It is time to go fishing. The dry fly game is on. Big fish are rising, and we are having some amazing days here on the Yakima River.
I would go into the details but lets just say, throw something big and golden and they are gonna eat it. The past two days we have had big numbers, big fish, and lots of fun. The weather is good, the flows are good, the water temps are good, everything is good. Lots of action, with anglers literally getting tired of catching fish. The Yakima River is showing her true colors right now and its only getting better.
I have availability in June and the hatches are just starting. We have golden stone and yellow sallie’s starting. Drakes are soon to come, and caddis are returning with the heat. We are also seeing PMD hatches shift to the morning. The stonefly dry game the past two days has been amazing between 1-4 pm. Just slaying them. The nymphs are also working all morning long. Big golden stone nymphs and a purple pheasant tail or prince has been getting it done. We have been fishing around 5-6 feet deep here in the upper. Streamers are also working.
I have had the privilege of being very busy guiding the river the past few weeks and the fishing has been damn near perfect. This season is shaping up to be a really good one. There are a lot of healthy big fish that are eager to play with anglers. We have had a lot of fish jumping, running line, playing anglers, and making for some really fun days here on the Yakima River.
I have dates open but they are filling up fast. Full Day Trips are $350.00 for 2 Anglers with Lunch. I’ve got half day rates and walk and wade rates as well. The overnight trips are ready to go, and the Teanaway River opens on the 4th of June.
Give me a call, get on the calendar, and lets go chase some trout. It is just bonkers right now.
Published by tamaracksguideservice
I have been fishing the Yakima River and its surrounding tributaries, creeks, and lakes for 10 years. I have been tying flies specific to this river for 10 years as well. I have guided not only the river but also many of the hiking and mountaineering trails in the area and fished some of the more remote lakes and streams. I love to fish the Yakima River and have been running my driftboat here for 5 years. I guide a little differently than the other services here and have a slightly different philosophy on guided fishing trips.
Its all about the experience, and while I can't promise there will always be cooperative trout, there will always be good times. I learned from some of the greatest anglers the Yakima has both on the water and at the vise and I guide to share and pass on that knowledge and expertise so others can enjoy this river as much as I do. I love to teach people to fish, I love to teach people how to read the river, and I love showing people the beauty and art of fly fishing. My service is a bit cheaper but that is because I have no shop taking a percentage.
I use a lot of my own fly designs and patterns that no other guide has and have spent the past 10 years fine tuning my tying and patterns specific to this river. I have flies, leaders, tippets, and fly rods and reels, and always welcome anglers to bring their own gear. If you need waders and boots I can arrange for a rental. I support my local fly shop for my trips as well as it is important to me that our local shops stay open.
When you take a trip with me it all about fishing and the experiences that happen along the river. I love getting my clients to have great moments with our trout here. Ask me all the questions you can, I want to teach as much as you want to learn. Whether you are an experienced angler or brand new to the sport I love sharing this river with people. I guide the Yakima River and many other secret waters in the area. When you give me a call I will ask you lots of questions as I want to make sure you have the best experience possible while chasing the trout we have here. Whether its a guided river float or a hike and fish, or a walk and wade to the secret places, I can help make your fly fishing experience memorable and fun.
Give me a call today and lets set up a time to go fishing.
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