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Orvis Bellevues Exclusive Newslett

August 2013

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In This IssueUpcoming Schools and Seminars..

Carpocalypse 2013.

August Outlook....

Pink Salmon 101...Yakima River Forecast..

The Secret Sauce-Improving Your Cast.

Western Montana Forecast..

Tie of the Month-SF Baitfish.

Featured Getaway-Hubbards.

Hosted Travel..

From the ShopThey say time flies when youre having fun which

explains why I dont remember much ofJuly. The month has

been a blur of working in the shop and being on the river.

Im personally very much looking forward to our Augustfishing opportunities. I will be in Montana the first half of the

month but by the end of the trip will certainly be chomping

at the bit to come home to Washington. We have a lot of

great stuff coming up early this fall for trips and instruction.

For hosted travel we would love if you would join us on the

Deschutes chasing steelhead in late October. If you want to

sharpen your skills, be sure to check out one of our great

schools coming up.

Orvis Bellevue

10223 NE 10th St,

Bellevue, WA 98004(425)452-9138

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Upcoming

Seminars and Schools

Intro to Fly Fishing

September 8th

$150 (Limit 6 Students)Join the Orvis Bellevue staff for a day of learning to fly fish

course will cover casting, knot tying, fly selection, basi

entomology, Stillwater tactics, and how to read moving w

This full day course is held at a Private Ranch in North Bend

will include both classroom and on the water instruction. Th

great course for new and novice anglers. All equipment, lu

and beverages will be provided. Class size is limited to 6 stu

so call 425-452-9138 to reserve your spot today.

At Orvis Bellevue our greatest passion is sharing our fly fishing knowledge and skills with others. We

offer a variety of schools, seminars and personal instruction to help you advance as an angler and be moreproductive on the water. Our courses are designed to give anglers the skill set they need to be more confident

in their skills and knowledge. If you ever have any questions or would like to schedule a day of personal

instruction dont hesitate to call 425-452-9138.

Thursday

Knowledge Hatch

Thursday, Aug. 22nd

6:00pmThis month Fishing Manager Jason Cotta will be

talking about how to take your trout fishing skills to

the next level. This is a must see seminar for anglersof every skill level. Topics covered will include finding

fish, sub-surface and surface presentations, matching

the hatch, and fly selection.

Improved Trout Tactics



Intro to SteelheadingSeptember 22nd

$175 (Limit 6 Students)Join Fishing Manager Jason Cotta and steelhead master Lel

Miyawaki for a day of learning to catch chrome. This cour

will cover where to go, fly selection, rigging, single hand

tactics, two handed tactics and reading the water. Held on

Skykomish River, this course will be a half day of classroo

instruction and a half day on the water. This is the perfec

class for novice to intermediate anglers. Flies, terminal tac

lunch and beverages provided. Students must supply the

own wading gear and rod outfits. Call 425-452-9138to reserve your spot.

Intro to Fly Tying Series $150September 12

th, 19

th, & 26th

6-7 p.m.

Nothing is more rewarding that catching a fish on a fly you tied.

This three night class series is designed to teach students the

basics of fly tying. All tools and materials provided. Students will

also receive a free Silver Label Tying Kit at the time of the class

($189 value). Class size is limited to 6 students. Call us at

(425)452-9138 to reserve your spot.

Fishing Puget Sound Coho $100In-Store Presentation September 14th 8am

On the Water Clinic September 15th

$100 (Limit 6 Students)Puget Sound is an extremely diverse fishery that gives

anglers an opportunity to catch a variety of fish species. Joinrenowned saltwater expert Leland Miyawaki for a two day school

that will teach you how to fish the beaches more effectively. Thefirst day of the course will be in the classroom covering where togo, species to target, time of year, fly selection, and gear. Thesecond day will be on the water where students can put their newfound knowledge to use. Students must provide their own tackleand wading gear.



