Chris Wilke is the Executive Director of the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance.  This group monitors the health of the Sound and its tributaries.  Chris will speak on the mission and the various activities of this conservation group. Chuck Ballard will be demonstrating how to tie a couple of his favorite flies to learn their tying techniques. Please […]

James Losee is the South Puget Sound fish biologist for the WDFW.  He is responsible for groundbreaking research on the South Sound Coastal Cutthroat  research project.  The initial stage of this project is being wrapped up.  This program will explain, in part, why the South Sound has such a vibrant coastal cutthroat population. Marcia Kindinger […]

On Tuesday, August 21st, we are going to be treated to five of the most outstanding speakers we’ve had for this annual event in several years.  As usual the evening will consist of a delicious barbecue dinner before the speakers begin, and during that time attendees can peruse a variety of used fly fishing equipment […]

David Paul Williams tied his first fly at age seven, took his first fly-caught trout at ten and has been sliding the slippery slope to other species since. He now fishes saltwater beaches, alpine cirques, lowland rivers, urban waters and desert lakes, but jump-across creeks still have the power to bring out the inner boy. […]

Roger Fletcher will speak on drift boats.  Roger has authored a book titled Drift Boats and River Dories on the history of drift boats.  He has models of various drift boats, which will be on display. Gary Bergquist will be tying his favorite fly for all to learn how to tie. 

Ryan Fortier, of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will speak on fishing possibilities of the North Central area of the State of Washington,  In the past Chad Jackson has presented on this topic.

Lynda Mapes, environmental report of the Seattle times will present on the current status of the Atlantic Salmon net pens situation in Puget Sound. Lynda specializes in coverage of the environment, natural history, and Native American tribes.  

Tom Quin of the University of Washington School of Aquatic Fisheries Sciences will be speaking on the various species of trout in Alaska. Tom has been involved in research at the University of Washington’s field camps in southwestern Alaska since 1987, and those projects include long-term analysis of bear predation, differentiation of sockeye salmon populations, […]

Phil Rowley will be in the Seattle area for the Fly Fishing show and will be speak to the WFFC on “Ten Stillwater Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”. At the age of 6 Phil Rowley was introduced to coarse fishing in England and has been hooked ever since. For the past 20 years Phil […]

Bill Neal will make a presentation of numerous awards made in recognition of club members (or others) who have distinguished themselves through service to the club and the community. Tim Essington is the Associate Director of the School of Aquatic Fisheries Sciences.   Dr. Essington will discuss the history of the Department and the upcoming 100th […]