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Gig Harbor Fly Shop
United States
Registrace 28. 10. 2013
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
sales@gigharborflyshop.com
Gig Harbor Fly Shop
3115 Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-3474
sales@gigharborflyshop.com
Ten Essential Things You Need To Bring On A Fly Fishing Trip To Christmas Island
Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/
1. Patagonia Forra Wading Boots - ghfly.shop/Forra
2. Fishing Tights - amzn.to/3WleXQz
3. Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack - ghfly.shop/lumbarpack
4. Rio Elite GT Line w/ Kevlar Loop - ghfly.shop/GTline
5. Rio 25 lb Leader - ghfly.shop/Salt-Leader
Rio 25lb Tippet - ghfly.shop/SaltTippet
6. Smith Low Light Igniters - ghfly.shop/Smith
7. Patagonia UL Rain Jacket - ghfly.shop/PackableJacket
8. Take Stripping Basket - ghfly.shop/Take
9. Power Adapter - amzn.to/4eZ9BSp
10. Gifts For Locals - See the description in our village tour video - czcams.com/video/4QcwpkzRg6o/video.html
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Essential Flies:
Christmas Island Bonefish & Triggerfish Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/CXIflies
Giant Trevally & Saltwater Predator 13 Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/Salt-Predator
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Our favorite gear we fished:
Sage R8 Salt 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt
Scott Sector 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector
Sage R8 Salt 11wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt
Rio Bonefish Elite Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Bonefish
Rio Flats Pro Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Flats-Pro
Rio GT Elite Fly Line - ghfly.shop/GTline
Nautilus CCFx2 Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Nautilus
Sage Enforcer Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Enforcer
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1. Patagonia Forra Wading Boots - ghfly.shop/Forra
2. Fishing Tights - amzn.to/3WleXQz
3. Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack - ghfly.shop/lumbarpack
4. Rio Elite GT Line w/ Kevlar Loop - ghfly.shop/GTline
5. Rio 25 lb Leader - ghfly.shop/Salt-Leader
Rio 25lb Tippet - ghfly.shop/SaltTippet
6. Smith Low Light Igniters - ghfly.shop/Smith
7. Patagonia UL Rain Jacket - ghfly.shop/PackableJacket
8. Take Stripping Basket - ghfly.shop/Take
9. Power Adapter - amzn.to/4eZ9BSp
10. Gifts For Locals - See the description in our village tour video - czcams.com/video/4QcwpkzRg6o/video.html
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Essential Flies:
Christmas Island Bonefish & Triggerfish Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/CXIflies
Giant Trevally & Saltwater Predator 13 Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/Salt-Predator
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Our favorite gear we fished:
Sage R8 Salt 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt
Scott Sector 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector
Sage R8 Salt 11wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt
Rio Bonefish Elite Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Bonefish
Rio Flats Pro Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Flats-Pro
Rio GT Elite Fly Line - ghfly.shop/GTline
Nautilus CCFx2 Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Nautilus
Sage Enforcer Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Enforcer
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Fishing Christmas Island For The 1st Time - Conversation w/ Doug Foust - Gig Harbor Fly Cast Podcast
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ Listen/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ghfly.shop/GHFC-Apple Listen/Subscribe on Spotify - ghfly.shop/GHFC-Spotify #podcast #christmasisland #saltwaterflyfishing
What Was Christmas Island Like During The Covid Lockdown? Gig Harbor Fly Cast Podcast w/ Michael Jim
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ Listen/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ghfly.shop/GHFC-Apple Listen/Subscribe on Spotify - ghfly.shop/GHFC-Spotify #podcast #christmasisland #saltwaterflyfishing
Fly Fishing the Christmas Island Backcountry for Golden & Blue Trevally - Part 4 2024
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ Christmas Island Bonefish & Triggerfish Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/CXIflies Giant Trevally & Saltwater Predator 13 Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/Salt-Predator Sage R8 Salt 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Scott Sector 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector Sage R8 Salt 11wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Rio Bonefish Elite ...