If you thought July was a great month to be on the water, you arein for a real treat this August. Fishing opportunities abound this monthlocally and across the west. The problem you may find is that there are

so many options, its hard to figure out what to do. Our recommendation,fish as much as possible!!!Trout anglers this month will find a variety of opportunities on

moving water and still waters. All of our local streams will still befishing well although they may drop into lower summer flows. TheForks of the Snoqualamie will fish well this month and a standarddry/dropper is all one needs to consistently catch fish. This month willbe your last chance to fish the Cedar river as it closes at the end ofAugust. The Yakima will remain at its summer flow between 4000-5000cfs. This makes wading in the lower canyon treacherous at best butthere are still many walk and wade opportunities from the Cle Elum up.Try access points like Easton or Bullfrog if you will be fishing from thebank. This is a great time of year to float the river if you have access to aboat or want to hire a guide for the day. Big dry flies up against the bankwill draw vicious strikes throughout the day. Trout anglers alsoshouldnt forget the North and South Fork of the Sky, as well as theirtributaries. While a little farther from the shop, these streams dont

receive as much pressure as some of our local fisheries. For anglerswilling to travel, there are plenty of great rivers in Montana, Idaho, andOregon you can be on within 4-7 hours.

If saltwater runs through your veins you couldnt ask for a better

month to be on the beaches. Millions of pink salmon have begunentering the sound and can be caught at a variety of places. Give us acall at the shop to find out what beaches have been fishing the best. Sea-run cutthroat fishing will continue to be good this month. Try throwingsmall baitfish patterns on an intermediate line to catch these feisty fish.Anglers will also start seeing coho salmon in the salt at the end of themonth which are an absolute blast on the fly rod.

Steelhead fishing will continue to improve as more summer runfish enter the systems. When fishing low and clear water be sure toadjust your fly selection accordingly. Small traditional steelhead fliessuch as Green Butt Skunks, Silver Hiltons, and Purple Perils will be yourticket for success. The best time to fish steelhead in August will be earlyor late in the day when the sun is low. It is at these times when fishbecome more active and are on the move. During the heat of the day fishwill keg up in deep runs making it a great time to switch to a doublenymph rig or beads.

Carpaholics rejoice when the temperatures are in the 100s on the

east side of the state because it will bring a lot of fish up shallow. If youare looking for a new challenge, head over to Vantage for a day of sightcasting to monster fish. The best time to fish for carp is between 11-5when the sun is high allowing you to see into the water. Check theforecast before making the drive and fish elsewhere if it is going to becloudy or windy.

August Outlook



Pink Salmon 101

In last months newsletter we ran a featured article on fishing for pink salmon so this may be old news for some oyou. However, with our email list growing daily and the number of people chasing humpies this year we thought iwould be good to have another brief overview of where to go, how to fish, and gear to use.

Pink Salmon, orHumpies, are the smallest and most abundant of our five Pacific Salmon. Pinks average fipounds and what makes them the most fun for fly anglers is that they eat flies. Pinks have a two-year life cycle,meaning that they only return to their natal rivers in odd-numbered years. It has been estimated that this yearsreturn will be between 46 million fish. If ever there was a time to get into beach fishing Puget Sound, this is it! you can fish for pinks, you can also fish for coho and sea-run cutthroat. For sure, there will be positive

reinforcement! Around the middle of July the action begins at the entrance to the Straits at Neah Bay and Sekiu thPort Angeles and into the central Sound. Keep tuned to the various information channels for the latest reports.

Public Beach AccessMarrowstone Island

Ft. FlaglerKitsap Peninsula

Point No PointWhidbey Island

West shore from Ft. Casey State Park southto Bush Pt.

Ala SpitEverett

Kayak Point County Park Mulkiteo State Park Picnic Point

West Seattle

Lincoln ParkSouth Sound

Browns Point

Recommended GearRod: 10 7-8 wt

Reel: Saltwater Rated Large Arbor

Line:

Saltwater All Rounder Access Intermediate Hydros Striper Intermediate

Leaders: 9 0X for floating lines 5 0X Tippet for sinking lines

Other Accessories

Stripping Basket Stripping Guards Hook Sharpener

Flies: (Anything Pink!!!)

