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What a day on the river… 11 club members took on the challenge of exploring the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie for the first time as a group yesterday—and it paid off BIG!

Some of us hiked 20 to 30 minutes into the woods, others pushed up or downstream in search of pocket water. Nearly everyone got into fish.

Not pictured in the group shot: George and Kieran. George headed down to the water straight away and Kieran was already well upriver… after turning up at 5:45am!

🎣 The day’s catch ranged from spirited 2-inchers to chunky 10-inch rainbow and cutthroat trout, with most falling in the sweet spot between 5 and 7 inches. Not a numbers game—this was about wild fish in wild water on an idyllic summer day.

To be fair, it wasn’t always easy—boulder scrambles, technical casts, and wader-soaked crossings—but the rewards were real.

A huge thank-you to everyone who showed up and made the day what it was! Exploring unfamiliar water takes a certain mindset—curious, patient, and up for a little adventure. You brought all of that and more. The laughs and conversations, the shared resources and tips, the quiet moments on the riverbank... that’s what really sticks after the memory of the fish you caught fades.

Proud and grateful to fish alongside this crew! More shots from the trip coming this week—along with tips on which flies worked best.

Already a member? Check our calendar to meet up with us on our next outing: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/calendar.

Not a member? Join us today to go on future trips. You’ll also gain access to additional resources for fly fishing our favorite spots, including detailed access points, the best fly patterns for the season, and tips to make your outing a success.

📸 Kieran Hayes, Greg Sisson, Ryan May

What a day on the river… 11 club members took on the challenge of exploring the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie for the first time as a group yesterday—and it paid off BIG!

Some of us hiked 20 to 30 minutes into the woods, others pushed up or downstream in search of pocket water. Nearly everyone got into fish.

Not pictured in the group shot: George and Kieran. George headed down to the water straight away and Kieran was already well upriver… after turning up at 5:45am!

🎣 The day’s catch ranged from spirited 2-inchers to chunky 10-inch rainbow and cutthroat trout, with most falling in the sweet spot between 5 and 7 inches. Not a numbers game—this was about wild fish in wild water on an idyllic summer day.

To be fair, it wasn’t always easy—boulder scrambles, technical casts, and wader-soaked crossings—but the rewards were real.

A huge thank-you to everyone who showed up and made the day what it was! Exploring unfamiliar water takes a certain mindset—curious, patient, and up for a little adventure. You brought all of that and more. The laughs and conversations, the shared resources and tips, the quiet moments on the riverbank... that’s what really sticks after the memory of the fish you caught fades.

Proud and grateful to fish alongside this crew! More shots from the trip coming this week—along with tips on which flies worked best.

Already a member? Check our calendar to meet up with us on our next outing: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/calendar.

Not a member? Join us today to go on future trips. You’ll also gain access to additional resources for fly fishing our favorite spots, including detailed access points, the best fly patterns for the season, and tips to make your outing a success.

📸 Kieran Hayes, Greg Sisson, Ryan May

Fly Fishing Silver Creek, Idaho on the Fourth of July – Green Drakes & Freedom

🎆 Club President Greg Sisson sent us this quiet moment from Silver Creek, Idaho—celebrating the Fourth a little early with clear skies, calm water, and trout rising to a steady green drake hatch around noon.

As we gather this weekend with friends and family—or sneak off to our favorite waters—we’re reminded how lucky we are. Lucky to fish wild places. Lucky to live in a country where public lands, free-flowing rivers, and peaceful lakes still exist. And forever grateful to those who’ve sacrificed to protect the freedoms that make it all possible.

🧨 From all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds, happy Independence Day! 💥

Stay safe, fish well, and may your own Fourth be filled with peace and rising trout. 🐟 🎣

Fly Fishing Silver Creek, Idaho on the Fourth of July – Green Drakes & Freedom

🎆 Club President Greg Sisson sent us this quiet moment from Silver Creek, Idaho—celebrating the Fourth a little early with clear skies, calm water, and trout rising to a steady green drake hatch around noon.

As we gather this weekend with friends and family—or sneak off to our favorite waters—we’re reminded how lucky we are. Lucky to fish wild places. Lucky to live in a country where public lands, free-flowing rivers, and peaceful lakes still exist. And forever grateful to those who’ve sacrificed to protect the freedoms that make it all possible.

🧨 From all of us at Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds, happy Independence Day! 💥

Stay safe, fish well, and may your own Fourth be filled with peace and rising trout. 🐟 🎣

🌿 Recap: Picnic Point Spring Cleanup – May 31 🌿

We had a great turnout for Saturday’s conservation event—nearly 20 volunteers, including a crew from the UW Foster School of Business completing their service requirement.

New member James F. Chang and his daughter Michelle joined us too—Michelle’s favorite part of the day? “The cutting!” (We were trimming back grass around our young plants, and she went all in!)

Justin and Renee Pelan also showed up in a big way— Justin Pelan recently relocated to the area and has already been chasing trout on the Cedar River while picking up the sport.

🌧️ The weather was misty but held off just long enough—we got the last plant mulched just before a proper downpour hit at noon.

💪 We moved a serious amount of mulch over the bridge and into the restoration area, tucking in our native plants with cardboard and bark to help them thrive this summer. We also cleared weeds, picked up loads of trash, and left the beach better than we found it.

🐾 Friendly reminder for beachgoers: If you're walking your dog, please pack out used waste bags—leaving them behind in the bushes just means someone else has to handle it later. Let’s keep it clean for everyone!

Bonus moment: we shared the shoreline with a wedding crew setting up for their 2PM ceremony. Huge congrats to the happy couple! 💍

Thanks again to everyone who showed up and dug in—see you at the next one this September!

📸: Dennis Potter & Ryan May

🌿 Recap: Picnic Point Spring Cleanup – May 31 🌿

We had a great turnout for Saturday’s conservation event—nearly 20 volunteers, including a crew from the UW Foster School of Business completing their service requirement.

New member James F. Chang and his daughter Michelle joined us too—Michelle’s favorite part of the day? “The cutting!” (We were trimming back grass around our young plants, and she went all in!)

Justin and Renee Pelan also showed up in a big way— Justin Pelan recently relocated to the area and has already been chasing trout on the Cedar River while picking up the sport.

