The rain is here in earnest, so why not go indoors and stay dry while at the same time learning something new about fishing. Here are a few Seattle area seminars and events that you may want to check out!
• Ted’s Sport Center, 15526 Highway 99 North in Lynnwood, is hosting a free blackmouth fishery clinic 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday with Captain Downriggin’s John Abbott. Details: 425-743-9505.
• Three Rivers Marine and Tackle, 24300 Snohomish Woodinville Road in Woodinville, is hosting a blackmouth fishing seminar 7 p.m. Wednesday with Capt. Randy Doucet of Northwest Fishing Charters and Capt. Andy Shanks with Island Guide Service. Details: 425-415-1575 or www.3riversmarine.com.
• The Orvis Store in Bellevue is hosting a winter steelhead roundtable at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Learn from the best steelhead anglers about flies, presentation techniques, casts and water reading. Details: 425-452-9138.
• The Sportsmen for the Preservation of our Rivers and Streams are looking for volunteers 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for a cleanup on the Skagit River in LaConner. Details: 253-861-8964 or rosendo64@yahoo.com.
This came through my inbox this morning and I thought I would pass it along. Wish the promoters (for just about everything) would get on the band wagon a little earlier and let people know what is going on more than a few days in advance. I see that happen all the time, and it annoys me greatly!
The Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo will be held June 20, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Lake Tye in Monroe, WA and is open to the public, free of charge.
The Fair’s objectives are to:
* Drive awareness and excitement about fly fishing to people new to this historic sport.
* Provide opportunities to learn about fly fishing through instructional demonstrations and skill workshops.
* Connect new and seasoned anglers with the local fly fishing industry leaders.
* Challenge anglers of all skill levels in casting competitions.
What can you do at the Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo? You can meet and talk to the owners and managers of local Puget Sound fly shops, learn to cast a fly rod, get involved in protecting our local waters and fish, meet fly fishing guides, find a fly fishing club near your home, attend workshops, and compete in casting competitions for single-handed or double-handed fly rods. Check out the Fair’s Schedule of Events, and all of the Fair Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Free Food, Free Drink!
Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments will be available during lunchtime at no charge for all Fair attendees.
Two Fantastic Raffles!
One raffle for fly fishers who bring potential fly fishers to the event – the more people you bring, the more tickets you get! And a second raffle for potential fly fishers. New to fly fishing or interested in the sport? This raffle is for you.
For a list of prizes and their donors, click here.
Bring your family and friends and come see what makes fly fishing such a fun and enjoyable sport!
All the applicable details including the impressive list of exhibitors, directions and activities are located on the event site: http://jimmygreenflyexpo.com
So, if you don’t have plans for this weekend or are looking for something to take dad to (remember Father’s day?) here you go!
