Spring is a good time of year to be in Puget Sound as the fishing starts to be a numbers game as opposed to the hunting for big fish in the winter. Add translations. Food for sea-run cutthroat is drifting in the current, or swimming with it. Most marine areas are open year around but all Cutthroat fishing in Puget Sound is catch and release. South Sound: We went waaaaay south a few weeks ago and found good numbers of cutthroat on some new beaches for us. One thing to keep in mind is shade. Per usual orange color over white baitfish patterns have been producing the best results. We will be representing the northwest saltwater and are looking forward very much to hanging with the cool folks at Simms. Pushing through the early summer high tides we are now in full cutthroat swing. These fly fishing clubs joined with their sister organizations to save the Sea Run Cutthroat. We have some great new flies tied up that we are experimenting with. We target this structure with a combination of push pole and anchor fishing. This is spawn time for cutthroat. Can you even imagine how much gas Kenmore Air must go through? This time of year, we fish mostly eel grass beds, knocking on doors for hungry cutthroat. With the presence of anchovy, herring and non-descript baitfish there are tons of options for cutthroat to feed on. It’s a mixed bag of pre/post spawn fish that are caught. Keep your strip on the faster side of things and hold on. The fish is known for its aggressiveness and fight. If you are fishing Hood Canal in the winter, then you would want to be fishing sculpin or shrimp variations. Puget Sound and Hood Canal. As we enter our 12th year guiding Puget Sound, we must say that every year gets more exciting with new fishing locations and clientele. The fish are on the move so keep your flies moving fast and fish multiple beaches throughout the day. The fish are big and aggressive. Fish are low lying in the grass so be sure to keep your eyes on the skinniest of water. www.fjordflyfishing.com I hope everyone has a great summer. It usually is bonkers out there and a lot of fun to be a part of. Seattle Area Beaches Followers 0. April is all booked up. Primary fly caught species - resident Coho salmon, sea-run cutthroat. Summer is upon us and the fishing is great. We will have a newsletter going out 6 times a year or so and you can stay updated on all we are doing by signing up on our website. Yeah, we have had some cold snaps but overall the air and water temps have been much warmer creating some awesome fishing. Rainbows, Cutthroat, Brookies, Browns and even a couple Bass were caught, with many 16″-18″ along with 3-5 pound Rainbows and Brook Trout, Richard Harvey traveled to Puget Sound and had good action on sea run cutthroats during outgoing tides using baitfish imitation flies. Tons of baitfish are present for the cutthroat to be munching on right now and fish crashing bait balls on top water is one of the coolest things you can see in Puget Sound, although we are a bit biased. The cutthroat will be on the move more as the sun is up and bright. Thanks and enjoy the rest of your summer. No Instagram images were found. Now through Jan 2nd buy a full day boat trip Gift cert and receive $100 bucks off! A non hatch specific fly to try is the Deception in orange. Looking ahead at the forecast, we are going to be wet. Tides look great this weekend. Coho will enter any day now and be around in the salt until early October. We have been on the water most of the winter and let me tell you, the hunt has been rewarded! Fish spend more time in the salt here and feed like crazy before heading up smaller streams to spawn in the early spring. Hood Canal and Puget Sound Guided Fly Fishing Adventures, Your email address will not be published. Many populations spawn in small streams with direct access to the marine environment, whereas others spawn in tributaries of large stream networks. Some of you may have noticed that the seaplane trips went up in price 75 bucks, apparently gas for airplanes is expensive. The coastal cutthroat trout occurs in four distinct forms. If you are new to the sport of chasing these wily game fish on a fly – September and October are definitely the time to pursue them in the saltwater. The bulk of cutthroat spawning tends of occur in April, not all fish do this, but most. The nice part about this fishery is that anglers can literally transition their stream and lake gear right into Sea-Run Cuttthroat fishing on Hood Canal and Puget Sound. The winds are dying down, the weather is a little better, chum salmon smolt are moving around and we are catching fish. Now about 85% to 90% of my fishing is done in Puget Sound. Sea-run cutthroat, or "sea-runs," are a pretty, native trout that spawn in small tributaries of larger rivers, or in small streams that spill directly into the Sound and its myriad inlets and canals. We have a few dates left in October, contact us for details. It’s been a rainy October and looks as if we are going to have a wet winter. Please give us a shout if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you on the water this year. The coastal cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii), also known as the sea-run cutthroat trout, blue-back trout or harvest trout, is one of the several subspecies of cutthroat