Fly Fishing for Triggerfish & Bonefish on Christmas Island - Part 3
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ Christmas Island Bonefish & Triggerfish Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/CXIflies Giant Trevally & Saltwater Predator 13 Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/Salt-Predator Sage R8 Salt 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Scott Sector 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector Sage R8 Salt 11wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Rio Bonefish Elite ...
Christmas Island Fly Fishing Trip - Town Visit - Part 2
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ If you are going, we encourage you to bring extra supplies. Here's a partial list of stuff we bought to bring: Size 4 & 5 Soccer Balls - amzn.to/3W5XGcO Quality Pencils - amzn.to/3y413cb Notebooks - amzn.to/3WiceaG Extra Ball Pumps - amzn.to/3zEzJSl Pencil Sharpeners - amzn.to/4cYyQ5z Stuffed Animals - amzn.to/3Lj...
Fly Fishing Christmas Island - We Finally Got To Go Back! - 2024 part 1
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Christmas Island Trip Info - gigharborflyshop.com/hosted-travel/christmas-island/ Christmas Island Bonefish & Triggerfish Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/CXIflies Giant Trevally & Saltwater Predator 13 Fly Assortment - ghfly.shop/Salt-Predator Sage R8 Salt 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Scott Sector 8wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector Sage R8 Salt 11wt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Rio Bonefish Elite ...
Gig Harbor Fly Show VLOG June 2024 - Western Washington Fishing Report & Patagonia Spring 24
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Musky/Bass Group Trips - ghfly.shop/Musky Puget Sound Kayak Trips - ghfly.shop/SaltTrips Kayak Crabbing Trips - ghfly.shop/crabbing Fort Flagler Trip - ghfly.shop/flagler Montana Trips - ghfly.shop/Montana Olympic Peninsula Fall Salmon Trips - ghfly.shop/SalmonTrip Patagonia Spring 24 Patagonia Fitz Roy R1 Techface Hoody - gigharborflyshop.com/product/patagonia-ms-r1-techface-fitz-roy-trout-hoo...
Cultural Exploration Trip in Cuba - after the pandemic 2024
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Book Cuba Travel With Us! Zapata Aboard The Georgiana - ghfly.shop/Cuba Cultural Cuba Trip 2026 - ghfly.shop/Cultural All Hosted Travel - ghfly.shop/Hosted Sage R8 Salt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Scott Sector Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector Nautilus CCF-X2 Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/CCF-X2 Sage Enforcer Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Enforcer RIO Permit Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Permit RIO Flats Pro Fly Line - ghf...
Cuba - Fly Fishing The Zapata Peninsula Aboard The Georgiana
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Book Cuba Travel With Us! Zapata Aboard The Georgiana - ghfly.shop/Cuba Cultural Cuba Trip 2026 - ghfly.shop/Cultural All Hosted Travel - ghfly.shop/Hosted Sage R8 Salt Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Scott Sector Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/Sector Nautilus CCF-X2 Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/CCF-X2 Sage Enforcer Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Enforcer RIO Permit Fly Line - ghfly.shop/Permit RIO Flats Pro Fly Line - ghf...
How To Be Prepared For International Fishing Travel - Conversation w/ Pharmacist Scott Hueston
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Disclaimer - The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your doctor before taking any of these medications. leukotape P - amzn.to/4a6bNo9 Tylenol - amzn.to/3vgMS2p Advil - amzn.to/3PDcOfj Antihistamines Desloratadine 5mg - (prescription) Cetirizine 10mg - amzn.to/43zxgU1 Motion sickness Meclizine 25mg - amzn.to/3...
Is it worth upgrading to the Sage Spey II Fly Reel?!
