April is one of the best months for
catching big fat pigs in here in Washington! Chunky
'bows and cutts are gobbling down March Browns on
the Yakima, submarine lake fish are inhaling chironomids
over at Issac's and the Puget Sound is full of hungry
sea runs gorging themselves on salmon fry. These
are just a few of the many places to hook up with
a toad this time of year! Don't forget about Rattlesnake
right here outside North Bend, where the fish are
growing big and healthy. We've also heard some whispers
about some saucy browns being caught over at Pass
lake on shiner imitations. Oink Oink!!
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#1 Speaking of Pigs...
Peter Prideaux wrangled this completely rediculous
bonefish out of the Cook Islands. WOW! YES PLEASE!!!
#2 Anyone been fishing around here?? Send
us some photos and we'll immortalize you on the
fishing report!
For more pics and updated fly tying
instruction/videos check out our blog
here.
Yakima: The Yakima
has been a roller coaster in the past couple of
weeks. Blown out last week, high but fishing well
over the weekend into the beginning of this week
and now it is on its way back up again. With clear
skies and moderate temps predicted for next week
we should see the river come back into shape relatively
quickly. When fishable, the river has been good
to anglers. Mid-day hatches of March browns have
become the main show and both the dries and nymphs
are producing some nice fish throughout the day.
Bob Aid fished on Wednesday when the river was in
shape and reported that while the action wasn't
gangbusters, they had some solid dry fly fishing
for about an hour on Parachute March Browns and
Cripple patterns, bringing a couple really nice
fish to hand in the process. He also mentioned that
a size 14 pheasant tail nymph was a top pick when
the fish weren't looking up.
Flies to try
are: Parachute March Brown (12-14), D&D March
Brown Cripple (12-14), Skwala Stimulator (8-10),
CFO Hummer Skwala (8-10), Rubber Legged stonefly
(8-10), BH
Pheasant Tail nymph #14-20, Lightning
Bug Pearl #14-20, Zebra Midge (16-20), Red Brassie
(16-20), Red Copper John (16-20),Tungsten Bruised
Baetis (16-20), Purple Lightning Bug (16-20), Tungsten
Salvation Nymph (12-16), Sculpzilla (4-8), Sheila
Sculpin (4), Beldar (2-8), Slap & Tickle (4).
Lakes: We've been
getting some pleasing reports from Rattlesnake.
It seems this year that the lake is coming into
its own and many of our customers have been doing
quite well. The word is the fish have been big,
healthy and plentiful! Dragging around buggers and
leeches is a great technique out here if you don't
want to do the chironomid thing. Of course if you
can get on top of some fish the chironomids have
been working well too. Smalles sized in blacks and
reds have been the ticket.
Jay Robeson had his first days on
Issak's Ranch last weekend. Fishing lived up to
last years expectations and they caught some jumbos,
especially on the lower lake! All of our May trips
are sold out, but if you are signed up to go with
Jay or if you are heading out with another shop
bring plenty of olive Hale Bopp Leeches and chironomid
patterns like Jim Beams and Chironomid Bombers in
sizes 10-16.
As a bonus, the Ford has been surprising
us lately with some cool hatches and good dry fly
fishing! Pete fished there over the weekend and
caught several solid fish on top during a midday
callibaetis hatch. Not bad when every other stream
in the state is blown out!
Flies to try: Hale Bopp Leech
(8-10), Peacock Carey (8-10), Wooley Buggers (8-10),
Ice Cream Cone (10-16), Holo Cironomid (10-16),
Chironocones (10-16), Knobel Chironomids (10-16).
NaCl Water:
Cutthroat are still chowing on chum
fry in Puget Sound. The fry are pretty well spread
out on the regular beaches and the cutties in some
of these spots have become a little bit more selective,
especially when there are alot of fry around. Make
sure to have a few different fry patterns in a variety
of sizes to closely match the available bait. Also,
keep a lookout for small sand lance as these little
guys should start making an appearance soon.