The rivers that will host Pink returns Nooksack (154,000) Skagit (1,200,000) Snohomish system (988,000) Stillaguamish (410,000) Green (1,350,000) Puyallup (1,240,000) Nisqually (765,000)



Planning a Trip?Make your next trip down the Yakima a memorable one wit

Orvis Endorsed Guide Derek Young. Click on the logo to chec

out his website for more information and to book online.

Derek Young

Emerging Rivers Guide Service

(425)373-6417

Yakima River Forecast"August on the Yakima is a month of tough choices for f

anglers the water is high and fast, the smaller fish dominate the

water as they aggressively feed to get bigger - we like this, but it

changes your strategy if you going after wild, freshwater fish. Wit

many other choices this year, including pinks in the Sound, salmo

the rivers, and mountain creeks fishing very well, the Yakima can

some of its luster, as anglers look other places and towards Fall. T

makes it a perfect time to fish the Yakima, early in the morning, a

late in the afternoon until dark. Caddis, caddis, and more caddis. A

hoppers - terrestrials at the banks also grab the larger fish's atten

Think stout leaders, twitchy drifts, and accuracy - this is no layma

task and plan on losing a few flies in the trees, and remember wh

you did it. I find hundreds of perfectly good flies in the trees in

September while walking the banks of the receding river. See you

there!" Derek Young
http://www.emergingrivers.com/http://www.emergingrivers.com/http://www.emergingrivers.com/



The Secret SauceImproving your Casting,

The Easy Way

Improving your casting! The easy way!

One thing I get asked by new fly fisher people is, how do I get better at fly fishing? How do I get past the

initial frustration of how to get the line out and fish more! There is no one easy answer, but one of the things

you can do is to get out and practice! The key of course is to practice the right way.

Fly casting is about getting the line out accurately and as far as you need to for a given situation. Notice I

didnt mention distance, since your distance will vary based on where you are fishing, what species you are

fishing for and what obstacles you have in your way.

So how do I improve my casting? You need to understand what

you need to do.

1. Stopping and pausing understanding that a fly cast isabout the stop and the pause is step one in

understanding what you are doing when you cast your

setup. If you watch someone who cast well, youll see

that they arent working very hard and when its done

right its amazing how easy it looks!2. Rod loading simply, this is the bend in the rod! The

reason I can cast a fly that has almost no weight, is that

Im using the head of the fly line to load the fly rod.

Unlike conventional fishing gear where I have weight at

the end of the line and use it to sling shot my gear out to

where I want to fish.

3. Balanced casting stroke when I start a cast, I start withan initial pickup of the line and then get the line moving.

I want to keep my casting stroke balanced andappropriate to the amount of line that I have out. For a

short cast, I have a short stroke and for a longer cast I

lengthen my stroke. I generally start off with a new

caster and have them stop the rod at 10am and 2pm

imagine that 12 oclock is directly above your head. The

key is to keep your casting stroke balanced and use your

arm and shoulder and not your wrist!

A bent rod, is a loaded rod.

By: Bill Zytkowicz



After understanding what you are doing, the key is to get out there and practice. Practice a couple of times

a week, for 20 minutes, and practice the right way and your casting will improve dramatically!

We have plenty of books and videos in the shop to help you with this, private instruction is also available

and can shorten the learning curve immensely!

Now get out there and fish! And give us a report when you get back.

Tight lines!

Bill Zytkowicz

4. Appropriate application of power just as a balacasting stroke is key, you also have to use the

appropriate application of power for your cast! M

beginners start off with too much power and try t

power the line through the cast, however what y

want to do is to use the rod (pull it) and let the lin

load (bend) the rod and cast the line for you. Wit

short amount of line, you can use less power.