🌧️ The weather was misty but held off just long enough—we got the last plant mulched just before a proper downpour hit at noon.

💪 We moved a serious amount of mulch over the bridge and into the restoration area, tucking in our native plants with cardboard and bark to help them thrive this summer. We also cleared weeds, picked up loads of trash, and left the beach better than we found it.

🐾 Friendly reminder for beachgoers: If you're walking your dog, please pack out used waste bags—leaving them behind in the bushes just means someone else has to handle it later. Let’s keep it clean for everyone!

Bonus moment: we shared the shoreline with a wedding crew setting up for their 2PM ceremony. Huge congrats to the happy couple! 💍

Thanks again to everyone who showed up and dug in—see you at the next one this September!

📸: Dennis Potter & Ryan May

🌿 Recap: Picnic Point Spring Cleanup – May 31 🌿

We had a great turnout for Saturday’s conservation event—nearly 20 volunteers, including a crew from the @uwfosterschool completing their service requirement.

New member @jamesfr.chang and his daughter Michelle joined us too—Michelle’s favorite part of the day? “The cutting!” (We were trimming back grass around our young plants, and she went all in!)

Justin and Renee Pelan also showed up in a big way— One of our newest members, Justin recently relocated to the area and has already been chasing trout on the Cedar River while picking up the sport.

🌧️ The weather was misty but held off just long enough—we got the last plant mulched just before a proper downpour hit at noon.

💪 We moved a serious amount of mulch over the bridge and into the restoration area, tucking in our native plants with cardboard and bark to help them thrive this summer. We also cleared weeds, picked up loads of trash, and left the beach better than we found it.

🐾 Friendly reminder for beachgoers: If you're walking your dog, please pack out used waste bags—leaving them behind in the bushes just means someone else has to handle it later. Let’s keep it clean for everyone!

Bonus moment: we shared the shoreline with a wedding crew setting up for their 2PM ceremony. Huge congrats to the happy couple! 💍

Thanks again to @snohomishhealthyforestproject, @thatbirdinggirl and everyone who showed up and dug in—see you at the next one this September!

📸: Dennis Potter & Ryan May

🌿 Recap: Picnic Point Spring Cleanup – May 31 🌿

We had a great turnout for Saturday’s conservation event—nearly 20 volunteers, including a crew from the @uwfosterschool completing their service requirement.

New member @jamesfr.chang and his daughter Michelle joined us too—Michelle’s favorite part of the day? “The cutting!” (We were trimming back grass around our young plants, and she went all in!)

Justin and Renee Pelan also showed up in a big way— One of our newest members, Justin recently relocated to the area and has already been chasing trout on the Cedar River while picking up the sport.

🌧️ The weather was misty but held off just long enough—we got the last plant mulched just before a proper downpour hit at noon.

💪 We moved a serious amount of mulch over the bridge and into the restoration area, tucking in our native plants with cardboard and bark to help them thrive this summer. We also cleared weeds, picked up loads of trash, and left the beach better than we found it.

🐾 Friendly reminder for beachgoers: If you're walking your dog, please pack out used waste bags—leaving them behind in the bushes just means someone else has to handle it later. Let’s keep it clean for everyone!

Bonus moment: we shared the shoreline with a wedding crew setting up for their 2PM ceremony. Huge congrats to the happy couple! 💍

Thanks again to @snohomishhealthyforestproject, @thatbirdinggirl and everyone who showed up and dug in—see you at the next one this September!

📸: Dennis Potter & Ryan May

🔉 Listen to the creek and you’ll hear what we’re working to protect.

The clear, cold water flowing through Picnic Point Creek provides vital habitat for salmon, birds, and countless other species. But in the background, you can see the native plants we installed last time are being crowded by weeds.

Join us tomorrow, May 31st, from 10 a.m. to noon as we team up with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project to clear weeds, spread mulch, and keep this fragile habitat thriving.

📍 Picnic Point Park, Edmonds (7231 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98036)

🧤 Tools provided. Open to all.

✅ Sign up now through our Linktree 👆👆👆

Let’s give this water—and the life it supports—every advantage we can!

🔉 Listen to the creek and you’ll hear what we’re working to protect.

The clear, cold water flowing through Picnic Point Creek provides vital habitat for salmon, birds, and countless other species. But in the background, you can see the native plants we installed last time are being crowded by weeds.

Join us tomorrow, May 31st, from 10 a.m. to noon as we team up with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project to clear weeds, spread mulch, and keep this fragile habitat thriving.

📍 Picnic Point Park, Edmonds (7231 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98036)

🧤 Tools provided. Open to all.

✅ Sign up now through our Linktree 👆👆👆

Let’s give this water—and the life it supports—every advantage we can!

Yikes – look at all the grass that’s choking out our new plants!

Please join us and our friends @thatbirdinggirl and @snohomishhealthyforestproject, this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 SIGN UP IN OUR LINKTREE 👆👆👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the official site in our Linktree 👆👆👆

Yikes – look at all the grass that’s choking out our new plants!

Please join us and our friends @thatbirdinggirl and @snohomishhealthyforestproject, this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 SIGN UP IN OUR LINKTREE 👆👆👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the official site in our Linktree 👆👆👆

Please join us and our friends @snohomishhealthyforestproject and @thatbirdinggirl this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 Sign up today though our Linktree 👆👆👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants including Tall Oregon Grape, Black Twinberry, Mock Orange, Red-flowering Currant, Salal, Shore Pine, Snowberry, Sword Fern, and Vine Maple.

This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

WHAT TO BRING
Please layer your clothing appropriately for weather conditions. Wear long sleeves and long pants you don't mind getting dirty, wet, and muddy, along with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Lightweight jackets, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are also recommended.

Preliminary forecast looks good. But remember to bring rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Also bring water and a snack.

Hand tools and gloves will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please do not bring power tools or herbicides.

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
There is free parking on site. However, this lot can fill up on weekends and sunny days, so try to arrive early or carpool if possible.

Hope to see you there!

Please join us and our friends @snohomishhealthyforestproject and @thatbirdinggirl this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 Sign up today though our Linktree 👆👆👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants including Tall Oregon Grape, Black Twinberry, Mock Orange, Red-flowering Currant, Salal, Shore Pine, Snowberry, Sword Fern, and Vine Maple.

