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October 2013

Orvis Bellevues Exclusive Newsletter

Tying the Flash Fly Advanced Indicator Rig for Steelhead

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In This Issue
Deschutes Trip-October 2013.. 2 Fall Orvis Days.... 3 Upcoming Schools/Seminars. 5 October Outlook... 6 Yakima Forecast.... 7 The Secret Sauce Advanced Indicator Rig 9 Fly of the Month-Coho Flash Fly 10 Belize-February 2014.... 11
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From the Shop

Fall is finally upon us and here at Orvis Bellevue we are absolutely stoked. There are so many places to go, and fish to chase, that the problem will not be a lack of fishing opportunities, but deciding where to fish because everything is so good!!! We also have our big Fall event, Orvis Days, this month, as well as a few great on the water schools. If you ever have any questions on where to fish, flies, techniques, etc, dont hesitate to come in or give us a call. Our passion is fly fishing and we love sharing that passion with others! -Jason Cotta, Fishing Manager

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Join Orvis Bellevue on the Deschutes River with Deep Canyon Outfitters $1125
October 24th-26th
Join us for a three day wilderness float down the lower Deschutes River with Orvis Endorsed Deep Canyon Outfitters. The Deschutes is legendary for its steelhead runs with multiple fish days a very common occurrence. On this trip you will camp in style with spacious tents and first class meals. Package price includes 3 days guided fishing and meals. We only have 3 spots left on this trip so call today to reserve your spot!!! (425)452-9138.

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Fall Orvis Days

October 3rd- 20th

Steelheading the Methow River

With Al Parke Saturday October 12th 12-1pm Each year we all hear stories about the amazing Steelhead runs on the Methow. So make this the year you are the one telling the stories! Join guide Al Parke as he provides his insights, tips and strategies on how to successfully fish for Steelhead on the Methow River.

Fall Trout Strategies

With Jason Cotta Saturday October 12th 2-3pm Join Orvis Bellevue Fishing Manager Jason Cotta as he discusses the change in strategies, gear and flies you need to make for fly fishing for trout in the Pacific Northwest this Fall.

Fishing the Upper Columbia for Trophy Trout

With Al Parke Saturday October 12th 4-5pm If you enjoy hearing your reel sing, seeing your backing and catching trophy trout, youll definitely enjoy fishing the Upper Columbia. Set in the North Central part of Washington, the Upper Columbia provides stunning vistas and some of the best dry fly fishing for trophy trout in the state. Al Parke will lead this presentation and share his secrets to fly fishing the Upper Columbia.
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Chili Cook Off

Saturday October 12th 12-4pm Come on down to Orvis Bellevues first ever Chili Cook-off! Whether its your own secret recipe or your crazy uncles from Texas, share it with us as we will be giving out a $100 gift certificate to the winner of the best tasting chili. Call the store for contest details.

Beer Tasting Big Sky Brewery

Oct. 12th 12-5pm Known for its award winning beers and ales, come have a sampling of the best beer this side of the Atlantic.

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Upcoming Seminars and Schools

At Orvis Bellevue our greatest passion is sharing our fly fishing knowledge and skills with others. We offer a variety of schools, seminars and personal instruction to help you advance as an angler and be more productive on the water. Our courses are designed to give anglers the skill set they need to be more confident in their skills and knowledge. If you ever have any questions or would like to schedule a day of personal instruction dont hesitate to give us a call. (425)452-9138

Fishing the Puget Sound $100

In-Store Presentation October 5th 8am On the Water Clinic October 6th $100 (Limit 6 Students)
The Puget Sound is an extremely diverse fishery that gives anglers an opportunity to catch a variety of fish species. Join renowned saltwater expert Leland Miyawaki for a two day school that will teach you how to fish the beaches more effectively. The first day of the course will be in the classroom covering where to go, species to target, time of year, fly selection, and gear. The second day will be on the water where students can put their new found knowledge to use. Students must provide their own tackle and wading gear.