trout found in Western North America. Date: 14-Jul-2018 Capacity: 30 (73% booked) Details. Thank you to all who are participating with us in this cool adventure. Central Sound: This is where we are guiding and cutthroat fishing will be bonkers for the next few weeks, especially with this weather we are having. As always, don’t hesitate to email or call with inquiries and questions. We really like this time of year. If you are interested in chucking a 10 weight this year, please inquire now as we pre-book the season. This line style sinks slow enough for a wading angler with a stripping basket to retrieve the line without it dragging in the rocks, but also gets down into the water column at a slow sink rate of 1-1.25 inches per second for those sharper ledges. We have incorporated a push pole into our game. If you have not tried this yet get one here or tie something up yourself. Stay safe and healthy all, and I look forward to fishing with you in the fall! Happy Holidays and I look forward to fishing with you all this upcoming year. Thank you to all for the support this summer and we look forward to meeting the new anglers. The ever popular chum salmon hatch was per usual and cutthroat were feeding on a variety of patterns. This is spawn time for cutthroat. We are heading back to Manchester State Park on Puget Sound on July 14th, 15th & 16th in 2018. It’s a good time to be on the water as most anglers still have steelhead on the brain. The south sound fishes best in the spring and summer as fish are leaving or staging near their natal streams. Fishes best from Mid-Summer on for Sea Run Cutthroat and occasional salmon. If you are fishing this winter, we would like to challenge you to fish over both grass and rocks. It’s more about an anglers casting ability and being to get the line into the right zone where the fish are. Other then a week of extreme low tides the fish have been feeding and success has been had on 2-inch baitfish patterns. Fly Reels – It really doesn’t matter as long as it is in working order and a has a decent drag, and you rinse it with fresh water after each use and let it dry out. photo courtesy Leland Miyawaki When fly fishers think of the Pacific Northwest, they think of wild rivers full of salmon and big wild steelhead. Fishes best from Mid-Summer on for Sea Run Cutthroat and occasional salmon. Top. Certain times of the year provide certain food sources, and these vary based on where anglers are fishing. –  Locating beaches that have active and willing Sea-Run Cutthroat is the key element for anglers to achieve success. Fish will move into the skinny water to feed more on the increasing amount of baitfish. Crazy!!! We are once again fully booked for summer. Puget Sound during May and June – you can’t beat a sand lance pattern. So, before we begin, I'd like to point out that our boat has four rods rigged at all times. The south sound as always is best right now. Nick Clayton 2,446 views. Don’t always think you have to throw a chum pattern at them. May fishing is in full swing. This will be the first of many updates from our local waters of Puget Sound. We get extremely busy, so if you are planning on booking a trip give us a call and let’s get it on the books. While fly fishing Puget Sound in the winter months of November through February, you will find fish that have obviously not been in fresh water for a long time. Patterns in grey, silver and chartreuse will work best. We have seen some Coho in central Puget Sound but most of the activity is still in the north sound. Look for both pre and post spawn cutthroat to be moving around their home streams feeding to build metabolism for the year. This is something all anglers should explore. Key Flies: Baitfish Minnow, Orange Bastard, Orange Fly Wings. What I look for in a quality beach is a point of land, some current, bottom structure and a decent pitch to the beach. Captain Ben. And Puget Sound’s rivers are even better as they fill with salmon and with my favorite fish — sea-run cutthroat. Salt air it ain't thin It can stick right to your skin and make you feel fine. All Waters Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Sea Run Cutthroat, Sea Trout, ... New Year Fishing Report - All-Waters Fly Fishing Reports. Most of our fish this early summer have been caught on orange. There are cutthroat out there, mostly in the South Sound, that are willing to eat just about anything you throw at them. Puget Sound in western Washington is home to sea-run cutthroat trout and silver salmon which roam close to shore and can be great fun for fly fishing anglers. Central and South Puget Sound have been putting out decent numbers of cutthroat in the last week. Includes custom sea-run cutthroat flies, surface flies, herring, sand lance, and salmon smolt patterns, etc. This is fantastic for April. June and most of July are booked. This gift cert can be redeemed anytime, just email us some dates and we will get you on the books. We know that there are many different ways to fish for Puget Sound cutthroat and we all have our favorite gear to do so. What an amazing summer on Puget Sound. Flies designed for the sea-run cutthroat trout of Puget Sound and the Pacific Nortwest in both fresh and saltwater. These fish can be caught with any real desired method, whether it be casting