This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

WHAT TO BRING
Please layer your clothing appropriately for weather conditions. Wear long sleeves and long pants you don't mind getting dirty, wet, and muddy, along with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Lightweight jackets, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are also recommended.

Preliminary forecast looks good. But remember to bring rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Also bring water and a snack.

Hand tools and gloves will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please do not bring power tools or herbicides.

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
There is free parking on site. However, this lot can fill up on weekends and sunny days, so try to arrive early or carpool if possible.

Hope to see you there!

Memory moves deepest through still waters. This Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those whose sacrifice lives on in the freedoms we carry forward.

Memory moves deepest through still waters. This Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those whose sacrifice lives on in the freedoms we carry forward.

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

SIGN UP HERE TODAY: https://cerv.is/0282x212

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

Learn more or sign up here today: https://cerv.is/0282x212

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

SIGN UP HERE TODAY: https://cerv.is/0282x212

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

Learn more or sign up here today: https://cerv.is/0282x212

Stillwater Success at Lone Lake! 🛶☀️

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our club’s lake fishing clinic yesterday. Under sunny skies and calm water, a great group of new stillwater anglers joined mentors Tom Langley, Dennis Potter, and Greg Sisson for a hands-on workshop covering gear, boat setup, trolling techniques, and more.

Tom kicked things off with a shoreline session on reading lake water, then we hit the water where everyone landed fish—including Amy Phillips, who caught one on her own hand-tied fly after sailing through our Beginning Fly Tying class this past winter!

🎉 Special shoutout to Justin, fresh from Ohio, for getting his first fish in his new boat. 🎣

Thanks to everyone who came out, asked smart questions, and made it such a fun, rewarding day on the water. Stay tuned for more clinics to come!

📸: Dennis Potter - Amy with her catch (on her own fly!) + Tom’s lakeside talk

Stillwater Success at Lone Lake! 🛶☀️

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our club’s lake fishing clinic yesterday. Under sunny skies and calm water, a great group of new stillwater anglers joined mentors Tom Langley, Dennis Potter, and Greg Sisson for a hands-on workshop covering gear, boat setup, trolling techniques, and more.

Tom kicked things off with a shoreline session on reading lake water, then we hit the water where everyone landed fish—including Amy Phillips, who caught one on her own hand-tied fly after sailing through our Beginning Fly Tying class this past winter!

🎉 Special shoutout to Justin, fresh from Ohio, for getting his first fish in his new boat. 🎣

Thanks to everyone who came out, asked smart questions, and made it such a fun, rewarding day on the water. Stay tuned for more clinics to come!

📸: Dennis Potter - Amy with her catch (on her own fly!) + Tom’s lakeside talk

Please join us with our friends @snohomishhealthyforestproject and @thatbirdinggirl, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Spring Cleanup on Picnic Point Beach.

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

SIGN UP IN OUR BIO ABOVE! 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants!

This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

WHAT TO BRING
Please layer your clothing appropriately for weather conditions. Wear long sleeves and long pants you don't mind getting dirty, wet, and muddy, along with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Lightweight jackets, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are also recommended.

Preliminary forecast looks perfect. But remember to bring rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Also bring water and a snack.

Hand tools and gloves will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please do not bring power tools or herbicides.

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
There is free parking on site. However, this lot can fill up on weekends and sunny days, so try to arrive early or carpool if possible.

Hope to see you there!

Please join us with our friends @snohomishhealthyforestproject and @thatbirdinggirl, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Spring Cleanup on Picnic Point Beach.

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

SIGN UP IN OUR BIO ABOVE! 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants!

This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

WHAT TO BRING
Please layer your clothing appropriately for weather conditions. Wear long sleeves and long pants you don't mind getting dirty, wet, and muddy, along with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Lightweight jackets, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are also recommended.

Preliminary forecast looks perfect. But remember to bring rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Also bring water and a snack.

Hand tools and gloves will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please do not bring power tools or herbicides.

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
There is free parking on site. However, this lot can fill up on weekends and sunny days, so try to arrive early or carpool if possible.

Hope to see you there!

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 Sign up today through the link in our bio 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the link in our bio 👆

Please join us and our friends with the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Beach Cleanup on Picnic Point.

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

👉 Sign up today through the link in our bio 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants! This time, we’ll clear grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and spread mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion. And with pink salmon returning to Puget Sound in record numbers this year, 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 and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the link in our bio 👆

Please join us and our friends @thatbirdinggirl and @snohomishhealthyforestproject, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Spring Cleanup Event on Picnic Point Beach.

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

👉 Sign up today through our Linktree 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants including Tall Oregon Grape, Black Twinberry, Mock Orange, Red-flowering Currant, Salal, Shore Pine, Snowberry, Sword Fern, and Vine Maple.

This time, we’ll be checking on these new plants and spreading mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the link in our bio 👆

Please join us and our friends @thatbirdinggirl and @snohomishhealthyforestproject, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon for a Spring Cleanup Event on Picnic Point Beach.

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

👉 Sign up today through our Linktree 👆

Thanks to the fantastic turnout at our last event, we installed nearly 90 native plants including Tall Oregon Grape, Black Twinberry, Mock Orange, Red-flowering Currant, Salal, Shore Pine, Snowberry, Sword Fern, and Vine Maple.

This time, we’ll be checking on these new plants and spreading mulch to help retain moisture and protect them during upcoming summer temperatures. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

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

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

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

👉 Learn more or sign up through the link in our bio 👆

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly welcomes Travis Johnson, fly fishing guide, instructor, and the owner and operator of All Waters Angling. Travis will be our guest speaker June 10th from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center. He’ll prep us for the summer run with a presentation on steelhead and spey fishing.

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

LOCATION

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

ABOUT TRAVIS JOHNSON

Travis Johnson is a distinguished fly fishing guide and instructor, renowned for his expertise in Spey casting and his dedication to teaching the art of fly fishing. As the owner and operator of All Waters Angling, based in Maupin, Oregon, he offers guided experiences on some of Oregon's premier rivers, including the Deschutes, Clackamas, and Sandy Rivers.

