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Yakima River - February 7th, 2005
supplied by: The Avid Angler
RECORDED: 
38 °
FISHING: Poor
Where: Red’s to the Slab in the Canyon
Patterns fished: Beldar Bugger, Skwala nymphs and red copper johns
Weather: Sunny and cold all day
Time: Fished from 10am-3:00pm
Dave McCoy and I fished the mid-day and did just ok on a mixture of streamers and nymphs. The water was 34 degrees so you can imagine that the fishing was a little on the tough side. I did get two nice fish on a skwala nymph and one average one on the Beldar Bugger (if you haven't tried these, you should. They sink great and have awesome action).
I suspect that a little warming trend will get the Skwala's moving and things will start to happen. We saw lots of midges, but the fish were definitely not up.
Report Submitted by: Nathan Keen
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Yakima River - February 1st, 2005
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED: 
43 °
FISHING: Good
We may be regretting the unseasonably warm weather later this year, but the Yakima river rainbows are taking full advantage and so should you. The ‘bugs’ and fish all seem to think it’s March already so why argue. Head over there armed with the usual Spring selection:
Nymphs: Pheasant Tails, Lightning Bugs, Skwala Stones, Copper John’s etc.
Streamers: Sheila Sculpin, Rag Sculpin, Muddlers, Buggers etc.
Current Flow are higher than normal and expect them to steadily drop. Check streamflow data below.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/uv/?site_no=12484500&PARAmeter_cd=00060,00065
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Yakima River - January 7th, 2005
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED: 
20 °
FISHING: Poor
With ice floating down the middle of the river and ice on its banks it's time to tie some flies. We'll keep you posted. Look out for one of our free group outings in the early spring
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Yakima River - December 16th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED: 
38 °
FISHING: Good
The fishing has been average to good. The midge fishing is pretty much non-existent currently most likely due to the river fluctuations we have recently experienced. Watch for the midging to pick up with consistent river flows.
The nymphing has been good! Utilizing the proverbial stone nymph and dropper is always a good bet. Have a variety of stone nymphs, especially Skwala like. Also carrying a variety (CJ's, PT's, RL Princes, Hare's Ears, Brassies, Lightning Bugs) of droppers in the #14-20 size range.
Streamer fishing either on the retrieve or classic swing style has been productive as well.
Bugs of the Winter
Dry Fly
#18-22 H&L Variants, Royal Wulffs, Royal Parachutes
#18-24 Midges- Para Midges, Hatching Midges Nymph suggestions
#16-20 Bead head Copper Johns in Red, Black, Green and Brass
#16-22 Bead head Brassies in the aforementioned colors #16-20 Bead head and standard PT's, Princes, Hares Ears, Soft hackle PT's #18-22 WD's Streamers and Buggers
#4-10 Cone head or Bead head Rubber leg or standard Buggers in Black, Brown, Olive, White or combinations of, JJ's, Double Bunny's etc..... fish-on
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Yakima River - November 15th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED: 
50 °
FISHING: Excellent
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: We floated the river from Irene down to ringer the other day. Fishing was fantastic. Trout keyed in on very small (#20 or #22) tan nymphs. Glass bead emergers, Hares ears etc... Plenty of good wade fishing right now. Either plan a short float, with plenty of stops, or just drive to fish.
Get your last fix of trout fishing now! Yes, I know that this river fishes well in the winter and there is always Rocky Ford, but if you like to trout fish, get over hear now. The weather is looking good for the next week and the river is no longer crowded so this is one of the best fishing months of the year. Flows are much lower than you may be used to during the summer so adjust you techniques and approaches accordingly: Wading is great, look for new spots to access and don’t be afraid to fish some of the pockets mid-river.
FLIES: Nymphs: Mighty-Mite Baetis, Copper John's, October Caddis Pupae.
Dry: Baetis Cripple, Baetis fold-over, Thorax B.W.O, Orange Stimulator, October Foam, Elk Hair Caddis
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead muddler
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - October 24th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED: 
56 °
FISHING: Excellent
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: Get your last fix of trout fishing now! Yes, I know that this river fishes well in the winter and there is always Rocky Ford, but if you like to trout fish, get over hear now. The weather is looking good for the next week and the river is no longer crowded so this is one of the best fishing months of the year. Flows are much lower than you may be used to during the summer so adjust you techniques and approaches accordingly: Wading is great, look for new spots to access and don’t be afraid to fish some of the pockets mid-river.
