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SUMMARY:April 2026 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring John McMillan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April 2026 monthly club meeting with John R. McMillan! \nJohn is President of The Conservation Angler and a fisheries scientist with nearly three decades of experience studying salmon and steelhead. Raised along the Washougal River in a fly-fishing family led by his father\, Bill\, his fascination with wild fish began in Pacific Northwest rivers and eventually carried him underwater—snorkeling among salmonids—into a career devoted to understanding their biology and resilience. \nHe has conducted research for the U.S. Forest Service\, the Hoh Indian Tribe\, Wild Salmon Center\, and NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center\, where he played a key scientific role in the Elwha River dam removal project\, documenting fish populations before and after the dams were removed. He later served as Science Director for Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative. \nHis work focuses on the ecology and life-history diversity of steelhead and rainbow trout and how that diversity underpins population resilience. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers\, books\, and essays on fish and rivers. \nSince becoming President of The Conservation Angler in December 2024\, John has worked to translate science into action—developing research initiatives\, educating anglers\, and advancing conservation solutions for wild steelhead and salmon. He lives on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula with his wife\, Laurel\, and continues to study fish in the rivers that inspire him. \n\n___________________________________________ \n Same meeting venue: The Hall at Occidental\nThe Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle. \nHere’s the lowdown on the location: \n\nIt’s directly across the street (west side) from the northwest corner of Lumen Field (where the Seahawks play).\nIt’s kitty-corner from that big parking lot to the north.\nThe area is well-lit\, secure\, and has been seriously upgraded with fancy condos and offices—if you’ve been to a game lately\, you know the drill. It’s not technically downtown or Pioneer Square. It’s its own cool spot.\nYou can get here from basically anywhere (I-90\, I-5\, 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, surface streets—the whole kit and caboodle).\nParking: Lumen Field lots close early (6 pm!)\, so don’t count on them. Good news is there’s convenient parking right next door. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time to get settled!\n\nThe venue is run by the same folks who run a bunch of beer halls (which\, let’s face it\, is a perfect spot for a fly fishing club!). We’ll be upstairs in a private mezzanine that seats 40 people. \nGET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST EARLY TO GRAB A SEAT! \nDinner:\nJust like before – buy your own pub grub – the meeting itself is FREE! You can’t beat that anywhere in Seattle!! \n(Heads up: they tack on a mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax\, so factor that in.) \n We Need You There!\nThis new venue is a test for us\, and it’s a test for The Hall! We need a solid turnout to show them we’re a good partner—translation: we need to show them we spend enough on grub and drinks to make it worth their while. \nSo please\, sign up as early as you can and show up! We need to pack the room to make these dinner meetings a regular thing!
URL:https://wffc.com/event/march-2026-club-dinner-meeting-featuring-john-mcmillan/
LOCATION:The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring Ryan Fortier
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March 2026 monthly club meeting with Ryan Fortier!\nRyan\, of the WFDW District 6 North Central Fisheries Biologist\, will be highlighting current information about excellent fishing opportunities in his respective area. \n Same meeting venue: The Hall at Occidental\nThe Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle. \nHere’s the lowdown on the location: \n\nIt’s directly across the street (west side) from the northwest corner of Lumen Field (where the Seahawks play).\nIt’s kitty-corner from that big parking lot to the north.\nThe area is well-lit\, secure\, and has been seriously upgraded with fancy condos and offices—if you’ve been to a game lately\, you know the drill. It’s not technically downtown or Pioneer Square. It’s its own cool spot.\nYou can get here from basically anywhere (I-90\, I-5\, 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, surface streets—the whole kit and caboodle).\nParking: Lumen Field lots close early (6 pm!)\, so don’t count on them. Good news is there’s convenient parking right next door. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time to get settled!\n\nThe venue is run by the same folks who run a bunch of beer halls (which\, let’s face it\, is a perfect spot for a fly fishing club!). We’ll be upstairs in a private mezzanine that seats 40 people. \nGET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST EARLY TO GRAB A SEAT! \nDinner:\nJust like before – buy your own pub grub – the meeting itself is FREE! You can’t beat that anywhere in Seattle!! \n(Heads up: they tack on a mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax\, so factor that in.) \n We Need You There!\nThis new venue is a test for us\, and it’s a test for The Hall! We need a solid turnout to show them we’re a good partner—translation: we need to show them we spend enough on grub and drinks to make it worth their while. \nSo please\, sign up as early as you can and show up! We need to pack the room to make these dinner meetings a regular event!!