With over a decade of guiding experience, Travis has cultivated a reputation for teaching anglers of all levels. His instructional approach focuses on personalized guidance. He helps clients enhance their casting techniques and overall fishing skills by identifying individual casting patterns and providing tailored advice, making complex techniques more accessible.

In addition to guiding, Travis is an accomplished competitive caster, having achieved recognition as a world champion in distance Spey casting.

His commitment to the sport also extends well beyond personal achievement. Travis contributes to the fly fishing community through instructional content and participation in events. His Instagram account @all_waters_angling showcases his sense of humor and dedication to helping others become better anglers while offering a window into his guided trips.

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.

Connect with us online through the link above.

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly welcomes Travis Johnson, fly fishing guide, instructor, and the owner and operator of All Waters Angling. Travis will be our guest speaker June 10th from 6 to 8 pm at Lake Ballinger Center. He’ll prep us for the summer run with a presentation on steelhead and spey fishing.

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

LOCATION

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

ABOUT TRAVIS JOHNSON

Travis Johnson is a distinguished fly fishing guide and instructor, renowned for his expertise in Spey casting and his dedication to teaching the art of fly fishing. As the owner and operator of All Waters Angling, based in Maupin, Oregon, he offers guided experiences on some of Oregon's premier rivers, including the Deschutes, Clackamas, and Sandy Rivers.

With over a decade of guiding experience, Travis has cultivated a reputation for teaching anglers of all levels. His instructional approach focuses on personalized guidance. He helps clients enhance their casting techniques and overall fishing skills by identifying individual casting patterns and providing tailored advice, making complex techniques more accessible.

In addition to guiding, Travis is an accomplished competitive caster, having achieved recognition as a world champion in distance Spey casting.

His commitment to the sport also extends well beyond personal achievement. Travis contributes to the fly fishing community through instructional content and participation in events. His Instagram account @all_waters_angling showcases his sense of humor and dedication to helping others become better anglers while offering a window into his guided trips.

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.

Connect with us online through the link above.

🎣 What Makes Denny Rickards’ AP Emerger a Stillwater Secret Weapon?

It’s all about timing. This simple but deadly pattern shines when trout are cruising just under the surface, picking off insects before they fully emerge.

Get Greg Sisson’s step-by-step guide to tying it—and a few tricks for when and where to fish it.

🔗 Read the full article in our blog: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/mastering-denny-rickards-all-purpose-emerger-fly-pattern

#FlyFishing #FlyTying #WashingtonTrout #FishingSecrets #olympicflyfishers

📸 Drifthook

🎣 What Makes Denny Rickards’ AP Emerger a Stillwater Secret Weapon?

It’s all about timing. This simple but deadly pattern shines when trout are cruising just under the surface, picking off insects before they fully emerge.

Get Greg Sisson’s step-by-step guide to tying it—and a few tricks for when and where to fish it.

🔗 Read the full article in our blog: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/mastering-denny-rickards-all-purpose-emerger-fly-pattern

#FlyFishing #FlyTying #WashingtonTrout #FishingSecrets #olympicflyfishers

📸 Drifthook

🐟 Ever Wonder What Trout Are Really Eating Just Below the Surface?

Hint: It’s not your dry fly. When trout ignore what’s floating up top, they’re often feasting on emergers just below. That’s where Denny Rickards’ All Purpose Emerger comes in.

Greg Sisson shows you how to tie it and shares his favorite ways to fish it for finicky lake trout.

🔗 Dive in with our latest blog post: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/mastering-denny-rickards-all-purpose-emerger-fly-pattern

#FlyTying #TroutFishing #WashingtonLakes #EmergerFly #fishingtips

📸 Fly Fisherman Magazine

🐟 Ever Wonder What Trout Are Really Eating Just Below the Surface?

Hint: It’s not your dry fly. When trout ignore what’s floating up top, they’re often feasting on emergers just below. That’s where Denny Rickards’ All Purpose Emerger comes in.

Greg Sisson shows you how to tie it and shares his favorite ways to fish it for finicky lake trout.

🔗 Dive in with our latest blog post: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/post/mastering-denny-rickards-all-purpose-emerger-fly-pattern

#FlyTying #TroutFishing #WashingtonLakes #EmergerFly #fishingtips

📸 Fly Fisherman Magazine

🎣 Winthrop Outing Recap

The club’s annual trip to Winthrop last weekend delivered some stunning views and mixed fishing reports. John Wendt hit the water early at Big Twin and picked up one fish on a squirmy wormy fly before the bite died off.

👉 Other anglers mentioned a possible winterkill had impacted the lake. 👈

From there, John joined Barry Hutton, Paul Goldberg, and Mike Thornton at Rat Lake. John landed one 18-inch rainbow on a Christmas Fly but lost five more. Paul trolled a black leech fly with moderate sink line and brought in the 18-inch trout (pictured here) while fishing from his float tube. John also spotted a cluster of fish around a geological feature that caught his eye and worked for 2 hours but couldn’t entice a single bite – only to learn later they were spawning.

Meanwhile, Greg Sisson and Curt Clausen headed to Frost Lake, where Greg found steady action, landing 10 planters around 13 inches. No big ones, but plenty of fish to keep him busy.

The group wrapped up the weekend at Little Green Lake after hearing it was the hottest spot in the area. John caught two and Paul landed four before the wind picked up and made chironomid fishing the only viable option.

🍽️ As always, Barbara Stolzenburg's (@bstolzen) annual dinner at her home was a highlight of the trip – a chance to swap fish tales, share a great meal, and relax after a weekend on the water. Thank you, Barbara, once again for your generous hospitality!

Swipe through for a few snapshots from the weekend, including the gang gathered at Barbara’s, Curt casting at Frost Lake, and Paul with his 18-inch catch.

📸 Greg Sisson & Paul Goldberg

#FlyFishing #OlympicFlyFishers #WinthropWA #FishingTrip #PNWOutdoors #Community #FishingReport

Want to join us on a future outing? Connect with us today at: www.olympicflyfishers.com

🎣 Winthrop Outing Recap

The club’s annual trip to Winthrop last weekend delivered some stunning views and mixed fishing reports. John Wendt hit the water early at Big Twin and picked up one fish on a squirmy wormy fly before the bite died off.

