Stillaguamish Steelhead Society Blog: August 2012

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More On River fishing etiquette

River fishing etiquette Pool Rotation, can be summed up very simply, take your turn, and cast and move. Should you arrive at a pool, and other anglers are there ahead of you, it will be expected that you will wait your turn before entering the pool. A waiting area is usually obvious where winning anglers gather intelligence their turn. When it becomes your turn, you will start at the upstream and of a group of anglers, and follow the group to the pool. While moving through the pool, it is usually it is usual practice to take two casts and then take a step downstream. Be careful not to move too far out into the pool and fish. This may cause the fish to move away or caused them to be less likely to take the fly. Other words Let the angler who arrives at the pool first two fish through without interference. Share the water after a reasonable time, on a pool either have the waiting person join you asked him/ her to fish through and finish or vacate all in favor of the other anglers. Allow fellow anglers room to fish so their cast and drift are not interfered with and the fish are not disturbed. Give room to another angler who looks and fish near you. Use hand signals to notify boaters which way you would want them to pass through.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Fly Fishing Etiquette

Etiquette The North Fork Stillaguamish Steelhead Society welcomes you to the North Fork Stillaguamish, and wants to make your fishing experience here an enjoyable one. The intention of this pamphlet is to familiarize you with the usual fishing practices and etiquette on the North Fork Stillaguamish. These are not laws; they are guidelines, which are adhered to by most of the people who enjoy the river. When you are fishing, there will be occasions when you will be sharing a portion of the river with others. Following this Steelhead/Salmon fishing etiquette,from both established traditions and new practices, will contribute towards a positive fishing experience. The North Fork Stillaguamish Steelhead Society wishes you fishing success for the beautiful Steelhead and salmonids and encourages you to become familiar with North Fork Stillaguamish River Fishing Etiquette. Pool Rotation: Pool rotation can be summed up very simply: -Take your turn, and cast and move. -Should you arrive at a pool, and other anglers are there ahead of you, it will be expected that that you wait your turn before entering the pool. A waiting area is usually obvious where waiting anglers gather until it is their turn. -When it becomes your turn, you will start at the upstream end of the group of anglers, and follow the group through the pool. -While moving through the pool, it is the usual practice to take 2 casts and then take a step downstream. Be careful not to move too far out into the pool near the fish. This may cause the fish to move away or cause them to be less likely to take a fly. Fly Presentation: -A dry fly may be cast up or downstream depending on your preference of presentation. -Wet flies are cast downstream and across the current, usually on a 45 degree angle. Casting wet flies upstream increase the risk of foul hooking fish and causing unnecessary damage to the fish. Use of sinking tip lines, sinking lines and leaders: There is growing concern over the number of fish that are foul hooked through the use of this type of equipment. When used in combination with a heavy fly, the risk of foul hooking a fish is increased. This type of equipment is normally used in high, cold water, however some anglers use them in any water conditions. It is not necessary to use this type of gear during periods of low water and we recommend that it not be used during these condition. Recommended use of Sink Tip and sinking lines and Leaders: -Use during moderate to high water conditions. -Be prepared with a choice of sink rate lines (some manufacturers offer six different) and adjust according to conditions. North Fork Stillaguamish Steelhead Society, P.O. Box 464,Arlington,Washington, 98223 E-mail: wakingflies@Stillaguamishsteelhead.com Website: WWW.Stillaguamishsteelhead.com

2012-08-23

This year i have seen more fisherman along the river than other years. Places where i never ran into them, so sharing water that i called mine has gone, one run which i call my home water, as i walk for my place to start and fish approx. 3,000 linear feet of prime isolated water, i'll find fisherman at the top end to the bottom. It's large water so the room is there but one need's to rotate through holes to make a pleasant environment for all. So remember the fly fisher's etiquette and all will be fine.