URL:https://wffc.com/event/march-2026-club-dinner-meeting-featuring-ryan-fortier/
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SUMMARY:February 2026 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring Frank Burr : The Golden Trout Dude
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February 2026 monthly club meeting with Frank Burr! \nFrank’s presentation will cover sink rates for different types of beads and other weights for Nymphing. Where to find the right beads and methods to incorporate them in tying your Nymphs. How they are affected by various moving and Stillwater applications. Leaders for Nymphing and how they affect presentation. Techniques\, methods and how to apply them to maximize your nymphing success!!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n__________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground \nFrank (The Golden Trout Dude) learned Tenkara fishing in Japan in 1970 at the age of 6\, followed by Traditional Fly Fishing and Fly tying the following year. \nA native of Southern California\, Frank fly fishes throughout the United States\, always looking for the elusive Heritage Trout. Although Trout is his favorite species\, Frank will fly fish for any species just to get in a day of fishing\, like Tilapia\, Peacock Bass and the native freshwater Goby in Hawaii. \nFrank has worked in the fly fishing industry for the past 12 years\, first at Orvis and now for Snowbee USA\, assisting in the design of Ultralight Fly Rods and other products in the Snowbee line.  \nHe’s also a Traditional Fly Fishing and Tenkara instructor and Guide specializing in Golden Trout and other Heritage Trout species in California. \nFrank speaks and instructs at the Fly Fishing Show and other related events\, clubs and shows in the USA on a variety of fly fishing related subjects and volunteers as many days as possible each year teaching youth fly fishing programs. \nFrank is also now on the staff at The Fly Fishing Show. He has been the Trout in the Classroom coordinator for the Pasadena Casting Club and currently the TIC Director for the Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International. \nYou can find more information about Frank at: goldentroutdude.com\, oasisflyshop.com and tenkaraguidecalifornia.com. \n___________________________________________ \n Same meeting venue: The Hall at Occidental\nThe Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle. \nHere’s the lowdown on the location: \n\nIt’s directly across the street (west side) from the northwest corner of Lumen Field (where the Seahawks play).\nIt’s kitty-corner from that big parking lot to the north.\nThe area is well-lit\, secure\, and has been seriously upgraded with fancy condos and offices—if you’ve been to a game lately\, you know the drill. It’s not technically downtown or Pioneer Square. It’s its own cool spot.\nYou can get here from basically anywhere (I-90\, I-5\, 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, surface streets—the whole kit and caboodle).\nParking: Lumen Field lots close early (6 pm!)\, so don’t count on them. Good news is there’s convenient parking right next door. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time to get settled!\n\nThe venue is run by the same folks who run a bunch of beer halls (which\, let’s face it\, is a perfect spot for a fly fishing club!). We’ll be upstairs in a private mezzanine that seats 40 people. \nGET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST EARLY TO GRAB A SEAT! \nDinner:\nJust like before – buy your own pub grub – the meeting itself is FREE! You can’t beat that anywhere in Seattle!! \n(Heads up: they tack on a mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax\, so factor that in.) \n We Need You There!\nThis new venue is a test for us\, and it’s a test for The Hall! We need a solid turnout to show them we’re a good partner—translation: we need to show them we spend enough on grub and drinks to make it worth their while. \nSo please\, sign up as early as you can and show up! We need to pack the room to make these dinner meetings a regular thing!
