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September 13, 2019  Spey Time These days we are able to employ spey casting in nearly all facets of our fly fishing endeavors but when fall arrives in the PNW, particularly here in the Seattle area, we feel its relevance even more.  With flows at low fall levels, swinging flies on the Yakima and Cowlitz for rainbow and cutthroat trout are terrific options and for those seeking slightly larger interactions, steelhead on many of the rivers around here is beginning to uptick.  Skykomish, Klickitat, Cowlitz, Hoh and Queets would all be great options to consider.  Low and clear water will demand longer leaders, possibly smaller flies and while your winter Skagit heads will work just fine with a floating tip, why not pick up and enjoy casting a Rage or Scandi head with a longer front taper.  These heads will turn over flies with delicate precision and elegance, showing off those casting skills so well. Questions on anything spey, call 206-708-7250, we are here for you!

I took these photos while camping in the remote Upper Queets River Valley deep in the heart of the rain forest of Olympic National Park. I used a small flashlight to illuminate the large sitka spruce tree during the timed exposure. The next morning I took a picture from approximately the same position.

Three (unidentified) men are shown at sitting in front of a campfire, after dark, in the Queets River Valley, Elwha River Basin area the Olympic National Forest Reserve ( now Olympic National Park), Sept. 17, 1913, Asahel Curtis