So the short answer to this problem is to cast slow

and when you start your cast, lift the rod to get t

line moving and break the surface tension on the

water and then use a gradual acceleration to a

hard stop! (Think of how you accelerate when y

leave a stop light while driving, if you press down

the accelerator gently your tires dont slip. Howe

if you press down hard, particularly on wet

pavement, you tend to spin your tires.)

5. Slack or more appropriately, lack of slack!Remember slack in your line is bad! The reason y

lift the rod before you start the cast, is to remove

slack in your line and to break the surface tension

the water. When you do that, you can use a lot l

power on your initial pickup and cast much easie

Private Casting

InstructionJust like lessons from a golf pro, taking a

couple hours of casting instruction will greatly

improve your skills and increase your productivity

when on the water. Whether you are a beginning

angler, or seasoned veteran, we will be able to

help you diagnose your casting stroke andimprove your skills. Call us at the shop to schedule

your lesson today! (425)452-9138.



Western Montana

Fishing Forecast

Western Montana August Forecast

Flows on most western Montana rivers continue to drop due to hot, sunny weather so heres the straight

skinny on the major drainages. Above all keep in mind information is your best asset and is always at your

disposal. Check websites, call shops and outfitters, and do your homework before hitting the road. Theres still

plenty of great fishing to be had across the state. Heres a quick look at the northwest part of the state.

KOOTENAI RIVER

Flows: 14,000cfs

General Water Conditions: very good

Hatches: caddis, pmds, green drakes, midge, aquatic moths,

terrestrials

Flows from Libby Dam just came down after six weeks of high water.

Heavy rain in late June filled the drainage and flows were high until last

week. 14,000cfs is terrific and the entire river is in great shape. Pmds

are still popping in the evening and spinners are on the water in the

mornings. Caddis are still thick in some areas and green drakes are still

around as well. With hot, dry weather, hoppers are growing fast andterrestrials will become increasingly important as the month

progresses.

MISSOULA AREA

Flows: lower than normal

General Water Conditions: Although flows are lower than

normal the biggest concern is high temps in the afternoons.

Fishing is still very good but mostly concentrated to the early

and late hours of the day.

Hatches: pmds, caddis

Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Clark Fork River flows continue to

drop. Conditions are still hot and dry but fishing is still good

especially early and late. For now there are no restrictions

but that may change. Water temps in the afternoons are

now hitting 70 degrees and lots of guides and outfitters are

getting off the water by early afternoon so as not to stress

fish. Your best bet for the Missoula area is to contact local

outfitters and shops to get the most up to date information.

nehan Outfitting Company 482 Upper Fork Road, Yaak MT, 59935 (406)295-4



Tie of the Month

Clouser MinnowTying Steps

1. Secure hook in vice and create a thread base overthe hook shank.

2. Tie in the dumbbell eyes on the top of the hookusing x-wraps.

3. Secure a bundle of buck tail on the top of the hookshank in front of the eyes. This bundle will be the

bottom color of the fly.

4. Fold the bucktail back over the dumbbell eyes andsecure to the hook behind them, (I like to use red

thread for this step to emulate gills), coat the tying

thread behind the eyes with head cement and let

dry.

5. Turn the hook over in the vice.6. Tie in several strands of krystal flash in front of the

dumbbell eyes.

7. Secure a bundle of buck tail to the hook, in front ofthe eyes.

8. Trim excess buck tail, cover butt ends with tyingthread, and finish the fly off with a whip finish or

several half hitches. Coat thread with head cement.

MaterialsHook: 9034 Size 6 to 3/0

Thread: 3/0

Eyes: Sized to match hook

Belly: Bucktail

Flash: Krystal Flash

Top: Bucktail

Color CombinationsThe Clouser Minow can be tied in a variety

of colors/sizes based on target species and

water conditions. Try a few of these color

combos on your next trip out.