Free Seminar Chum on the Fly

Wednesday November6th 6pm Beer and Pizza Provided!!!
Chum salmon begin entering our river systems in the middle of October and can be fished for throughout November and even into early December. Join Leland Miyawaki as he talks about everything you need to know to catch these beasts on the fly. He will be covering tactics for rivers and the salt, fly selection, equipment, and where to go. This is a free seminar with no registration required.

Chums for Chum Free Fish Out

November 13th 8am, Twanoh State Park
Join the Orvis Bellevue gang for a day of fishing for chum. We will be meeting at 8am at Twanoh State Park on Hood Canal. Lunch and refreshments will be provided along with some basic fishing instruction. Please register so we know how much food to bring. Call us at (425)452-913 to register today!!!
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October Outlook
With last weeks rains there is no question that fall is finally upon us. This is great for anglers as the cooler temperatures will get fish more active and the rain will bring more anadrimous fish into our river systems. October is hands down our favorite time of year to fish here at Orvis Bellevue. Trout-The Yakima will be fishing extraordinarily well this month. Check out our Yakima River Forecast for more info on this fishery. The Forks of the Snoqualamie, Forks of the Skykomish, and Skykomish tributaries will all fish very well this month. A standard dry/dropper setup is all you need for all day success on these streams. Searun cutthroat fishing in the rivers will also be very good this month especially in the North Sound Rivers. The Skykomish, Snoqualamie, Skagit, Stilly, and Cowlitz are all great places to target these fish. Try throwing traditional reverse spiders, small streamer patterns, and even dry flies to catch these ferocious fish. The states stillwater fishing will really pick up this month as the water temperatures cool and bring fish shallow. Expect to see hatches of midges and callibaetis at many of your favorite lakes. Anglers fishing lakes that have brown trout will find these fish in pre-spawn mode and very aggressive, try pulling big streamers near spawning staging areas. However, never target fish on Redds and let them go about their business making sweet fishy love. Steelhead-Fall is definitely the best time of year to catch steelhead here in the Pacific Northwest. Anglers will see a great mix of summer and even early winter fish entering the river systems. Saltwater-Saltwater fishing will remain great for searun cutthroat in the South Sound and begin to taper off for Coho as the rains push these fish up into the rivers. When targeting searun cutties, throw small baitfish imitations on an intermediate line. Come in the shop and check out our great selection of Puget Sound flies. Toward the end of the month we will see a few chum moving into the river estuaries but fishing for chum wont start being really productive until mid November.

For the most up to date fishing reports call us at the shop (425)452-9138 or check out the Fishing Reports section of the Orvis website. Click the link to the right for information on fly selection, river flow, and equipment suggestions. Or visit: http://www.orvis.com/fishingreports

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Emerging Rivers Yakima River Forecast

"October is a great month on the Yakima, if the weather holds and you still have time to fish it - the best hatches of the year still include big bugs (October Caddis, Shortwing Stones) as well as mayflies that will test your bug ID skills - was that an olive or mahogany? Look closely, and match each with size, the most obvious difference in the two. The BWO's are smaller in size and emergers on the swing or under a YakCaddis or stonefly dry are a great way to fish the smaller hatch. Midges are also in play, so consider stocking up your Zebra or Disco midges in black and green. Smaller caddis are still available as an afternoon treat after the late morning olive and mahogany hatches- but if the big orange bugs are out, twitch a YakCaddis on the surface and be patient. Expect a good swatting to drown the bug and an instant return to the fly - wait until you see the fish's mouth close before setting the hook!" -Derek Young

Planning a Trip?
Make your next trip down the Yakima a memorable one with Orvis Endorsed Guide Derek Young. Click on the logo to check out his website for more information and to book online.

Derek Young Emerging Rivers Guide Service (425)373-6417

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The Yakima River

Fly Selection
Dries Parachute Adams (18-22) Hi-Vis BWO (18-22) BWO Comparadun (18-22) Mahogany Comparadun (1216) Mahogany Parachute (12-16) Krystal Spinner (12-16) Marabou Cripple (12-16) Yak Caddis (8-10) Orange Stimulator (8-10) Elk Hair Caddis (16-18) X-Caddis (16-18) Nymphs Pheasant Tails Mercers Micro May (18-22) RS2s (18-22) Killer Mayfly Nymph (18-22) Higas SOS (18-22) Ms October Caddis (8-10) Red Squirrel Nymph (8-10) Dressed Down Caddis (8-10) Septober Soft Hackle (8-10) Prime Time Pupa (16-18) LaFontaines Pupa (16-18) Emerging CDC Caddis (16-18) Pats Rubber Leg (4-10) Trout Retriever (4-10) Double Beaded Stone (4-10) Streamers (Size 4-10) Wooly buggers Marabou Muddler Sculpzilla Dali Llama Other Patterns Beetles Ants San Juan Worms
Derek Youngs Yak Caddis

Gear Essentials Rod: 9-10 4-6wt Reel: To Match Rod Line: Floating Sink Tips for streamers Leaders: 9 3X-6X Other Equipment Gel Floatant Shake and Float Split Shot Strike Indicators
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Walk/Wade Access Easton Bullfrog South Cle Elum Thorpe Bridge KOA Ringer MM20 Umtanum Slab

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The Secret Sauce Advanced Indicator Rig For Steelhead

While indicator fishing for steelhead is not the traditional way of doing things, and will often by scoffed at by the purists, it can be flat out effective. There are many rivers in our state that are very conducive to the Indi-Rig such as the Klickitat, Methow, and smaller coastal streams on the OP. In these rivers, the bobber will generally out fish a swung fly. Knowing how to set up an indicator rig for steelhead will ultimately determine how successful you will be during your day of fishing. The advanced rig shown in the video below may take more time to set up than a traditional nymph rig, but it will help you be far more effective when fishing. California Steel on the Indi-Rig

What You Need

30lb or 40lb Super Strong AR 0X, 1X, 2X Fluoro Tippet Barrel Swivels Old Fly Line Nail Knot Tool Strike Indicators Split Shot or Tungsten Putty

Popular Flies
Onyx Agent (4-6) Agent Orange (4-6) Egg Sucking Stone (6) Pats Rubber Leg (2-8) Egg Larve (2/0-2) Egg Lace Worm (2) Steelie Omelet (10) Psycho Spawn (10) Psycho Prince (10-12) Beads (Variety of colors and sizes with hooks to match)

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Years in the salt chasing baitfish that are very flashy have predisposed Coho Salmon to try and eat anything that has a lot of shine. This is why conventional anglers do so well fishing spoons and inline spinners. Fly anglers can trigger the Cohos natural instinct to eat with the Flash Fly. This is a very simple pattern to tie and can be used to catch fish in the salt and in the rivers. Try tying a few of these up in a variety of colors and try them on your next outing, were sure you will like the results.

Materials Hook: 1645 Size 2 Thread: Red Saltwater Tail: Flashabou Body: Diamond Braid Under-Wing: Bucktail Over-Wing: Flashabou Hackle: Saddle Hackle

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Belize 2014!!!
El Pescador Lodge 2012 Lodge of the Year
February 16-22nd 2014 Includes: 6 nights lodging, 5 days guided fishing, Free H2 rod!!!, 15% Discount Card, All Meals, Local Alcohol This part of Belize is one of the best places to get a saltwater Grand Slam: bonefish; permit; and tarpon in one day. The flats are extensive and the lodge is well located so you dont have to travel far to be on the fish, although they go on endlessly north to the border with Mexico. El Pescador caters to fly-fishers, but there are some great non-angling activities available as well. Theres excellent snorkeling, an extensive barrier reef, a dive shop and the option to take excursions to Maya ruins on the mainland. Its a good place for your first saltwater trip and theres an onsite coach to help you master sight casting on the flats. The large numbers of bonefish mean your chances of success are excellent, and light tackle gear is available.

El Pescador, Belize $3695

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