BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T163119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T163119Z UID:4462-1765216800-1765224000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-5/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T162959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162959Z UID:4460-1764612000-1764619200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-4/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T171651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171651Z UID:4471-1763809200-1763818200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Club Outing - Fly Tying at the Fire Station DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the North Olympia Fire Station for some fly ting and to discuss possible outings for the coming year. A potluck luncheon is also on the agenda. Bring your Fly tying gear\, beverage and anything you’d like to share. URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/club-outing-fly-tying-at-the-fire-station/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251025T183536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191402Z UID:4443-1763802000-1763802000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Casting Skills Course - Earn Your Certification DESCRIPTION:South Sound Fly Fishers along with Puget Sound Fly Fishers (our friends in Tacoma) will be hosting a Casting Skills Development Course on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025. This is an opportunity for you to earn your Bronze\, Silver or Gold casting certificate. It may also be an opportunity to meet a new friend or two. Review this PDF for details. \nHope to see you there. URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/casting-skills-course-earn-your-certification/ LOCATION:Tumwater Historical Park\, 802 Deschutes Way SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FlyCast1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T234053Z UID:4225-1763492400-1763496000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 6:30PM Agenda forthcoming URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-13/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T162817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162817Z UID:4458-1763402400-1763409600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-3/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T171109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171109Z UID:4466-1762848000-1762862400@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Veterans Day Fishing Event DESCRIPTION:The SSFF club members will host an outing honoring invited veterans and their guests. The club will provide watercraft seating\, food\, and equipment for an outing at Black Lake in Tumwater\, WA. Timeline/Agenda URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/veterans-day-fishing-event/ LOCATION:Black Lake\, X2MG+52 Olympia\, Washington\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T162614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162614Z UID:4456-1762797600-1762804800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-2/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251107T202258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202258Z UID:4482-1762590600-1762621200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Rod Building Class DESCRIPTION:For the first 6 people that signed up for the class in Lacey URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/rod-building-class/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T192829Z UID:4236-1762281000-1762286400@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly BoD Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-bod-meeting-27/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Monthly Board of Directors Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251105T163239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T163239Z UID:4464-1762192800-1762200000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-6/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250902T233825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233825Z UID:4391-1761588000-1761595200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20251019T223702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T200626Z UID:4423-1761386400-1761400800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Outing - Wynoochee River Outing DESCRIPTION:Our new location will be Twin Bridges Park near Montesano on the mighty Wynoochee River. Along the Wynoochee we located several excellent spots where parking and river access was easy and available. As the Wynoochee is tidally affected we do get to sleep in a little this Saturday. Low tide is 9:38. The best time to start working the river is as the tide comes in. So I will be posted up at 9:30 to meet and greet everyone as you all arrive. From there we can start fishing and moving to the other scouted bank locations if need be.\nWhen: Meet at 10:00\nWhere: Twin Bridges County Park at 29 County Farm Rd\, Montesano\, WA 98563\nWhat: We will be walk and wading\, fishing on the incoming tide for Coho Salmon. There is really good bank access at the county park with knee high slow-moving water and deeper holes using a 25 to 30 ft cast. We will go out to lunch afterwards. \nSpecial note: You need a salmon and steelhead catch card if you plan on retaining any fish \nRod: 7 or 8 wt\nLine: Floating\, intermediate\, or sink tip depending on technique\nRecommended fly patterns:\nBeads or egg patterns\nEgg-Sucking Leeches: These are classic and highly effective for coho. Variations tied with marabou or rabbit strip in black and purple\, with a pink or orange head\, are a top choice.\nBunny Leeches: Similar to the Egg-Sucking Leech\, these have an enticing\, pulsating action. Bright colors like cerise and purple are favorites.\nClouser Minnows: A versatile baitfish pattern. Pink/white\, chartreuse/white\, and chartreuse/pink are the most effective color combinations for coho.\nDolly Llama: This articulated streamer is popular in a pink/purple color scheme.