Chartruese/White Olive/White All White All Black Pink White



y Fish and explore one of Americas iconic landscapes with

small group from Orvis on our Montana fly fishing trip.

ubbards Yellowstone Lodge is a working cattle ranch

ocated just a few miles from the northern boundary of

ellowstone National Park, overlooking Montanas Paradise

alley and its Yellowstone River. The lodge has been hosting

nglers for years and has twice been recognized as the Orvis

ndorsed Lodge of the Year. Their expert fly fishing guides are

elighted to share some of the best trout streams in the

ockies with our group, and July is a perfect time to visit therea for some Montana fly fishing. Theres also horseback

ding and other activities for those who dont fly fish, so its a

ell rounded western ranch experience at this Montana fly

shing lodge.

The Location

Paradise Valley, Montana, is right in the heart of some of

best fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains. We will be staying at

Hubbards Yellowstone Lodge, near Emigrant, Montana.

Conveniently located for guests traveling from the East and WesCoasts, guests arrive by flying to Bozeman, Montana where they

rent a car and drive to the lodge, or have Orvis Travel arrange a

private transfer. The drive is approximately 1 hour, through the

scenic Paradise Valley of the Yellowstone River. The trip is a perf

start to a Rocky Mountain experience. With daily flights on sever

carriers, Bozeman is very easy to get to. Most flights will arrive m

afternoon so most guests will arrive in time for the welcome

reception and dinner at the Ranch.

Hubbards Yellowstone Lodge has twice been recognized

the Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year. The lodges central locatio

allows guests and their fly fishing guides to access a wide variety

waters within an hour and half drive, including the well-known

Yellowstone River, Gardiner River, Slough Creek and Soda Butte

Creek. Whether western style float trips are your preference, or

would rather wade a small mountain stream, this area has it all.

Non-anglers will appreciate the lodges proximity to Yellowstone

National Park, only 30 minutes away. A variety of guided outdoo

activities are available for non-anglers to choose from, all of whi

can be set up directly with the lodge upon arrival.

Featured Getaway

Hubbards Yellowstone Lodge

Paradise Valley, Montana



The Fishing

Hubbards Yellowstone Lodge was selected

for this trip because of the areas natural beauty,

the lodges personalized service and its location in

the middle of Southwest Montanas best Blue

Ribbon trout streams. The lodge is just a few miles

from the Yellowstone River, and a short drive from

the fabled trout streams of Yellowstone Parks

northeastern corner. In addition to these well-known trout fishing gems, the lodges guides have

access to some of the lesser known and more

hidden away streams and mountain lakes. The

lodge even has its own trophy trout lake, Merrell

Lake, located right next to the lodge.

Yellowstone River Yellowstone National Park Spring Creek

There are so many trout streams and lakes in the region

that we cant possibly list them all here, but you can be sure th

guides will take you to the best of them, based on the fishing

conditions and your individual angling preferences. Youll have

opportunities to float some of the famous rivers, fish a technic

spring creek, or visit a mountain lake. Its hard to imagine a

better location in the Rocky Mountains for fly fishing, and you

have access to it with an expert fly fishing guide who calls thes

his home waters.

Nowhere in Montana are the fly fishing opportunities agreat as you will find near Hubbard's Yellowstone Lodge. Merre

Lake is a 90-acre lake on the property with trophy rainbow and

brown trout, and there are many other fishing destinations

within a short drive of the lodge. The lodge offers fly fishing tri

on the Yellowstone River, the many waters of Yellowstone

National Park, the world famous Spring Creeks, small creek

fishing on Tom Miner Creek, and horseback trips to Ram's Horn

Lake. Besides these well known fishing spots, there are dozens

other rivers, streams, and lakes in the area.

The guides at the lodge have years of guiding and fishinexperience that are invaluable for any fly fishing trip. The men

and women that will take you fishing know the intricacies of al

the waters in the area and the unique history of the region. Th

guides can assist novice anglers as well as seasoned veterans.

Their courteous manner, knowledge, and fun-filled attitudes w

put you at ease and provide the best environment for a great

fishing trip.



