$99 Redington RS3 Spey Rods!

Just got back from Cabela's in Spokane. They have plenty of these spey rods in 7 and 9 weights. Only saw one 8 weight. I can have my parents pick some up if any of you guys would like one. This is actually less money than Cabela's paid for them in the first place... they retail for $350 normally. Just lemme know.

Matt

Are these pictures ethical?

Hey there, Just got blasted a little bit about some pictures I have on my website and would like your opinions on them. The guy thought that having a fish that far out of the water wasn't sending the right conservation message. Then there's the trout on the grill - gasp!

Need help choosing the right picture

Hi Guys,

I'm going to use one of these pictures in an article I'm writing on proper rod care. Please let me know which is your favorite.

Matt

Pictures from Rocky Ford and Rufus Woods

Here are a few pics of Virgil on a trip to the Ford.











I went to Rufus Woods later on... Here's what it looked like after I caught my limit.

Dry Side Newsletter

THE COULEE CONNECTION

Spring is rapidly approaching, just a few weeks until the March 1 opener for most of the Columbia Basin lakes. Lenore should be good considering how last year’s fall season ended.

Fly fishing this time of year for our area is pretty much limited to Rocky Ford, which is a good bet year round. However another opportunity is Rufus Woods, between Grand Coulee and Bridgeport.

Tens of thousands of healthy triploids were either released or escaped from the net pens and have spread throughout the reservoir. These 2-4 lb. fish, with some much larger, are easy to catch on both jigs and flies. Most people I know that have tried them practiced catch & release until they were ready to leave and then keep their limit of 2, great smoked or barbecued. The bait guys were doing great until WDFW agents went undercover, one weekend they issued 116 citations. With bait the regs. require you to keep any fish caught, not practice c&r. Best by boat but also shore fishing and ‘toons, especially around Bridgeport. Check out Rufus on www.washingtonlakes.com

Best kept secret in the Basin is that we do have a fly fishing club in Moses Lake, been active for over 20 years with regular meetings at Chico’s Pizza. Make plans to attend, fly tying, rod building and fly fishing info flows freely. Join us every first and third Tuesday of the month.

Tightlines;

Coulee FlyFisher <*(( ))><

CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY

Feb. 5^th Regular meeting 6:00PM at Chico’s Pizza in Moses Lake: 530 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 765-4589

Feb. 20^th (Wednesday) Jeff Korth Speaking at 6:00PM at Chico’s: 530 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 765-4589

The New Dry Side Blog

Here's the new Dry Side Fly Fishing Club Blog. I'm testing this out as an easier way for us all to communicate. Feel Free to post as much as you want and let's give this a go!

Tight Lines,

Matt