\nContact our Outings Chair Jesse for any questions: 253-432-0659 \nAdditional info:\nMultiple species were seen coming in last week. Everyone I talked to was hauling them in on egg patterns. I suggest the fluorescent\, neon\, sometimes referred to as cheating pattern flies. The brighter and more alien looking the better. Glo bugs\, blood dots\, meth eggs\, slush eggs\, the more industriall and toxic looking the better. These fish are all hopped up on the spawn\, in stressed water and eating to attack as much as they are to feed. That all being said\, the usual patterns can still be applied. Anything bright and flashy should be just fine. The chartreuse\, pink\, jointed and articulated monstrosities your non fishing friends are sure of is a sign of decline. Due to their absolute lack of representing anything in nature. Those flies are the ones you want to bring. \nLow tide is at 3:00 pm and the fishing is going to slack out way before that. So it will be up to the river and fish to decide when we’re done. If everybody is up for it\, I suggest that when we’re finished descending upon the great Wynoochee salmon run. We meet at the nearby ShipWreck cafe. I’ve had several meals there in the last few weeks. It’s a great place to get warm and lie to the waitresses about all the fish you caught. They’ve gotten the hang of smiling and nodding in agreement that my scraped knuckles\, bruised forehead and muddy state of near hypothermia is from some great adventure. And not slipping in the parking lot and splashing hot coffee down my face and waders. \nEasiest way to find Twin Bridges Park is using whichever map app you like the best. Plug in Twin Bridges Park\, Montesano and it will come right up. I will be in the main parking lot. I drive an older silver Tundra. It has four doors\, a beat up topper and is covered in ‘look at me\, I fly fish’ stickers. If you don’t see it right away just look for the white SSFF cheese board signs and follow the arrows. I’ll have them posted at the main road\, parking lot entrance and one last one by the meeting area. If anyone has any extra stickers laying around I’ll take them. I love stickers. \nCan’t wait to see you all tomorrow\, I’ll be sending out a text this afternoon to everyone who signed up so be looking out for that. Its just a final check in before tomorrow. \nJesse URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-tbd-possibly-kennedy-creek/ LOCATION:Twin Bridges County Park\, 29 County Farm Rd\, Montessano\, WA\, 98563\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Bakke":MAILTO:JeBakke22@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T224800Z UID:4223-1761071400-1761078600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Featuring Joe Jackson DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30PM \nOur speaker will be Joe Jackson\, often known by his online persona “Sgt. Bassfisher”. Joe is a well-regarded figure in the fishing and fly-tying community. He is known for his expertise in fly tying\, particularly with deer hair techniques. Joe has gained recognition for his engaging teaching style\, sharing his knowledge through workshops\, instructional videos\, and social media platforms. His passion for fishing and fly tying is evident in his work\, where he focuses on educating anglers on effective methods and innovative patterns. Joe’s contributions to the community have inspired many to enhance their skills and appreciate the art of fly tying.\nHe will be presenting remotely via Zoom. URL will be forthcoming. URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/bmp:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ez2.bmp ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250902T233531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233531Z UID:4389-1760983200-1760990400@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying Class DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-class-3/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T185252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T223506Z UID:4202-1760774400-1760806800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Pop up Outing (Wynoochee and Satsop Rivers) DESCRIPTION:There will be a pop-up outing to walk and wade the Wynoochee and Satsop Rivers. We will be swinging flies for coho salmon. 7 or 8 wt rod is recommended with intermediate or sink tip line and your favorite streamers. Both river levels are pretty low with good bank access. \nJesse and I will be meeting at Shipwreck Cafe for breakfast at 8:30 and then carpool as needed to the rivers. We plan to be done by 1:00 and have plenty of room for others to ride along. We also have extra rods if you don’t have a salmon rod. Just let us know. \nShipwreck Cafe\n244 Madrona Beach Rd NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-kenedy-creek-and-johns-creek/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T192734Z UID:4234-1759861800-1759867200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly BoD Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-bod-meeting-26/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Monthly Board of Directors Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250902T233324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233324Z UID:4387-1759773600-1759780800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying Class DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-class-2/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250902T233012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233102Z UID:4385-1759168800-1759176000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Tying Class DESCRIPTION:Learn basic fly-tying techniques\, with no prior knowledge of fly fishing or fly-tying required! We’ll start with basic skills and materials and build weekly as you progress through more advanced techniques and fly patterns. By the end of the class you will have learned eight different fly patterns. Additionally\, you will be able to match each fly you tie to the particular food source it represents. You also will have an assortment of flies in your fly box to take out on the water with you\, including dry\, wet\, and streamer flies! Four additional Thursday “Lab” sessions provide students extra assistance with the lessons and practice tying the flies outside of lesson nights. All tying materials are included for tying in class and at home (threads\, feathers\, etc.). Students bring their “homework” flies to the following class for evaluation. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/beginning-fly-tying-class/ LOCATION:Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T185514Z UID:4200-1758355200-1758387600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Outing (Fly Fishers International Casting Skills Development ) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-fly-fishers-international-casting-skills-development/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T012026Z UID:4220-1758048300-1758054600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be Daniel Spencer.