URL:https://wffc.com/event/february-2026-club-dinner-meeting-featuring-frank-burr-the-golden-trout-dude/
LOCATION:The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring Ryan Smith\, Owner of the Avid Angler
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January 2026 monthly club meeting with Ryan Smith! \nRyan Smith\, the owner of The Avid Angler in the Seattle area since 2011\, is a dedicated fly fishing guide\, educator\, and FFI Certified Casting Instructor with a biology background\, known for his expertise in Puget Sound saltwater and river fishing\, and passion for conservation\, helping anglers of all levels. He grew up fishing in the Pacific Northwest\, blending his skills in guiding\, retail\, and business to run the renowned fly shop near Kenmore. \nBryan will focus on spey fishing for trout. So if you’ve been thinking about mastering that grand\, two-handed casting technique from the River Spey (and all the gear that goes with it)\, this club meeting is for you! \n\n🍻 Same meeting venue: The Hall at Occidental\nThis is our second dinner meeting at the new spot: The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle. \nHere’s the lowdown on the location: \n\nIt’s directly across the street (west side) from the northwest corner of Lumen Field (where the Seahawks play).\nIt’s kitty-corner from that big parking lot to the north.\nThe area is well-lit\, secure\, and has been seriously upgraded with fancy condos and offices—if you’ve been to a game lately\, you know the drill. It’s not technically downtown or Pioneer Square. It’s its own cool spot.\nYou can get here from basically anywhere (I-90\, I-5\, 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, surface streets—the whole kit and caboodle).\nParking: Lumen Field lots close early (6 pm!)\, so don’t count on them. Good news is there’s convenient parking right next door. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time to get settled!\n\nThe venue is run by the same folks who run a bunch of beer halls (which\, let’s face it\, is a perfect spot for a fly fishing club!). We’ll be upstairs in a private mezzanine that seats 40 people. \nGET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST EARLY TO GRAB A SEAT! \nDinner:\nJust like in November and before – buy your own pub grub – the meeting itself is FREE! You can’t beat that anywhere in Seattle!! \n(Heads up: they tack on a mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax\, so factor that in.) \n💪 We Need You There!\nThis new venue is a test for us\, and it’s a test for The Hall! We need a solid turnout to show them we’re a good partner—translation: we need to show them we spend enough on grub and drinks to make it worth their while. \nSo please\, sign up as early as you can and show up! We need to pack the room to make these dinner meetings a regular thing! \n\n\n\nBelow is the link to attend the meeting via Zoom.\n\nInvite Link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84272571145?pwd=LxVHPpY65DD60VTVFOP4SKRZ7eEIkC.1
URL:https://wffc.com/event/january-2026-club-dinner-meeting-featuring-ryan-smith-owner-of-the-avid-angler/
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Fundraiser Dinner at the Women’s University Club
DESCRIPTION:Washington Fly Fishing Club \nHoliday Party and Fundraiser \nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 \nWomen’s University Club \n1105 6th Ave\, Seattle\, WA 98101 \nWe hope to see you all at the December 16th Holiday Fundraiser Dinner at the Women’s University Club to enjoy the festive time with all of us with the in-person Silent and Live Auctions\, the intriguing Fly Boxes and Tables Raffles\, and the Raise-the-Paddle Foundation donations to help fund our 2026 Club’s Outreach\, Conservation\, Outings\, Education\, and Youth activities. \nAND for a chance to secure some specially designed flies\, fishing gear and memorable fishing adventures! \n— \nThe dress code for men is a coat with an optional tie – please – it’s a special party! \nSign up early so that you won’t miss out. The dinner seating is limited to 105 attendees. Bring your Family and Friends to join in\, too. \nThe deadline for sign-ups is Saturday\, December 9th at noon. \nThanks for your support! \n____________________________________________________________________ \n\nReservation deadline: December 9th.\nDoors Open: 5:30 pm – No host bar.\nTicket price: $125pp includes Dinner with Salad\, 2 Bottles of Wine at Each Table\, Coffee Service.\nFundraiser Live and Silent Auction Items List (LINK)\nPARKING: 20 handicap spaces in the Women’s Club parking garage are available (next to green awning at club entrance) – choose the ‘yes’ option in your dinner ticket if needed (honor system).\nGeneral parking at Coast Hotel Seattle Downtown (1301 6th Ave)\n\n\nBRING PARKING TICKET TO CLUB FOR VALIDATION AT FRONT DESK UPON ENTRY \nCost with validation: $12 per car
URL:https://wffc.com/event/december-16th-2025-holiday-fundraiser-dinner/
LOCATION:Women’s University Club\, 1105 Sixth Avenue\, Seattle\, 98101-3011\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring John Shewey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November 2025 monthly club meeting with John Shewey! \nJohn Shewey has been accused of being a deadbeat slacker\, but he steadfastly refutes such charges and insists instead that he is a lifelong fly-fishing addict. He usually admits to being the editor-in-chief of American Fly Fishing\, unless you are mad at the magazine\, in which case John is likely to deny any involvement. His long career as a writer and photographer has produced countless magazine articles and about 20 books. \nA couple of his books are pretty good. John’s most recent titles are Spey Flies\, Their History and Construction\, Classic Steelhead Flies\, and The Hummingbird Handbook. When not plunging into a cold river over his wader tops in pursuit of summer-run steelhead or wearing out boot leather exploring tiny trout streams in the desert\, John spends considerable time on the verge of cardiac arrest following his Weimaraner around Oregon’s chukar country. \nSo\, come together for John’s presentation on fly fishing for steelhead! \n\n🍻 New dinner meeting venue: The Hall at Occidental\nThis is our second dinner meeting at the new spot: The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle. \nHere’s the lowdown on the location: \n\nIt’s directly across the street (west side) from the northwest corner of Lumen Field (where the Seahawks play).\nIt’s kitty-corner from that big parking lot to the north.\nThe area is well-lit\, secure\, and has been seriously upgraded with fancy condos and offices—if you’ve been to a game lately\, you know the drill. It’s not technically downtown or Pioneer Square. It’s its own cool spot.\nYou can get here from basically anywhere (I-90\, I-5\, 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, surface streets—the whole kit and caboodle).\nParking: Lumen Field lots close early (6 pm!)\, so don’t count on them. Good news is there’s convenient parking right next door. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time to get settled!\n\nThe venue is run by the same folks who run a bunch of beer halls (which\, let’s face it\, is a perfect spot for a fly fishing club!). We’ll be upstairs in a private mezzanine that seats 40 people. \nGET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST EARLY TO GRAB A SEAT! \nDinner:\nJust like last month\, the meeting itself is FREE! \nHowever\, the food and drinks are “no-host\,” meaning you cover your own tab. You can order whatever you want off the Hall’s huge menu—dinner\, appetizers\, beer\, soda\, whatever your heart desires! No more pre-set meals!! \n(Heads up: they tack on a mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax\, so factor that in.) \n💪 We Need You There!\nThis new venue is a test for us\, and it’s a test for The Hall! We need a solid turnout to show them we’re a good partner—translation: we need to show them we spend enough on grub and drinks to make it worth their while. \nSo please\, sign up as early as you can and show up! We need to pack the room to make these dinner meetings a regular thing!