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NEW Sage Spey II Reel - ghfly.shop/Spey-II-Reel Hosted Steelhead Trips on the OP - ghfly.shop/Hosted-Steel Sage Spey R8 Rod - ghfly.shop/R8-Spey RIO Skagit Max Launch - ghfly.shop/Max-Launch RIO Skagit Max Power - ghfly.shop/Max-Power Sage Enforcer Fly Reel - ghfly.shop/Enforcer #sage #steelhead #salmon #speycasting
Gig Harbor Fly Cast Vlog 2024 Episode 1 - Looking Back at 2023 & Forward to 2024!
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Join our Email Newsletter - ghfly.shop/Newsletter Check out our Classes - ghfly.shop/Learn Join us in Cuba - ghfly.shop/CubaTrips Join us in Christmas Island - ghfly.shop/CXI Join us in Holbox - ghfly.shop/Holbox Join us in Belize - ghfly.shop/Belize Join us in Montana - ghfly.shop/Montana Fish for Tiger Musky with us - ghfly.shop/Musky Chase some winter Steelhead with us - ghfly.shop/Hosted-St...
Rocky Point Permit Camp - Fishing Northern Ambergris Caye & Construction Update!
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Check out our other video from Belize 2024 - czcams.com/video/JX63NUt-1o0/video.html Join us in Belize next year - ghfly.shop/Belize Check out the Rocky Point Permit Camp - www.rockypointpermitcamp.com Gear Used: Patagonia Sun Hoody - ghfly.shop/GHFS-Hood Buff Sun Gloves - ghfly.shop/SunGlove Smith Guide's Choice Sunglasses - ghfly.shop/GuidesChoiceGlasses Sage R8 Salt - ghfly.shop/R8-Salt Sage...
Tropic Like It's Hot - UnBelizeable 2024 Fly Fishing Trip
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Check out our other video from Rocky Point Permit Camp - czcams.com/video/6IsZzpD7c4E/video.html Join us in Belize next year - ghfly.shop/Belize Check out the Rocky Point Permit Camp - www.rockypointpermitcamp.com Gear Used: Patagonia Sun Hoody - ghfly.shop/GHFS-Hood Buff Sun Gloves - ghfly.shop/SunGlove Smith Guide's Choice Sunglasses - ghfly.shop/GuidesChoiceGlasses Sage R8 Salt - ghfly.shop/...
Conversation with Steelheader Rich Simms - Gig Harbor Fly Cast Podcast
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Conversation with Steelheader Rich Simms - Gig Harbor Fly Cast Podcast
Fishing & Guiding Puget Sound Cutthroat - Gig Harbor Fly Cast Interview w/ guide Jeff Sorenson
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Fishing & Guiding Puget Sound Cutthroat - Gig Harbor Fly Cast Interview w/ guide Jeff Sorenson
1wt Trout Spey & Small Dries On Montana's Missouri River - Fall '23 Part 3
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1wt Trout Spey & Small Dries On Montana's Missouri River - Fall '23 Part 3
Fall Dry Fly Fishing on The Missouri River - Montana '23 Trip part 2
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Fall Dry Fly Fishing on The Missouri River - Montana '23 Trip part 2
Fly Fishing Montana's Missouri River in Craig, MT - streamers, dries, & trout spey 2023
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Fly Fishing Montana's Missouri River in Craig, MT - streamers, dries, & trout spey 2023
September Coho On Washington Coast Kayak Fishing
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September Coho On Washington Coast Kayak Fishing
Coastal Kayak Fly Fishing For Coho & Rockfish - August 2023 Part 3
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Coastal Kayak Fly Fishing For Coho & Rockfish - August 2023 Part 3
Western Washington Fly Fishing Opportunities Throughout The Year - Podcast w/ Aaron O'Brien
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Western Washington Fly Fishing Opportunities Throughout The Year - Podcast w/ Aaron O'Brien
Washington Coast Kayak Fishing - Aug '23 Part 2 - Coho Salmon & Rockfish On The Fly!
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Washington Coast Kayak Fishing - Aug '23 Part 2 - Coho Salmon & Rockfish On The Fly!
