou – A soft, flowing feather for tails that adds realistic movement.
• Beads – Used to create a weighted head, available in glass, brass, and tungsten for different sinking rates.
• Grizzly Hackle Feathers – Adds contrast, movement, and durability to the fly.

HUGE thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and creativity! Keep practicing your Woolly Buggers, work on adding dubbing to thread, and we’ll see you next Thursday for another timeless classic: leech patterns!

🦟 We got really buggy this week in our Beginning Fly Tying Class, taking on one of the most timeless, versatile flies ever created—the Woolly Bugger!

A must-have anywhere you hit the water, the Woolly Bugger mimics everything from leeches and baitfish to crayfish and large aquatic insects. Whether fished in stillwater or moving water, its lifelike movement makes it incredibly effective for a wide range of species.

We explored two variations of the Woolly Bugger:
• One tied without wire, featuring a hackle feather tied in from the bend.
• Another using copper wire for ribbing to add segmentation and durability, tying the feather in at the index point.

We also introduced new materials to our tiers’ repertoire:
• Lead – Helps flies sink deeper into the strike zone.
• Marabou – A soft, flowing feather for tails that adds realistic movement.
• Beads – Used to create a weighted head, available in glass, brass, and tungsten for different sinking rates.
• Grizzly Hackle Feathers – Adds contrast, movement, and durability to the fly.

HUGE thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm and creativity! Keep practicing your Woolly Buggers, work on adding dubbing to thread, and we’ll see you next Thursday for another timeless classic: leech patterns!

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