URL:https://wffc.com/event/november-2025-club-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wet Buns Outing
DESCRIPTION:Our annual celebration of the drizzle season\, once again – finally! Normal Northwest weather! Time to bask in the dark of the cold and wet again!!! \nBut even better … \nChums are staging in the shallow estuaries\, the resident Coho are there for those who know where to cast\, and the biggest sea runs are looking for that last meal before a long winter in a little stream. \nCioppino (Fisherman’s Stew)\, served with toasted bread\, always tastes best around a big fire. This is the best “Outing” meal of the year as far as many are concerned\, and is a recommended must-do trip. We will gather at the group camp area at Penrose Point State Park\, with dinner prepping starting around 4:00. I know that cuts into some fishing time\, but it gets dark early these days. We need a few volunteers to crack crabs\, chop fish\, shell shrimp\, etc. \nBring your favorite cold-weather appetizer or dessert\, and the club does the rest. RSVP for headcount and bring a sturdy bowl and spoon for dinner. \nThe fishing can be done from beaches\, but is done better from a boat. Launches at Vaughn Bay\, Allyn\, Latimer’s Landing\, Treasure Island\, and Von Geldern Cove are all good jumping-off spots for South Sound fly fishing. \nOrange and white flies – along with olive clousers and dali lamas – work well. Chums like anything small and green. \nSo\, cover your buns\, dress warm\, and join us for this fun and delicious event. We here at the club laugh at this kind of weather. Because we’re rugged individualists (like everyone else) and like our fish wet and cold\, don’t we? \nMembers\, if you can take another member in your boat to fish at the outing\, please acknowledge this in the “I will assist with” in the RSVP so that we can organize members to fish with you.
URL:https://wffc.com/event/wet-buns-outing-november-1-2025/
LOCATION:Penrose Point State Park\, 321 158th Avenue Kp S\, Lakebay\, WA\, 98349\, United States
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring Greg Shimek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October 2025 monthly club meeting featuring Greg Shimek in Seattle’s old Pioneer Square at The Hall at Occidental! (see note below) \n\nGreg is a member of the Coastal Cutthroat Commission and Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group. \nIn addition Greg’s a retired telecommunications executive and fly fishing enthusiast. He was born and raised in Shelton\, and grew up on Hood Canal\, building a passion for clean water\, healthy fish and good habitat. Along with his service with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group\, he has taken an interest in Washington’s coastal cutthroat populations\, working with WDFW on research in Puget Sound. \nGreg is a past president of Puget Sound Fly Fishers and is currently the group’s conservation chair. In 2019\, he received the prestigious Bill Mackay Conservation Award from the Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International. \n— \nA note from our Club President: \nAnd now\, for something completely different! \nWe are pleased to announce that our venue for our October 21stmeeting will be The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle.  This venue is directly across the street\, west\, from the northwest corner of Lumen Field and catty corner to the massive north parking lot there.  It is adjacent to the newly renovated Friends of the Waterfront Plaza.  It is not a part of downtown Seattle or of Pioneer Square. This area is open\, well lit\, and benefits from continuous security patrols\, well-maintained public spaces\, and a strong partnership between local businesses\, city services\, and community organizations.  If you’ve been down there for a game\, you know the nearby area has been developed into swanky condos and office buildings. \nThe Hall can be reached via I-90\, I-5\, Highway 99\, Light Rail\, bus\, and Seattle surface streets.  You can get there from anywhere. There is an immense amount of parking. \nThe restaurant itself is part of the Hall Group\, which runs four beer halls on Queen Anne\, Capitol Hill\, in Kirkland\, and at Occidental.  (It seems fitting that a fly club would meet in a beer hall.) We will be upstairs in the private mezzanine at Occidental\, which has a capacity of 40. \nPlease sign up early to assure yourself a seat. \nAnd for something even more different\, this meeting is FREE!  