Non-angling activities

There is more than fly fishing and horseback riding. There are

hiking trails all over the ranch, and Hubbards guides are always

happy to get out and stretch their legs with you and show you

round. Wildlife is abundant, with elk, deer, birds of all shapes

nd sizes, bears, and more.

Yellowstone National Park is just down the road, and offers

everal days worth of sightseeing. The lodge can arrange all

ypes of trips into the Park. White water rafting is nearby on

he Yellowstone River. And the nearby towns all have greathops and historical sites for you to see.

Theres lots of horseback riding at Hubbards, and the ranch

an accommodate beginning and expert riders. There are trail

ides as well as free riding, which allows advanced riders a

hance to let their horse run, and you can even participate in

helping move cattle if youre inclined. The ranch has over 20

quare miles of land and is steeped in horse culture, so its an

exceptional place to ride.

Each angler package includes:

4 nights accommodations and 3 meals daily at HubbardsYellowstone Lodge

3 full days of guided fly fishing for anglers on a variety of areawaters, including float trips, wade trips and stillwater fishing

Access to the lodges private waters (Merrell Lake)

Fly Fishing equipment (rods, reels, line and waders)

Guided horseback riding on the ranch (available al a carte fornon-anglers)

Not i ncluded in your package:

Airfare to Bozeman, Montana

Rental car

Private transfers to the lodge on arrival and departure days

$200/car, roundtrip)Meals before checking in or after checking out of Hubbards

Flies (available for purchase on-site)

$5 per person per night accommodations tax (payable at check-out)

Gratuities

Alcoholic beverages

Items of a personal nature, phone calls, park entry fees andfishing licenses.

Guided non-angling activities, which can be arranged on-site

Trip Cancellation insurance

Reserving your space is easy. Call Orvis Travel and place your deposit by credit card. 800 547-4322

The deposit is 25% of the trip cost unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

Sign up online at www.orvis.com/resform. Once you have completed the reservation form you can call uswith your credit card deposit. If we are unable to confirm space, your card will not be charged.

15% discount on Orvis merchandise when you arrange your trip through Orvis Travel. You will received a VIP

customer card for booking a trip through Orvis Travel and it entitles you to a 15% discount on Orvis merchandise

from the time you book untillong after your trip is over.


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El Pescador Belize $3695February 16-22

nd2014

Includes: 6 nights lodging, 5 days guided fishing, Free H2 rod!!!,15% Discount Card, All Meals, Local AlcoholThis part of Belize is one of the best places to get a

ltwater Grand Slam: bonefish; permit; and tarpon in one day. The

ats are extensive and the lodge is well located so you dont have toavel far to be on the fish, although they go on endlessly north to theorder with Mexico. El Pescador caters to fly-fishers, but there areme great non-angling activities available as well. Theres excellent

norkeling, an extensive barrier reef, a dive shop and the option toke excursions to Maya ruins on the mainland.

Its a good place for yourfirst saltwater trip and theresn onsite coach to help you master sight casting on the flats. The largeumbers of bonefish mean youre chances of success are excellent,nd light tackle gear is available.

mbark on your next fly fishing adventure with our experienced staff. Hosted trips offer anglers the comfort of know

their trip will run as smoothly as possible under the watchful eye of one of our professional staff members. These tr

so give individuals the opportunity to fish destinations near and far for less than when booking on their own. Please

free to call us anytime with any questions and to book your next adventure today.

Deschutes River with Deep CanyonOutfitters $1125

October 24

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Join us for a three day wilderness float down thlower Deschutes River with Orvis Endorsed DeeCanyon Outfitters. The Deschutes is legendary f

its steelhead runs with multiple fish days a verycommon occurrence. On this trip you will camp

style with spacious tents and first class meals.Package price includes 3 days guided fishing an

meals. There are only 5 spots available on thisadventure so be sure to sign up early.

Hosted Travel

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