lures, float fishing, or casting a fly. Spring fishing dates are starting to go. There are plenty of chum smolts left out there and the cutthroat are feeding like mad on them. When camp spot reservations open we will post our location and more information on the trip. Loading ... Tying Puget Sound Sea run Cutthroat Flies- The Chum Baby - Duration: 10:47. Eel grass is dying off and is providing less structure for cutthroat to hide in. Bruce Ferguson, a member of South Sound and Puget Sound Fly Fishers, became one of the founders of the Sea Run Coalition. Sea Run Cutthroat love eating top water in the rain. A beautifully marked sea-run cutthroat caught on the surface with a Miyawaki Beach Popper. We mainly target the south sound but have fished a bit more in the north sound and done well. About Fly Fishing the Puget Sound. Take note of your success and look at the numbers you found vs the two. As sea run cutthroat anglers, we are fishing drop-offs, flats, shelves, and estuaries all in the same day. We are still loving the Tak’s Mini Minnow. We have also had great success on a variety of other baitfish patterns. I am now a USCG OUPV captain and went through the rigorous and painfully long process to achieve this. Bruce Ferguson as a member of South Sound and Puget Sound Fly Fishers, became one of the founders of the Sea Run Coalition. Camano is fantastic if you hit the right tide. Jul 22, 2017 - Explore Doug Swesty's board "Sea Run Cutthroat Patterns" on Pinterest. It’s more about covering lots of water and hunting for fish. A good majority of river/stream systems and saltwater beaches host either resident or sea-run Cutthroat fisheries that can be quite surprisingly good at times. Loading ... Sign in to report inappropriate content. photo courtesy Leland Miyawaki When fly fishers think of the Pacific Northwest, they think of wild rivers full of salmon and big wild steelhead. Wow! Fly Rod – The perfect rod for pursuing SRC really is a 6-weight, especially if you are in an area where you might tie into a Coho salmon. Required fields are marked *. Fly Line – the perfect line is really dependent on what type of beach you are fishing. This is hands down the most effective way to fish for cutthroat in the salt. Puget Sound Sea Run Cutthroat Fishing Report - Sept. 17. Look for fish of all sizes to be around on most beaches. Fall is finally here! September – October fill up fast and for good reason, the fishing is bonkers. Starting this month, some Hood Canal volunteer anglers fishing aboard guide boats and along the shore will be reeling in more than just fish – they’ll also contribute to a year-long research project led by the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG), Coastal Cutthroat … We find it extremely enjoyable. Don’t go past the No Trespassing signs to the left of the park. This year with warmer water temps and such the fish did their deed in March. Thank you! Puget Sound Sea-Run Cutthroat Adventure. Please contact us for details. Going to head out and do a solo day. Or are you thinking about getting into it, but don’t know what flies you might need. If you would like the email sent to a special person, please leave that email and name in the comment box. Migratory Behavior and Life History Diversity of Searun Cutthroat. Last Friday was an epic day with a local fly club. As you cast, crystal clear salt water rolls in on your feet while the Olympic Mountains provide a perfect back drop to the very waters that you fish. The new slip at the marina is secured and the anticipation is somewhat unbearable. These fly fishing clubs joined with their sister organizations to save the Sea Run Cutthroat. The south sound fishes best in the spring and summer as fish are leaving or staging near their natal streams. Sea Run Cutthroat Flies. The sea run cutthroat fishing is starting to get better and everyone is feeling the itch to get out and fish. Salmon smolt can be abundant for the cutthroat to munch. info@soundflyfishing.com. Technique: Sea-run cutthroat trout are more predatory than their resident cousins and anglers often target them with lures and flies that mimic small fish. Written by: Leland Miyawaki, former Fishing Manager, Orvis Bellevue (WA) A beautifully marked sea-run cutthroat caught on the surface with a Miyawaki Beach Popper. Find these drop off’s and get to work. Fish will average in the 10-16 inch rage with bigger fish present. You get a mix of fish heading up streams and fish that hang out in the sound longer. Need more depth, anglers can just let it sink longer. ... Sea Run Cutthroat-2 ... Jump to. That being said, huge amounts of areas within Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, and south to the Columbia river have prime sea run cutthroat habitat. Jul 22, 2017 - Explore Doug Swesty's board "Sea Run Cutthroat Patterns" on Pinterest. Look for depressions and get your fly down. A depression in the sand or cobble, could hold a cutthroat with the passing tide. Sign in. June is one of my favorite months to be out. Boat trips will offer more to everyone. 6wt/7wt rods and WF lines (RIO short Outbound) are the ticket for chasing these amazing trout.You will do a lot of casting so every little advantage you can get like the Out Bound short from RIO is a Big help. 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