*For those of you who are new to beach
fishing and want to give it a go, we offer guided
beach fishing trips as well as trips out of the
boat with our head guide Chris Senyohl. For more
info on these trip visit our shop or give us a call
at 425-392-3800*
Flies To Try: Chum Baby, Chumpy
Fry, Lord of the Fry, Wests Imitator, Foul Free
Herring, Seth's Sand Lance,Rolled Muddlers, Wooley
Buggers, Miyawaki Poppers, Clouser Minnows.
Classes/Events:
Experience
the Best Juvenile Tarpon Fishing in the World
Creekside
Tarpon Tour: May 17-25, 2014
Here at Creekside
Angling Company the passion for tropical saltwater
fishing runs deep. For the past 20 years we have
been exploring the finest and most exciting saltwater
destinations. Our travels have taken us from Florida
and the Bahamas to Belize and Ascension Bay, Christmas
Island and several other fantastic locations. This
year we wanted to do something extra special and
unique, so we talked to the boys at Fly Water Travel
and they introduced us to a one of a kind tarpon
fishery in the Yucatan. By all accounts the juvenile
tarpon fishing at Isla Del Sabalo and Tarpon Cay
Lodge has to be experienced to be believed.
A Destination With Multiple Personalities...
We have been
working closely with Fly Water Travel to come up
with a program that will allow us to spend a few
days fishing at each lodge in order to experience
the varied fisheries at both destinations. Each
has its own unique personality and the best way
to get the most out of the trip is to fish both!
Tarpon
Cay: Sight Fishing the Flats
Tarpon Cay Lodge is located on the
north shore of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula,
where most of the fishing occurs over very shallow
flats that are covered by a dark colored, broad
leafed turtle grass. Roving schools of tarpon in
the 5lb – 15lb class can number just a few
or several hundred. The lodge utilizes spacious
18 foot pangas with an extensive level casting deck
and all fly fishing is conducted out of these stealthy,
stable, and comfortable fishing platforms. The nearest
boundary of the fishery is very close to the lodge
and, therefore, only requires a 15 - 25 minute boat
ride to arrive at most of your Yucatan fly fishing
areas.
The fishing can be fast paced and
explosive. On a calm day, it is not uncommon to
observe pods of Tarpon rolling and slashing bait
on the flats - an awe-inspiring moment to say the
least ... don't forget to cast.
Isla Del
Sabalo: "Island of Tarpon"
Isla del Sabalo is located off of
the northern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
The fertile mangrove-lined waters of Mexico’s
northern Yucatan Peninsula represent the most prolific
juvenile tarpon fishery in the world. Ranging in
size from 5 to 30+ pounds, the tarpon here reside
in environs of turtle grass flats and mangrove lined
lagoons, creeks, and channels. The hallmark of this
fishery is the gin-clear flats and the amazing network
of backcountry lagoons and channels. These characteristics
make this fishery an incredible rearing ground for
these resident baby tarpon. Whether you are sight
casting to rolling tarpon on the flats or working
the mangroves with your top-water pattern, fly fishing
for tarpon at Isla del Sabalo is a pure adrenaline
rush.
The best way to describe the accomodations
at both lodges is simple and comfortable. The region
these lodges are situated in has all of the rustic
charm of a traditional fishing village.
Isla Del Sabalo is on a beach front
facing the open ocean. Guests stay in spacious ocean
front cottages equipped with air-conditioning, fans,
and a full private bath with shower (hot and cold
water). There is a housekeeping service that cleans
the room and replaces, towels, bottled drinking
water, cups, and bar soap each day. A unique feature
of the property is the beach front “palapa”.
This wonderful area is perfect for relaxing after
a long day of chasing Tarpon.
The
accommodations at Tarpon Cay Lodge are comfortable,
bright, and enriched with traditional Mexican decor.
A spacious lounge provides dining areas, comfortable
seating for relaxing, and a nice workspace for fly
tying or working on tackle at the day's end. Upstairs,
the spacious guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning,
fans, and a full private bath with shower. Rooms
are bright with a nice ocean view.
The meals are another highlight of
the fishing here. Hearty portions with a local flavor
are an absolute culinary delight for the big appetite.