Now\, I know what you’re thinking\, there is no such thing as a “free lunch\,” or in this case a free dinner.  And you would be correct.  The Club will not charge for this first meeting.  And\, all food and beverages will be provided on a “no-host” basis.  Each of you may order what you wish off the Hall’s extensive food and beverage menu and you will receive and pay your own check.  You have the personal choice of dinner and drinks.  (Mandatory 20% gratuity and 10.35% tax).  No more one-size-fits-all meal. \nI’m very excited about this new venue.  It has great access for all\, copious parking\, and we get away from the rubber chicken buffet.  Let’s give this a good try. \nIt is important that we produce a good turnout for this meeting.  This venue is an experiment for us and it also is an experiment for The Hall.  We need a good showing – translation\, we need to show them that we are a good partner in terms of what we spend for food and drink.  So please sign up as early as you can and come to this meeting.  We need good attendance to make this work. \nThe usual schedule applies.  Wet Fly at 5:30\, dinner 6:15 -7:00\, business and program 7:00 – 8:30. \nDan
URL:https://wffc.com/event/october-2025-club-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hall at Occidental\, 589 Occidental Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners
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SUMMARY:Big Twin Lake Outing
DESCRIPTION:Big Twin Lake is located near Winthrop\, WA and it has excellent fly angling for rainbow trout. \nNearby Little Twin Lake has rainbows\, tiger and brook trout. \nSinking lines with woolly bugger\, dragon fly and damsel patterns work well out in the middle. Floating or intermediate lines with nymphs work well around the edges and in the shallows. \nThe club will provide steaks for those that sign up in advance\, along with beverages. Please bring appetizers\, side dishes and desserts to share. As usual\, happy hour (with club beverages) starts around 5:00 PM\, with dinner an hour or so later.
URL:https://wffc.com/event/big-twin-lake-outing-october-3-5-2025/
LOCATION:Big Twin Lake Campground and RV Park\, 210 Twin Lakes Rd\, Winthrop\, WA\, 98862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outings
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Club Dinner Meeting Featuring Skip Morris
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our September 2025 monthly club meeting featuring Skip Morris\, noted author and fly tyer.  Skip’s presentation will be “Lake Rise” – Dry Fly Fishing on Lakes. \nSkip Morris is among the most prolific fly-fishing and fly-tying authors alive—his name is known to anglers around the world. \nHe has written twenty-one books on fly fishing and tying\, including the established standard beginning fly tier’s volume Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple\, and The Art of Tying the Bass Fly\, Morris & Chan on Fly Fishing Trout Lakes (with lake-fishing guru Brian Chan)\, Concise Handbook of Fly Tying\, and Fly Fisher’s Guide to Western River Hatches. \n 
URL:https://wffc.com/event/september-2025-club-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:Mercer Island VFW Hall\, 1836 72nd Ave SE\, Mercer Island\,\, WA\, 98040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners
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ORGANIZER;CN="Neal Hoffberg VP of Programs":MAILTO:neal@wffc.com
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SUMMARY:Hood Canal Outing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us September 13th for our annual trip to Hood Canal is hosted by Jay Deeds. Sea-run cutthroat\, the occasional coho\, hot pizza\, and cold beer. What could be better! \nThe sunsets from Jay’s yard are amazing\, and the fishing can be pretty good too! \nSaturday: Happy hour and dinner around 5:00 at Jay’s. The boat launch is just north at Misery Point\, and camping is available at Scenic Beach State Park\, right next door. \nRSVP for headcount. Jay’s contact info is: 15350 NW Maple Ln.\, Seabeck. Phone 425-785-4310 – or email dogooddeeds@wavecable.com. \nMembers\, if you can take another member in your boat to fish at the Hood Canal outing\, please acknowledge this in the “I will Assist With” sign-up\, so that we can organize members to fish with you.
URL:https://wffc.com/event/hood-canal-outing/
LOCATION:Hood Canal\, 15350 NW Maple Ln\, Seabeck\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outings
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