PSWOTF - Women's Fishing Outing - Deschutes River (WA)- October 12

No, no we're not going all the way to Oregon for this outing, but we are going a bit south to the Deschutes in Olympia! We’ll meet at Pioneer Park at 9 a.m. A few days prior to the event we will send out an email with more details and any changes that may have needed to be made. Please watch out for an email from pugetsoundwomenonthefly@gmail.com. 

Cancellation - unfortunately, there isn’t a way to cancel on Event Groove. If you aren’t going to be able to make it, please either hit the “contact event organizer” or send us an email at pugetsoundwomenonthefly@gmail.com to let us know. 

Gear:

• Fishing License

• Rod and Reel: 9 ft 5 wt is a good starter, anything from 3-6 wt will work depending on what you have

• Waders and boots or wet wading gear if it’s warm enough

• Leader & Tippet

• Flies (see below) 

• Nippers and pliers/clamp

• Appropriate layers for the weather

• Water and snacks

• Hat & Sunglasses

• Floatant

Optional Gear:

• Net

• Wading Staff or walking stick

• Indicators (for fishing with Nymphs)

Below are common flies for Western Washington. The best fly for the situation depends on a lot of factors so your best bet is to have an array of flies in your set. Call or go into your local fly shop to find out what has recently been working for the waterway. Buying flies is always a great way to support your local fly shop!

Common Flies:

• Dries: Mayflies, Stoneflies, Caddis, Stimulators, Humpy, Parachute Adams, Royal Wulff, Royal Coachman, Grasshopper, Ants

• Nymphs: Copper John, Pat’s Stone, Pheasant Tail, Prince Nymph

• Streamers: Leech, Wooly Bugger