Gig Harbor Fly Show VLOG 2023 Episode 6 - Fall Coho, Spey School, Grundens, Logo Shirts & More
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Gig Harbor Fly Show VLOG 2023 Episode 6 - Fall Coho, Spey School, Grundens, Logo Shirts & More
Kayak Fly Fishing Coho, Kings, & Rockfish On The WA Coast - Aug '23 Part 1
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Kayak Fly Fishing Coho, Kings, & Rockfish On The WA Coast - Aug '23 Part 1
Coho and Pink Salmon On The Fly - Kayak Fishing & Crabbing The North Sound
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Coho and Pink Salmon On The Fly - Kayak Fishing & Crabbing The North Sound
Chasing Salty Kings - Kayak Fishing in Washington
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Chasing Salty Kings - Kayak Fishing in Washington
Gig Harbor Fly Show - Summer Vlog 2023 Episode 5 - Firepits, Spey, Kayak Fishing, & More!
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Gig Harbor Fly Show - Summer Vlog 2023 Episode 5 - Firepits, Spey, Kayak Fishing, & More!
Insane Rockfish Blitz - Kayak Fly Fishing Washington's Wild Coast
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Insane Rockfish Blitz - Kayak Fly Fishing Washington's Wild Coast
Great presentation, I don't like fishing with other people but i'm thinking you and I could hang out !!!
Great video. What was the average length of cast needed for trigger fish.
I’d say average casts were 40-50 feet. Short casts were as short as 15. Longer casts over 50’ were uncommon and resulted in lots of spooked fish
Im going have to question the "resident coho" idea...salmon are transitory...kokanee...resident status for sure but all others are migatory
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.
How do you use the feet extenders
What feet extenders are you referring to?
I had the traveler 2000 sence 1988 awesome vise
That’s awesome!
Cool video I’m looking at the pa12 or maybe an old town. Are you a dealer here in WA?
We definitely are!
Show how easy it is to roll onto its side when you have a few fishing poles, your net, tackle box, etc. After all, it is a fishing kayak, right?
Is it that hard to take your h-crate out of the kayak and set the wheels?
It's been a few years, are you still using it? How is the durability? What are you using now instead?
We are still using it! Super durable!
Just bought the Smurf Blue one today. I'm all a-quiver ! lol
Love it!!
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
It’s just the way I’ve done it. If there’s a better way, I’m all down for that!!
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.
Glad you enjoyed it! And glad you had the chance to fish Christmas Island too!
I have a question. At 2:53 you say "the clear water has some rocker to it in the front and back" what does that mean? Thank you for helping me.
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.
@@Gigharborflyshop Thanks.
Thanks for the video, very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Parachute Adams Irresistible
Excellent fly. Especially when the light is tough
I sold my standard Hobie scupper cart and replaced it with the C-Tug and I have been very happy with the C-Tug.
C-tug is super versatile. And doesn’t put stress on the scuppers too
Great tip, this would work nice on the the kayak I like to bring a couple of rods and its a struggle to set it up in the yak.
Good call!
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
An attachable rail system would be sweet!
Shutdown for 3.5 years!? I’m glad they’re back up and running. Great interview
Thanks!
Opinion on 8wt casts over 40', 60' and 80'
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 !
Glad it helps!!
Great video, I plan on going myself. I was planning on using my 7wt sector for bones. Would that work?
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/
Do you know if there is bluegill in there? Lake nahwatzel?
I think there's bluegill in nearly every lake on the kitsap peninsula and in mason county.
@@Gigharborflyshop thank you
usual outstanding clip you probably need to do a trip to cocos island everything in this clip but bigger plus bumpies
Jeez, great question. I honestly don’t know why I do it. My way might just be more from habit than the most efficient. Would love others input here.
The people here are bustling and cheerful, there are also beautiful things here, I will definitely visit them
Cool video! Thanks!
Thanks!!
I use a 11/12 Enforcer on my 15' 10 weight spey rod. Great drag for big kings in Alaska.