\nDan Spencer is the Information and Education Specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Puget Sound/Olympic Peninsula Fisheries Complex. This complex includes a field research facility in Lacey and three National Fish Hatcheries on the Olympic Peninsula (Makah\, Quilcene\, and Quinault). Dan runs a diversity of programs\, including aquatic invasive species\noutreach and angler promotion and education work. \nDan will be providing a two-part presentation for the September meeting. He’ll start with an overview of USFWS fisheries conservation efforts in Western Washington. The second half will focus on fly fishing opportunities in Alaska\, with an emphasis on popular watersheds and possible DIY trips. \nDoors open at 6:30PM URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-11/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T192653Z UID:4232-1756837800-1756843200@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly BoD Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-bod-meeting-25/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Monthly Board of Directors Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T233225Z UID:4217-1755624600-1755633600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:Our August SSFF club meeting is unique for our club since it is when we hold our annual SSFF Club Picnic which will be located at Scott Lake Pavilions on Aug 19th at 5:30 PM. The pavilions are located across the parking lot from the golf course located at (enter park or golf course address) There will be games\, food\, casting practice and a lot of fishing stories! This is a family friendly event\, and you can invite any friends to join as well. Our club will provide hamburgers\, hot dogs\, water\, and we ask that club members bring the below potluck food items according to your last name:\nA-G: Side Dish or Salad\nH-O: Snacks (chips\, veggie plates)\nP-Z: Desserts URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Scott Lake\, 2500-2524 Scotlac Dr SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T185011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T114050Z UID:4196-1755624600-1755631800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Outing - Annual Picnic on 19th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-yakima-campout/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T113558Z UID:4230-1754418600-1754424000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly BoD Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-bod-meeting-24/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Board of Directors Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T184415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T185747Z UID:4194-1752825600-1753030800@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Outing (Cowlitz Campout) DESCRIPTION:Lewis County \nCarline Lake\, Cowlitz River\, Mayfield lake\, Swafford Pond URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-cowlitz-campout/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Campout,Club Fishing Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T191905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041522Z UID:4215-1752600600-1752609600@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Like last month\, we will be setting up our casting lanes and having practice (or friendly competition) for anyone wanting to work on their casting skills. The casting lanes will be set up by 5:30\, and we will have food provided by the club with our normal club business still starting at 7PM\, followed by more casting skills. URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-9/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T192504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T192504Z UID:4228-1751394600-1751400000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly BoD Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-bod-meeting-23/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Monthly Board of Directors Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T184125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T211305Z UID:4192-1750507200-1750518000@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Outing - Biennial Auction ! DESCRIPTION:2025 SSFF Auction has finally arrived!\nIt will be on June 21st from 12 Noon to 3 P.M. held at the National Guard Thurston County Readiness Center located at 8303 Kimmie St. SW Tumwater\, WA 98512. RSVP’s are required so we can plan for the enough food. If you RSVP by June 15th\, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 prize! There will be a potluck-style lunch\, with the club providing pulled pork sandwiches and baked beans. We are asking club members to bring food items according to your last name:\nA-G: Side Items\nH-O: Snacks (chips\, veggie plates)\nP-Z: Desserts\nTo RSVP: To go to the RSVP Page Click Here or you can also submit a RSVP by going to southsoundflyfishers.org/contact/ and let us know how many will be in your party.\nThe auction is open to club members and their guests. URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-cold-water-lake/ LOCATION:National Guard Thurston County Readiness Center\, 8303 Kimmie St. SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98512\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T144623 CREATED:20250312T191754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210122Z UID:4213-1750181400-1750190400@southsoundflyfishers.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Casting\, Food\, and Michael Maltby DESCRIPTION:We will be setting up our casting lanes and having practice (or friendly competition) for anyone wanting to work on their casting skills. The casting lanes will be set up by 5:30\, and we will have hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the club with our normal program still starting at 7 P.M. At the request of some of our members\, we will also have a few variations of float tubes set up so you can look at the different styles and functionality to see what suits you best if you are in the market to purchase one. \nOur Speaker will be Michael Maltby. Mike worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service before deciding to become a lawyer.\nMike has always loved to fish and started fly fishing 30 years ago while working and living in Coeur d’ Alene\, Idaho. Mike has built his own fishing rods for over 45 years and has amassed quite a collection of fly rods. Moreover\, he has tied his own flies for 30 years. Mike recently returned from an epic trip to New Zealand’s North Island and looks forward to sharing some of the knowledge he has acquired\, the people he met\, and oh yeah\, a few fish that were caught! URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-8/ LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR