Skykomish River Winter Steelhead Flyfishing School
January 16, 17, or 18
Itinerary

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Skykomish River Steelhead Flyfishing Schools
Details and Itinerary

Welcome! We are so glad you are joining us......

Before you do anything......take a few minutes and read the entire itinerary. It should
answer most questions.

Flyfishing the Skykomish River is a favorite winter steelhead fishery. If you like flyfishing
steelhead, you are going to love the Sky. I hope you are as excited about our upcoming
school(s) as we are. This is our fifth year we have put on these classes, and always have
lots of fun, as well as being instructional.

Securing a place in your class. After discussing with Dennis (by email) which date
works, be sure to send your $75 deposit to:

Dennis Dickson, Flyfishing
PO Box 295
Arlington WA 98223

Meeting Place: We will meet at the Lewis Street bridge parking lot, Monroe. (see
directions)

Time: 8am

Looking forward to it,

Dennis and Mike

Itinerary: We will get dressed to fish at the Lewis Street Parking Lot (see directions), and
caravan to the Sultan River put in. If you have a large capacity vehicle, such as minivan or
station wagon.......please bring it. It will make the car shuttle easier. Our plan is to Float
from Sultan downstream to Monroe......... Some of the best flywater on the river.

We will have pontoon rafts for each angler, if you have a boat and want to bring it.....fine,
just tell me, so we can plan accordingly. Mike can take two anglers with him in the big
raft, but plan on rowing, unless you tell me different. (Most anglers end up wanting to
row.......its probably the funnest river, we do)

Plan on plenty of streamside lecture, but of course the learning is in the doing. Angler to
guide is 3:1.

First part of the day, will be streamside lecture. By noon we will be into demonstration,
and finally by the days end you will be presenting the fly (fishing) and Mike and I will be
critiquing the progress.

You should have the following:

Things to Bring: Take a look at the recommended flies, lines and gear. If you have stuff
now.....fine, bring it. DO NOT RUN DOWN TO YOUR LOCAL fLY SHOP LOOKING
FOR OUR STUFF......(YOU WON'T FIND IT) AND YOU MAY ALSO END UP
BUYING A BUNCH OF STUFF, YOU NEVER USE.

Go to Streamsideflyshop.com
Members Only Page:

User name: Member
Password: (Given after Deposit)

You now qualify for the membership page: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BUY
ANYTHING. These are simply recommendations: You can always try out ours at the
school before making a purchase.

Chest Waders.....plan on floating from pool to pool......wade fishing.

*Rod: 7 to 9 wt. class (optional) Yes, we have the Yancy rod. These are 10' 8wt. Gary
Loomis custom rods, built for the Yancy line. Lifetime warranty. Cost: $350. If you
already have a steelhead rod, bring it.

*Reel: steelhead quality (Read reels: good one and bad ones) www.flyfishsteelhead.com
Tioga 10 LA is our recommended Yancy reel. You will find them on the membership
page.

*Lines: Yancey Multi-sinktip or comparable
Floating Line Head System: (Not nec. but we will have lines for demo.)

We will have a couple rods set up for demo for each line.....Just don't buy some gear just
to come to the class, without trying ours......

Wading Cleats: Not nec.
Wading staff: Optional but OK
PFD: I have but if you have a personal you like. bring it.

Flies: Here are a few......again, you won't find these in your local shops

Members Only page:
User name: Member
Password: (Given after deposit)

Spring Steelhead Flies: http://streamsideflyshop.com/flies.htm You are not
required to buy any for the trip.

We have added both string leech and articulates to our fly selection. We have fished with
all of them. Awesome!

My fly selection is determined by; water clarity, outdoor lighting, and stream flow. The
flies selected below can be found at Streamsideflyshop.com
click on blow-up for greater detail. The # should eliminate any confusion.

Dark day/ Dark water: I like Whites & Blacks

Traditional Cop car # 1013- anytime water visibility is under 4 feet.
Cop Car String leech # 1016- Water vis. is over 4 ft. stops short strikes
Copcar Articulated # 1015 - Large profile for turbulent waters, big water situations

Little bruise # 1006: Soft water lies, especially at daylight and dusk.
Big Bruise #1006: Bigger water, new aggressive fish, dark days
Egg face Black string leech # 1049: Soft water, dirty water, dark days
Black Articulated Brass eyes # 1048: Turbulent, dirty water, dark days

Dark days/ clear water:

Blue/Purple marabou Traditional # 1001: 4-10 ft. vis. soft to moderate flows. Dark days.
Blue/Purple Bunny string leech # 1018: Same conditions as traditional but turbulent flows
Red/Orange marabou # 1018: Bright or dark days, 4 ft vis. or above

Bright day/ Dirty water:

Hal Smith Special # 1011: under 4 ft. vis. Great in brownish water
Cop Car series (see above)

Bright day/ clear water:

Pink Stinker # 1028 4 ft. vis. or above Temporarily out of stock
Red/Orange marabou # 1018 (same)
Humpy killer # 1007 (same)

Black Bart: # 1032 Anytime!

twist-ons, shot or putty (optional)
steelhead tapered leaders to 0x
3 inch mill file sharpener & nippers
12' bonefish tapered leaders

10, 8# maxima ultra green
sunglasses
Good rain coat
T.P.

Camera
fingerless gloves
warm clothes (especially from navel down)
Water proof duffel (optional)
License and punch card. We Will release all wild steelhead.

We will provide the streamside lunch.

* The guides will bring 3 rods, reels and lines set up with the Yancey line system, and the
FLHS....... for demo, flies are included, but if you have equipment needs, i.e. a rod...please
let me know.

We will float, talk, wade and fish........Bring something to write on/with, you will never
remember it all.......Should be finished by 4:30 PM

Directions:
1-5 > Monroe SR 2 exit at Everett > Monroe > 2nd ? stoplight. Lewis Street (SR 203),
several blocks......as you approach bridge......slow down, Lewis Street Parking lot
entrance is immediately before bridge on the west side.......

Meeting time: 8 am.

If you are interested in purchasing any flies or the Yancey Flyline or the Floating Line
Head system before the class.......
Simply fill out the order, and we can bring it to the class for you

Not comfortable using Pay Pal?
No problem! Fill out the order, and either send or bring a check, and we can bring your
purchase at class time.

Emergency Phone #: Dennis cell 425 238 3537 Mike's cell 425 330 9506

Looking forward to it,

Dennis and Mike

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