Breakfast is ordered the night prior from a full
menu (American and Mexican dishes). Your breakfast
will be promptly served in the morning to assure
you an on-time start of your daily fishing adventure.
Lunches consist of made-to-order sandwiches, snacks,
and assorted beverages.
Upon your return from an exciting day of tarpon-mania,
dinner is served. Entrees may include chicken, pork,
or the catch-of-the-day - fish, shrimp, or even
lobster! Additionally, the lodge can accommodate
most dietary restrictions. Let the staff know and
they will prepare an appetizing alternative that
is often looked over with envy by your fellow dinner
guests.
The
Program
The trip is
set up so that we will have three days of fishing
at each lodge. From week to week the fishing program
depends largely on tides and weather conditions.
On some weeks, you will fish from morning through
the afternoon. On other weeks, the program may consist
of fishing the AM hours, a break mid-day (lunch/”siesta”!),
and then an evening session of fishing. Your guides
will determine the program based on the optimum
timing of tides and weather.
Itinerary
May 17: Arrive
Cancun (Airport CUN)
May 18 – 20: 3 days guided fishing at Tarpon
Cay Lodge
May 21: Transfer to Isla Del Sabalo
May 22 – 24: 3 days guided fishing at Isla
Del Sabalo
May 25: Depart Merida (Airport MID)
Pricing
$3,595.00 per person based on double
occupancy for an 8 night/6 day fishing package
There are
only 5 spots available for this trip!
Call and reserve
your spot today: (425) 392-3800
Included: Guided fishing, accommodations and meals
at Tarpon Cay, non-alcoholic beverages, guest taxes,
fishing licenses, ground transfers to and from Cancun
airport.
Not Included: Airfare, gratuities, phone services,
internet access, laundry service, alcoholic beverages,
meals in Cancun, fly fishing gear and tackle.
"Baby
tarpon weighing up to about 20 pounds and small
tarpon up to about 50 pounds are a delight to catch
on tackle matched to the task. Whenever you have
an opportunity to do this type of fishing, whether
for baby tarpon or the giants, don't pass it up.
You will never have a more meaningful or memorable
angling experience. In fact, as one fellow put it,
'I thought I died and went to Heaven.'"
-
Excerpt from Fishing the Flats, by Lefty
Kreh and Mark Sosin
Be sure to
check our website and Facebook page for updates
on this trip. We expect this trip to fill fast so
if you want to reserve your spot or you would like
more info call or e-mail the shop right away!
(425) 392-3800
info@creeksideangling.com
Intermediate Casting Classes
With FFF Certified Casting Instructor Bill Wheeler-
Sharpen your casting skills with FFF
certified casting instructor Bill Wheeler. Intermediate
casting classes are a great way for fly fishermen
to brush up on basic technique, increase casting
distance and improve accuracy. These classes are
also a great supplement to our "Intro to Fly
Fishing" classes for beginners looking to take
their casting skills to the next level. For more
info on these classes or to sign up for a date,
please call our Issaquah location (425) 392 3800
or check the "Classes" section of our
website for upcoming dates and pricing
Gift Certificates are available.
NEW!!
Featured Product for 4/20/2013:
-
Umpqua Ledges 500 Waist Pack
The new Ledges 500 waist pack from
Umpqua is the best pack of its kind we've seen.
One of unique features of this bag is the suspended
mesh back panel that creates a comfortable and ventilated
fit. Roomy pockets and cleverly designed gear compartments
have room for all of your fly boxes and accessories.
A wide, detatchable shoulder strap allows the bag
to be worn sling style for ease of access. Come
by the shop to check out these and the rest of the
amazing new pack lineup from Umpqua!
Price: $99.99
Come on in to Creekside and check
them out today!
Feed Fish Flies.
Charlie Robinton
Creekside Angling Company
Seattle & Issaquah, WA
info@creeksideangling.com
www.creeksideangling.com
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Attention Washington anglers: Boating
laws in Washington state have changed. If you operate
a motorized vessel 15hp or above on Washington waterways
you are required by law to take a boating safety
course and get your Washington boat license. Be
safe while you are out fishing and don't get caught
without it!
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Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-3800
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