FLIES: Nymphs: Mighty-Mite Baetis, Copper John's, October Caddis Pupae.
Dry: Baetis Cripple, Baetis fold-over, Thorax B.W.O, Orange Stimulator, October Foam, Elk Hair Caddis
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead muddler
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - October 13th, 2004
supplied by: The Avid Angler
RECORDED:
60 °
FISHING: Good
Where: Red’s to the Slab in the Canyon
Patterns fished: Lt. Cahill, brooks sprout Baetis, Baetis cripple, thorax BWO, copper johns, pheasant tail nymphs (no bead), rubber leg lightning bugs
Weather: Sunny and warm all day
Time: Fished from 10am-6:00pm
Fishing From 10:00 to 11:30 was fairly good on Baetis patterns fished dead drift. We landed 3 fish, the biggest was 16 inches. As the middle of the day set in and the Baetis disappeared fishing dramatically slowed becoming pretty tough. We tried unsuccessfully to get nymphs going in the afternoon but to no avail and moved three nice fish to streamers in the evening. Overall a pretty slow day but beautiful nonetheless and could not think of another place I’d rather be but floating a river with my Dad and my faithful Australian Shepherd.
Look for the Baetis to absolutely POP in the next few days as clouds are on the way. Fall nymphing should only get better and better from here.
Report Submitted by: Dylan Rose
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Yakima River - October 12th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
71 °
FISHING: Excellent
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: How do you like to fish for trout? Streamers, Dries, Nymphs? Do it right now on the Yakima, because it's working.
FLIES: Nymphs: Mighty-Mite Baetis, Copper John's, October Caddis Pupae.
Dry: Baetis Cripple, Baetis fold-over, Thorax B.W.O, Orange Stimulator, October Foam, Elk Hair Caddis
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead muddler
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - September 27th, 2004
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
78 °
FISHING: Great
This Yakima river report is brought to you by the staff of Puget Sound Fly Company, with help from our customers. Please feel free to call us at (253) 839-4119 for further details or for help with pattern recommendations.
FISHING: We would like to thank everyone who attended our Yakima River outing on Sunday. For those of you who couldn’t make it: The river is in excellent shape for floating and wading. We had good success in the morning and mid-day, during great hatches of Blue Winged Olives (Baetis). Later in the day, fishing slowed noticeably. We fished Buggers and other streamers until dark and picked up a few more fish.
FLIES: Nymphs: Mighty-Mite Baetis, Copper John's, October Caddis Pupae.
Dry: Baetis Cripple, Baetis fold-over, Thorax B.W.O, Orange Stimulator, October Foam, Elk Hair Caddis
Streamer: Cone-head buggers, Olive Zonker, Marabou Conehead muddler
FLOWS: Click here to get Real Time flows at Umtanum
Shuttle service is available from Red’s Flyshop.
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Yakima River - September 17th, 2004
supplied by: The Evening Hatch
RECORDED:
60 °
FISHING: Great
Yakima River Report for Friday, September 15th, 2004
The valley has seen some interesting weather over the last week; Ample clouds and rain showers has been the pattern with a bit of wind mixed in here and there. The weather for the next 5 days is basically more of the same, minus the wind!
The fishing and catching has been good. We are starting to see a few pods of fish feeding on the Baetis! This is a nice change to the basic searching with dries we have been seeing for the last few months of high water. The water is wader friendly throughout the system as well. Utilizing multiple techniques to catch the trout including, big dries, little dries, full-on nymphing, dry droppers, streamers and the swing are all worthy techniques. Remember, the Fall can be " The Far and Fine" season on the Yakima... Finer tippets and smaller bugs, especially with dry flies and nymphs!
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Yakima River Report for Friday, September 8th, 2004
The cobalt blue skies and cool nights of Fall are here. Air temperatures have been swinging from around the 45 degree mark at night to 80 degrees during the day. The water temps are swinging as well about 5-6 degrees throughout the day. The overall fishing throughout the system has been good. We have been seeing lots and lots of fish in the 9-15 inch range coming to the dry with an occasional surprise into the high teens. Most of the big fish lately have been on the streamer. Nymphing has also been good for numbers of fish. Remember, as the fall progresses the small nymphs will be key. The fall also promotes fishing the traditional wet fly on the swing ...just ask Mrs. Lechner!
The Irrigation return in the Upper Canyon is now flowing....so be careful. Also, the mosquitoes are on the prowl.
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