👉 Other anglers mentioned a possible winterkill had impacted the lake. 👈

From there, John joined Barry Hutton, Paul Goldberg, and Mike Thornton at Rat Lake. John landed one 18-inch rainbow on a Christmas Fly but lost five more. Paul trolled a black leech fly with moderate sink line and brought in the 18-inch trout (pictured here) while fishing from his float tube. John also spotted a cluster of fish around a geological feature that caught his eye and worked for 2 hours but couldn’t entice a single bite – only to learn later they were spawning.

Meanwhile, Greg Sisson and Curt Clausen headed to Frost Lake, where Greg found steady action, landing 10 planters around 13 inches. No big ones, but plenty of fish to keep him busy.

The group wrapped up the weekend at Little Green Lake after hearing it was the hottest spot in the area. John caught two and Paul landed four before the wind picked up and made chironomid fishing the only viable option.

🍽️ As always, Barbara Stolzenburg's (@bstolzen) annual dinner at her home was a highlight of the trip – a chance to swap fish tales, share a great meal, and relax after a weekend on the water. Thank you, Barbara, once again for your generous hospitality!

Swipe through for a few snapshots from the weekend, including the gang gathered at Barbara’s, Curt casting at Frost Lake, and Paul with his 18-inch catch.

📸 Greg Sisson & Paul Goldberg

#FlyFishing #OlympicFlyFishers #WinthropWA #FishingTrip #PNWOutdoors #Community #FishingReport

Want to join us on a future outing? Connect with us today at: www.olympicflyfishers.com

📍 Fishing Report: Part 2 – Rocky Ford Creek & Dry Falls

We wrapped up our Central Washington swing and stayed into fish at Rocky Ford, followed by a quick stop at Dry Falls, earlier this week.

Rocky Ford Recap: Greg continued to find success using bloodworm patterns, while Robert spotted trout actively feeding on scuds—right on the mark for this spring-fed fishery. One particularly feisty rainbow at Rocky Ford gave Greg the slip after a lightning-fast run he described as “supersonic.”

🚫 Fishing at Rocky Ford? Know the Rules:
Rocky Ford is a selective gear, catch-and-release fishery—designed to protect the trout and preserve the quality of the experience. Before you head out, make sure you’re set up right:
• Fly fishing only – no spinning gear or bait
• Single, barbless hooks only – mandatory across the board
• Catch and release only – all fish must be released immediately
• Bank fishing only – no wading and no fishing from bridges. Stay out of the creek and off elevated structures

This unique fishery rewards patience, observation, and a light touch. Follow the rules, and it’ll treat you well!

⛺ Camping Notes: Greg and Rob based out of a trailer site—something many club members do. Options nearby include Sun Lakes Resort and primitive camping areas close to the water. Accommodations are simple but close to the creek, so you can be on the water for the morning rise or evening hatch without much effort.

📷 Greg Sisson & Robert Andersen

📍 Fishing Report: Part 2 – Rocky Ford Creek & Dry Falls

We wrapped up our Central Washington swing and stayed into fish at Rocky Ford, followed by a quick stop at Dry Falls, earlier this week.

Rocky Ford Recap: Greg continued to find success using bloodworm patterns, while Robert spotted trout actively feeding on scuds—right on the mark for this spring-fed fishery. One particularly feisty rainbow at Rocky Ford gave Greg the slip after a lightning-fast run he described as “supersonic.”

🚫 Fishing at Rocky Ford? Know the Rules:
Rocky Ford is a selective gear, catch-and-release fishery—designed to protect the trout and preserve the quality of the experience. Before you head out, make sure you’re set up right:
• Fly fishing only – no spinning gear or bait
• Single, barbless hooks only – mandatory across the board
• Catch and release only – all fish must be released immediately
• Bank fishing only – no wading and no fishing from bridges. Stay out of the creek and off elevated structures

This unique fishery rewards patience, observation, and a light touch. Follow the rules, and it’ll treat you well!

⛺ Camping Notes: Greg and Rob based out of a trailer site—something many club members do. Options nearby include Sun Lakes Resort and primitive camping areas close to the water. Accommodations are simple but close to the creek, so you can be on the water for the morning rise or evening hatch without much effort.

📷 Greg Sisson & Robert Andersen

Project Healing Waters Yakima River Float – April 2025
📍 Report filed by club member Dennis Potter

What a great river! The North Sound Chapter of Project Healing Waters hosted its first major multi-day event on the Yakima River from Friday to Sunday. Two members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds, Dennis Potter and Tim Bennett, participated in the event. Tim, who serves as Assistant Program Lead for the chapter, also served as a boat captain and instructor for the first day.

Even though high winds were predicted for Saturday, the river stayed calm on both Friday and Saturday. Fishing was technical but rewarding — and the river was definitely buggy, with stonefly adults flying throughout the canyon.

On Day 1, Dennis fished alongside his daughter, Lynn Clark (a veteran of Iraq), in Tim's boat. The recommended setup was a Pat’s Rubber Legs with a trailing #14 pheasant tail nymph, but with so many stoneflies in the air, fishing dry flies became hard to resist.

On Day 2, Dennis switched boats and fished with Jeff Sturm, the North Sound Chapter Lead who organized the event. With stoneflies continuing to hatch, Dennis fished a #4 orange-bodied adult stonefly pattern nearly all day. Other participants found success with Chubby Chernobyls and small nymph droppers.

By Sunday, the predicted winds arrived, and most groups traveled home. River flows dropped over the weekend from around 2400 cfs to 1800 cfs, offering changing but manageable floating conditions.

👉 About Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Project Healing Waters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. The North Sound Chapter serves northern Puget Sound communities and provides a supportive environment for veterans to learn, connect, and heal. Learn more about the North Sound Chapter here: https://projecthealingwaters.org/location/north-sound/

Project Healing Waters Yakima River Float – April 2025
📍 Report filed by club member Dennis Potter

What a great river! The North Sound Chapter of Project Healing Waters hosted its first major multi-day event on the Yakima River from Friday to Sunday. Two members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds, Dennis Potter and Tim Bennett, participated in the event. Tim, who serves as Assistant Program Lead for the chapter, also served as a boat captain and instructor for the first day.