That’s a great drag on ANY fish!
This is a beautiful reel. I used the smallest model for a month in New Zealand swinging and it is a flawless piece of equipment.
Thanks for the report. I really like it too!
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.
Yeah it’s humbling how much Rich has done for our precious steelhead.
Qs Kokatat suit vs wetsuit? Whats your advice? Also how can you tell if lingcod a female?
Kokatat dry suit all the way. Wetsuit sounds so uncomfortable. Pretty much all the big ones are females. I don’t think the males get that big.
Thanks for sharing, nice video!
You’re welcome!
Fire Tiger? Looks like a baby peacock bass... That is a great color for peacock bass.
I’ve never caught a peacock. Hopefully some day!!
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?
You could use a Gamakatsu G-Stinger or just tie with mono or braid a stinger off the bend of the hook.
@@Gigharborflyshopwent with the Gamakatsu G Stinger
Can you put that seat farther back than you had it on the Zepplin 10?
It’s got an adjustable seat with the straps
Do you have an opinion about the commander?
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
Thanks for the comparison. Curious about how the Clearwater compares to the water master Kodiak that the video briefly showed.
Hello, we liked the Clearwater more because of the upgradable oars and the better raft design for rivers with more rocker in the front and back.
Some flies you just can’t buy !
ain't that the truth!!
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!
I hope you’re not going alone….
Great info I also like the rack of guitars in the back!
Thanks!
The people are amazing! Great video
Yes they are!
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.
@@Gigharborflyshop Thanks!
What line wt fly rod are you using for these size of flys?
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
Sage is king!!!
Where do you guys camp around that area? Is there a fee?
Our camp spot comes with its positives and negatives. It’s not necessarily an easy area to camp!
you didn't include the best fly for cutthroat trout the reverse spider hands down catches way more than any other mind you the muddler isn't far behind either.
The reverse spider is good but I have found it be more effective seasonally. I also find it more effective in lower river situations than the salt.
Your videos always rock Blake. Cheers, Mazen
Thanks Mazen!!
Splitting the rod pulls the fly line to Leader loop back into the guides- right?
Only if it is a long leader.
@@Gigharborflyshop All the leaders are 7 to 9 ft so to do this I had to eliminate the loop to loop and tie a clinch knot from the leader to the fly line--that allows it to slip through the eyes without catching.
if you're using a 6+ weight rod there will likely be a second stripping guide. You can also attach the fly to that instead of the lower stripping guide. I never use the fly keeper, they are worthless in my opinion.
I never tie to the loop of the fly line. The leader material will cut through the plastic of the loop. The core of the line should still be intact which provides the majority of breaking strength though. But I try to keep my loops clean and tidy. If the loop is wide and hanging up on the guides, it might be looped on incorrectly. The proper way to loop on the leader is to pass the leader loop over the fly line and then thread the tip of the leader through the loop of the fly line, then when you pull down it will make a double symmetrical loop that kind of looks like a figure eight right before it pulls tight. The loop of the leader should be pulling on both sides of the loop of the fly line equally. I hope that makes sense. It's simple, yet complicated to explain with words! haha
@@Gigharborflyshop Yes I am using the second guide; if your leader/tippet is more than 2x the distance from the back of the reel and that second guide, the leader to fly line loops will be pulled into the upper guides of the top section when you pull the top 2 sections (4 piece rod) down adjacent to the bottom 2. So for example on my orvis 8"6" rod, that distance is 3'6". So if the leader and tippet is greater than 2x that ( or 7 feet) the loops get pulled in. I have a 9' leader so the loops get pulled din by 2 feet.
Could you put a70# lab on the back of the Clearwater?
Yeah, but I’d probably want to put something down underneath that’s maybe a little more rigid? But size and capacity are fine.
Is it possible to sight fly fishing in puget sound? Thanks 🙏
Yes, kinda. But it’s not like tropical saltwater flats type of sight fishing.