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Topic: New to the PNW  (Read 1911 times)

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BugNerd

  • Herring
  • **
  • Location: Seattle
  • Date Registered: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 48
Hi!  I've been here since Feb. '17.  Transplant from the Southeast US.  Fishin' is a lot different here for sure!

I fly fish and use conventional gear.  Here I like to target searun cutties, stocked rainbows, and just about anything else that swims.  Caught one pink from shore last year.  Picked up an inflatable kayak last year...Advanced Elements Straitedge Angler.  Pretty happy with it so far.  Seems like everyone has a hobie or pedals these days.

I'd like to connect with other folks in the Sound for Salmon.  Still new to the salt and don't feel super confident yet...so trying to expand my opportunities.

Any help/advice is appreciated.  Thanks!


IslandHoppa

  • iHoppa
  • Sturgeon
  • *******
  • Location: Camas, WA
  • Date Registered: May 2011
  • Posts: 1914
Welcome! I'm from the Southeast, too (New Orleans). This forum is an awesome group of guys (and gals) who love our sport and are happy to share tips, especially on safety. I'm down state in Camas haven't fished Seattle much but there's a strong representation there.
iHop

"Of all the things that wisdom provides to help one live one's entire life in happiness, the greatest by far is the possession of friendship." Epicurus

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BugNerd

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  • Location: Seattle
  • Date Registered: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 48
Thanks! NW Arkansas was where I called home.  :)


Tinker

  • Sturgeon
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  • Kevin
  • Location: 42.74°N 124.5°W
  • Date Registered: May 2013
  • Posts: 3338
Well, not everyone has a Hobie or pedals around here.  I sold my Hobie because they don't play well with fly lines, so keep that in mind as you get deeper into kayaking.

Welcome to the PNW and to NWKA.
The fish bite twice a day - just before we get here and right after we leave.