Even though high winds were predicted for Saturday, the river stayed calm on both Friday and Saturday. Fishing was technical but rewarding — and the river was definitely buggy, with stonefly adults flying throughout the canyon.

On Day 1, Dennis fished alongside his daughter, Lynn Clark (a veteran of Iraq), in Tim's boat. The recommended setup was a Pat’s Rubber Legs with a trailing #14 pheasant tail nymph, but with so many stoneflies in the air, fishing dry flies became hard to resist.

On Day 2, Dennis switched boats and fished with Jeff Sturm, the North Sound Chapter Lead who organized the event. With stoneflies continuing to hatch, Dennis fished a #4 orange-bodied adult stonefly pattern nearly all day. Other participants found success with Chubby Chernobyls and small nymph droppers.

By Sunday, the predicted winds arrived, and most groups traveled home. River flows dropped over the weekend from around 2400 cfs to 1800 cfs, offering changing but manageable floating conditions.

👉 About Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Project Healing Waters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. The North Sound Chapter serves northern Puget Sound communities and provides a supportive environment for veterans to learn, connect, and heal. Learn more about the North Sound Chapter here: https://projecthealingwaters.org/location/north-sound/

📍 Fishing Report: Rocky Ford Creek

The gang who made the trek up to Rocky Ford Creek near Ephrata checked in last night. Despite breezy conditions, they're enjoying some seriously great fishing!

Greg Sisson landed the beautiful rainbow trout seen here largely using a trusty red wire worm. This aligns with what we've heard from local guides—worms, scuds, and midges are your best bets this time of year.

Fish are super healthy - check out the vibrant coloring and shimmer on these fish!

Planning on fishing Rocky Ford?
🌬️ Weather Tips: It's typical for the wind to kick up in late April, making casting tricky. The good news? Early mornings and evenings usually offer calmer conditions and easier fishing.

🎣 Fly Recommendations: Pack some Red Wire Worms, Olive or Gray Scuds (size #14–18), Zebra Midges, and small streamers like Woolly Buggers. These have been proven winners lately. Here’s a great walkthrough on tying the red wire worm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwc7yOIfKsE

🐟 Fish: Rainbow trout at Rocky Ford are known to put up a fun fight, typically measuring between 16 to 24 inches this time of year.

Rocky Ford is a classic spring creek that stays consistently cool year-round, keeping the trout feeding actively. Even with the current wind, adjusting your casting technique a bit can make all the difference.

Greg and Robert Andersen thought about fishing Lenore Lake, but the winds shifted their plans. Stay tuned for more updates!

📍 Fishing Report: Rocky Ford Creek

The gang who made the trek up to Rocky Ford Creek near Ephrata checked in last night. Despite breezy conditions, they're enjoying some seriously great fishing!

Greg Sisson landed the beautiful rainbow trout seen here largely using a trusty red wire worm. This aligns with what we've heard from local guides—worms, scuds, and midges are your best bets this time of year.

Fish are super healthy - check out the vibrant coloring and shimmer on these fish!

Planning on fishing Rocky Ford?
🌬️ Weather Tips: It's typical for the wind to kick up in late April, making casting tricky. The good news? Early mornings and evenings usually offer calmer conditions and easier fishing.

🎣 Fly Recommendations: Pack some Red Wire Worms, Olive or Gray Scuds (size #14–18), Zebra Midges, and small streamers like Woolly Buggers. These have been proven winners lately. Here’s a great walkthrough on tying the red wire worm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwc7yOIfKsE

🐟 Fish: Rainbow trout at Rocky Ford are known to put up a fun fight, typically measuring between 16 to 24 inches this time of year.

Rocky Ford is a classic spring creek that stays consistently cool year-round, keeping the trout feeding actively. Even with the current wind, adjusting your casting technique a bit can make all the difference.

Greg and Robert Andersen thought about fishing Lenore Lake, but the winds shifted their plans. Stay tuned for more updates!

🏆 The Golden Trout Returns to the Peninsula!

Well... we gave it an honest go. But in this year’s Annual Fly Fishing Challenge, the Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers out-fished us fair and square. The Golden Trout Trophy has gone back to their side of Hood Canal for another year.

Big congratulations — sincerely yet through slightly gritted teeth — to Bruce Savaglio of OPFF, who landed the winning fish at 18.5 inches, just edging out our own Scott Donahue’s impressive 18-incher.

Despite the competitive spirit, the real highlight was the shared time on the water. Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds always enjoy fishing with our sister club. They're a great group of people, and the camaraderie is what makes this tradition so worthwhile.

The day brought blue skies, rising fish, and post-fish feasting — chili, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad.

As for flies:
🎣 Bruce’s winning catch came on a green deer hair muddler
🌵 Tequila booby fly worked for Jeff Sizer
🎯 All seven of Greg Sisson’s fish (most caught!) came on a pink squirmy worm and a size 16 black chrome chironomid

Until next time, OPFF. We'll be back with sharper hooks and bigger nets! 😉

If you’d like to join us on a future outing, connect with us at: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/

If you’re in the Port Angeles area, learn more about OPFF at: https://opff.org/

📸: Greg Sisson and members of OPFF

🏆 The Golden Trout Returns to the Peninsula!

Well... we gave it an honest go. But in this year’s Annual Fly Fishing Challenge, the Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers out-fished us fair and square. The Golden Trout Trophy has gone back to their side of Hood Canal for another year.

Big congratulations — sincerely yet through slightly gritted teeth — to Bruce Savaglio of OPFF, who landed the winning fish at 18.5 inches, just edging out our own Scott Donahue’s impressive 18-incher.

Despite the competitive spirit, the real highlight was the shared time on the water. Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds always enjoy fishing with our sister club. They're a great group of people, and the camaraderie is what makes this tradition so worthwhile.

The day brought blue skies, rising fish, and post-fish feasting — chili, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad.

As for flies:
🎣 Bruce’s winning catch came on a green deer hair muddler
🌵 Tequila booby fly worked for Jeff Sizer
🎯 All seven of Greg Sisson’s fish (most caught!) came on a pink squirmy worm and a size 16 black chrome chironomid

Until next time, OPFF. We'll be back with sharper hooks and bigger nets! 😉

If you’d like to join us on a future outing, connect with us at: https://www.olympicflyfishers.com/

If you’re in the Port Angeles area, learn more about OPFF at: https://opff.org/

📸: Greg Sisson and members of OPFF

BIG WEEKEND – PART 2: Spring Float on the Upper Yakima

This past Sunday, we finally made it to the Yak after our March trip got weathered out. We teamed up with Andy from @riverdogoutfitters, who guided us down nearly 10 miles of the Upper Yakima River for a boat-assisted walk-and-wade. Club member Greg Mills also lent his expertise and his very comfortable boat, allowing us to float a total of seven Olympic Fly Fishers members over a full nine-hour day on the water.

Andy put more than half of us on fish, strategically stopping at some of his favorite honey holes along the way. He also provided outstanding river education—explaining structure, flows, and why he chose each stop. Paired with real-time casting tips, every angler walked away from this trip sharper and more confident. We’re already lining up future outings with Andy on the west side this summer.

Greg Mills was equally valuable, sharing his favorite flies from his personal box, helping with rigging setups, offering casting instruction, and breaking down how to read water in spring flows. That knowledge paid off—club member Ryan May (@edmondsangler) landed his first fish of 2025, a beautiful 21-inch rainbow trout that jumped and ran hard all the way to the net!

Huge thanks again to Andy and Greg for such a fun, relaxing, and rewarding float.

📸: Andy Lockey, Greg Sisson, Ryan May

BIG WEEKEND – PART 2: Spring Float on the Upper Yakima

This past Sunday, we finally made it to the Yak after our March trip got weathered out. We teamed up with Andy from @riverdogoutfitters, who guided us down nearly 10 miles of the Upper Yakima River for a boat-assisted walk-and-wade. Club member Greg Mills also lent his expertise and his very comfortable boat, allowing us to float a total of seven Olympic Fly Fishers members over a full nine-hour day on the water.

Andy put more than half of us on fish, strategically stopping at some of his favorite honey holes along the way. He also provided outstanding river education—explaining structure, flows, and why he chose each stop. Paired with real-time casting tips, every angler walked away from this trip sharper and more confident. We’re already lining up future outings with Andy on the west side this summer.

Greg Mills was equally valuable, sharing his favorite flies from his personal box, helping with rigging setups, offering casting instruction, and breaking down how to read water in spring flows. That knowledge paid off—club member Ryan May (@edmondsangler) landed his first fish of 2025, a beautiful 21-inch rainbow trout that jumped and ran hard all the way to the net!

Huge thanks again to Andy and Greg for such a fun, relaxing, and rewarding float.

📸: Andy Lockey, Greg Sisson, Ryan May

BIG WEEKEND – PART 1: We did some spring fly fishing on Gibbs Lake last Saturday and ran into quite a few really decent fish!

Seven of us made it out to the Olympic Peninsula and had a blast. The day started kind of slow with only a couple fish to the net. Then about 2:00 PM, it took off! Greg Sisson and Scott Donahue were netting fish on almost every cast. Liam Greenmun, one of our newest members and a student from this winter’s fly tying class, landed two fish from his kayak (one of which is pictured here)! Then Todd Obenauer rounded out the day by muscling up the hog you see in this post. What a fun day!

Want to join us on a future outing? Connect with us today at www.olympicflyfishers.com.

BIG WEEKEND – PART 1: We did some spring fly fishing on Gibbs Lake last Saturday and ran into quite a few really decent fish!

Seven of us made it out to the Olympic Peninsula and had a blast. The day started kind of slow with only a couple fish to the net. Then about 2:00 PM, it took off! Greg Sisson and Scott Donahue were netting fish on almost every cast. Liam Greenmun, one of our newest members and a student from this winter’s fly tying class, landed two fish from his kayak (one of which is pictured here)! Then Todd Obenauer rounded out the day by muscling up the hog you see in this post. What a fun day!

Want to join us on a future outing? Connect with us today at www.olympicflyfishers.com.

Float Tube Trekking and Big Rainbows: A Spring Fly Fishing Report from the Potholes

Here’s club member James Glasgow (@jgfanfare), mid-adventure after a 2+ mile hike through the sagebrush to reach what his buddies would only call “Secret Lake #7” in Washington’s Potholes region. Float tube on his back, rod in hand, and Woolly Buggers packed and ready.

The hike? Brutal.

The payoff? A couple thick rainbows and a reminder that the best fishing stories don’t always start off easy.

James made this trip in late March – prime time to target early-season trout in desert lakes like those scattered across the Potholes. It’s rugged, remote country where your float tube becomes less of a luxury and more of a beast of burden. You’ll feel every pound by mile two.

His advice? Next time, maybe bring a lighter setup—and one or two more forthcoming friends.

Got a story and a photo? Send it our way! We love highlighting members doing what we do best—getting outside, catching fish, and occasionally questioning our gear choices along the way.

Explore the region:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/potholes-wildlife-area
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/potholes-reservoir
https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/potholes-state-park

Float Tube Trekking and Big Rainbows: A Spring Fly Fishing Report from the Potholes

Here’s club member James Glasgow (@jgfanfare), mid-adventure after a 2+ mile hike through the sagebrush to reach what his buddies would only call “Secret Lake #7” in Washington’s Potholes region. Float tube on his back, rod in hand, and Woolly Buggers packed and ready.

The hike? Brutal.

The payoff? A couple thick rainbows and a reminder that the best fishing stories don’t always start off easy.

James made this trip in late March – prime time to target early-season trout in desert lakes like those scattered across the Potholes. It’s rugged, remote country where your float tube becomes less of a luxury and more of a beast of burden. You’ll feel every pound by mile two.

His advice? Next time, maybe bring a lighter setup—and one or two more forthcoming friends.

Got a story and a photo? Send it our way! We love highlighting members doing what we do best—getting outside, catching fish, and occasionally questioning our gear choices along the way.

Explore the region:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/potholes-wildlife-area
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/potholes-reservoir
https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/potholes-state-park

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents Sascha Clark Danylchuk, Executive Director of Keep Fish Wet. She will be our guest speaker on May 13, live via Zoom, and will present science-based fish handling practices that every angler can use – just in time for the peak of our fishing season.

Sascha’s talk will offer clear, practical takeaways you can apply immediately on the water—from minimizing air exposure to understanding stress responses in fish. Whether you're new to fly fishing or a seasoned angler, her presentation will deepen your understanding of what it really means to release a fish responsibly.

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

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

ABOUT SASCHA CLARK DANYLCHUK
Sascha Clark Danylchuk is the Executive Director of Keep Fish Wet, a science-based nonprofit focused on improving the outcomes of catch-and-release fishing. With a background in marine biology, environmental policy, and a master’s degree in fisheries science, Sascha brings both academic expertise and real-world experience to her role.

Throughout her career, she has worked with conservation and education nonprofits to bridge the gap between science and on-the-water practices. Sascha is a widely respected voice in fish conservation and has written for organizations like the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Her popular “Finsights” blog series on the Orvis News site translates current fisheries research into practical guidance for anglers of all levels.

Whether you're a seasoned fly fisher or new to the sport, Sascha’s insights will change the way you think about catch-and-release – and how your choices can support healthier fisheries.

Learn more at: https://www.keepfishwet.org and https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/finsightstranslating-science-fisheries-reports

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

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly presents Sascha Clark Danylchuk, Executive Director of Keep Fish Wet. She will be our guest speaker on May 13, live via Zoom, and will present science-based fish handling practices that every angler can use – just in time for the peak of our fishing season.

Sascha’s talk will offer clear, practical takeaways you can apply immediately on the water—from minimizing air exposure to understanding stress responses in fish. Whether you're new to fly fishing or a seasoned angler, her presentation will deepen your understanding of what it really means to release a fish responsibly.

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

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

ABOUT SASCHA CLARK DANYLCHUK
Sascha Clark Danylchuk is the Executive Director of Keep Fish Wet, a science-based nonprofit focused on improving the outcomes of catch-and-release fishing. With a background in marine biology, environmental policy, and a master’s degree in fisheries science, Sascha brings both academic expertise and real-world experience to her role.

Throughout her career, she has worked with conservation and education nonprofits to bridge the gap between science and on-the-water practices. Sascha is a widely respected voice in fish conservation and has written for organizations like the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Her popular “Finsights” blog series on the Orvis News site translates current fisheries research into practical guidance for anglers of all levels.

Whether you're a seasoned fly fisher or new to the sport, Sascha’s insights will change the way you think about catch-and-release – and how your choices can support healthier fisheries.

Learn more at: https://www.keepfishwet.org and https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/finsightstranslating-science-fisheries-reports

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

Last night, 45 of our members gathered for an evening with Steve Duda (@stephenpduda), author of “River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing.” Steve read several selections from his book, capturing in words why we love fly fishing – the awe, the humor, the wild moments that stay with you for the rest of your life.

His story about the swallows on the Yakima River had the room spellbound—equal parts dread and beauty. It evoked memories among club members who’d grown up on farms, recalling sensory experiences they hadn’t thought about in decades. Then came the tale of hiking to a remote stream in Yellowstone. It was filled with enough danger to underscore the risks involved… yet still make us want to pack our bags and go.

As Head of Fish Tales at Patagonia, Steve also shared an update on their bold shift in 2022. Founder Yvon Chouinard transferred 100% ownership of the company to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective. This structure ensures 98% of Patagonia’s profits now help combat climate change and protect wild places – an inspiring model of what a business can do for the planet.

Steve wrapped up by teasing a piece he has coming this fall in @theflyfishjournal, and we can’t wait to read it. Then he stayed afterward to chat and sign copies of River Songs, making the evening even more memorable.

Our sincere thanks to Steve Duda for the stories, the laughter, and the reminder that both words and actions can have a tremendous impact!

Last night, 45 of our members gathered for an evening with Steve Duda (@stephenpduda), author of “River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing.” Steve read several selections from his book, capturing in words why we love fly fishing – the awe, the humor, the wild moments that stay with you for the rest of your life.

His story about the swallows on the Yakima River had the room spellbound—equal parts dread and beauty. It evoked memories among club members who’d grown up on farms, recalling sensory experiences they hadn’t thought about in decades. Then came the tale of hiking to a remote stream in Yellowstone. It was filled with enough danger to underscore the risks involved… yet still make us want to pack our bags and go.

As Head of Fish Tales at Patagonia, Steve also shared an update on their bold shift in 2022. Founder Yvon Chouinard transferred 100% ownership of the company to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective. This structure ensures 98% of Patagonia’s profits now help combat climate change and protect wild places – an inspiring model of what a business can do for the planet.

Steve wrapped up by teasing a piece he has coming this fall in @theflyfishjournal, and we can’t wait to read it. Then he stayed afterward to chat and sign copies of River Songs, making the evening even more memorable.

Our sincere thanks to Steve Duda for the stories, the laughter, and the reminder that both words and actions can have a tremendous impact!

👉 Important steelhead update for the Skagit and Sauk!

Just a quick note for those planning a trip: the steelhead season on the Skagit and Sauk rivers will close this Friday, April 11, due to lower-than-expected wild steelhead returns. That makes Thursday, April 10 the last day to get out there.

WDFW and co-managing tribes have updated their forecast and are seeing fewer wild steelhead than originally anticipated. To help protect the run and ensure future fishing opportunities, they’ve made the tough call to close things down early this year.

We're disappointed for sure—these rivers are iconic, and many of us look forward to this season all year. But this move helps conserve wild fish and keeps us aligned with the long-term plan for sustainable steelhead fisheries in the region.

Thanks to everyone doing their part for the future of steelhead!

👉 Important steelhead update for the Skagit and Sauk!

Just a quick note for those planning a trip: the steelhead season on the Skagit and Sauk rivers will close this Friday, April 11, due to lower-than-expected wild steelhead returns. That makes Thursday, April 10 the last day to get out there.

WDFW and co-managing tribes have updated their forecast and are seeing fewer wild steelhead than originally anticipated. To help protect the run and ensure future fishing opportunities, they’ve made the tough call to close things down early this year.

We're disappointed for sure—these rivers are iconic, and many of us look forward to this season all year. But this move helps conserve wild fish and keeps us aligned with the long-term plan for sustainable steelhead fisheries in the region.

Thanks to everyone doing their part for the future of steelhead!

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!

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