Monthly Club Outing - Twanoh State Park
2023-11-18 08:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Twanoh State Park, 12190 E SR 106, Union, WA, 98592, United States
Targeting Chum Salmon. More details to come.

Monthly Meeting - Project Healing Waters and Vote for 2024 Officers
2023-11-21 18:45 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
I hope you can make it to the meeting to vote on the 2024 officers and to hear the presentation from Project Healing Waters. The month of November is when the South Sound Fly Fishers officially vote for the coming year’s slate of officers. I encourage all members to attend the club meeting on November 21 at the fire station on Boston Harbor Rd to cast your vote. There is a list of candidates and offices included in the newsletter.
This month Rick Davidson from Project Healing Waters will be our guest speaker. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. began in 2005 serving wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center who were returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then PHW has expanded nationwide, establishing its highly successful programs in the Department of Defense Hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Clinics.
A Zoom link will also be sent to all current members.

Monthly BOD Meeting
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting, See url sent in email

No Monthly Meeting for December!
2023-12-19 19:00 | WA
We will see you all in 2024! Enjoy the Holidays!

Monthly BOD Meeting
2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Griffin Fire Department Headquarters, 3707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia, WA, 98502, United States

Monthly Club Meeting - with Guest Rick Hafele
2024-01-16 18:45 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
Our guest speaker for January is Rick Hafele. Rick started fly fishing over 50 years ago, 40 of which have been focused on fishing for trout in streams and lakes throughout the west. Rick has been able to watch and study fish and the insects they eat, both professionally and with a fly rod in his hand, throughout Oregon and many other states and provinces.
His program this month is entitled “Five Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make.” A good reminder for all of us for the start of a new year.
We hope you can make it out to the Boston Harbor fire station in person, but if not please enjoy the program from Rick Hafele via the Zoom link that was sent via email to members. Non members are welcome to join in person where it will be displayed on a large screen.

Monthly Outing - Fly Tying and Snacks!
2024-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
Club Fly Tying, Lunch, and Outings Calendar planning event
We’ll order pizza for lunch. This is open to all. We hope to see a large turnout and we hope
to get lots of great outings ideas.
• What: Club Fly Tying, Lunch, and Outings Calendar
• When: Jan 20th 9AM-3PM (Outings calendar planning will be at 1PM)
• Where: North Olympia Fire Department located at 5046 Boston Harbor Road NE,
Olympia, WA. 98506

Monthly BOD Meeting
2024-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting, WA, United States
The firehouse was unavailable. This month’s BOD meeting will be over zoom. Check your email for the link.

Monthly Club Outing - The Fly Fishing Show in Bellevue
2024-02-17 09:00 - 2024-02-18 16:30 | WA
February 17-18 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
The Fly Fishing Show Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
I had been planning to have an outing for sea-run cutthroat at The Evergreen State College Beach this month, but unfortunately all the good tides are in the middle of the night. So instead of that we have decided this month’s outing will be The Fly Fishing Show in Bellevue.
You can obtain tickets at the following link: https://flyfishingshow.com/bellevue-wa/

Monthly Club Meeting - Coast Salmon Partnership
2024-02-20 18:45 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
This month’s speaker will be Dr. Mara Zimmerman, Executive Director at the Coast Salmon Partnership Mara’s presentation will focus on habitat management and restoration projects to enhance salmon populations.
At the Coast Salmon Partnership, she feels very fortunate to focus her time on the Washington coast and enjoys working with local partners toward a future of sustainable and healthy salmon in coastal watersheds.
For our Feb 20th club meeting we will be voting on our 2024 Annual Budget as well as an amendment to our By-Laws. I encourage all to attend who can make it. We want to hear your input and collaboration on these votes.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Paid members will receive an email with the link.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2024-02-26 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Introduction to Fly Fishing Ages 18 and up
This is your opportunity to learn about fly fishing, a sport that can become a lifetime hobby. Fly fishing will get you outside in many peaceful settings and is an activity that nourishes the mind and body. In this class, we will discuss the basics of fly fishing streams, rivers, lakes, and the Puget Sound. We will cover equipment and the various techniques used in fishing for a wide variety of species in our region. Members of the South Sound Fly Fishers, with a combined 90 years of experience, will be your instructors for the course. Instructor: South Sound Fly Fishers
Meets at The Olympia Center
M Feb19-Mar18 5:30-8:30PM
Enroll at:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/olyparksartsrec/activity/search/detail/10881?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

Monthly BOD Meeting
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States

Monthly Club Meeting
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
Our speaker this month will be J. Michelle Swope. She will deliver a presentation on Sea Run Cutthroat fishing in the Puget Sound, and talk about activities in the Chehalis Basin that our local Trout Unlimited chapter is doing.
J. Michelle Swope has been fishing since she can remember, and started fly fishing at 7 years old. An experienced angler, she grew up fishing for Steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula. This soon morphed into fishing for other species, including tuna and dorado off of Baja, bonefish and sailfish in the Yucatán, and sea-run cutthroat in her backyard of South Puget Sound. She has over 25 years guiding experience and will fish for anything, with anything.

Monthly Club Outing - Munn Lake
2024-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Munn Lake, 65th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Limited to selective gear rules and catch and release for all species. Discover Pass is required.
March 21 Meet at 9:00 AM for Breakfast at The Brick on Trosper (707 Trosper Rd.)
March 23 Meet at 2:00 PM at the Munn Lake Parking Lot (there is a morning fly casting class)
Directions: Use your preferred mapping application to get directions to Munn Lake – or:
from Olympia to Munn Lake Boat Launch – 11 min (4.8 miles) via Henderson Blvd SE
• Head north on Capitol Way S toward 11th Ave SW
(62 ft)
• Continue on 11th Ave SE to 14th Ave SE
(0.4 mi)
• Take Henderson Blvd SE to 68th Ave SE
(4.1 mi)
• Continue on 68th Ave SE to your destination
(0.3 mi)

Monthly Club Outing - Munn Lake
2024-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Munn Lake, 65th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Limited to selective gear rules and catch and release for all species. Discover Pass is required.
March 21 Meet at 8:00 AM for Breakfast at The Brick on Trosper (707 Trosper Rd.)
March 23 Meet at 2:00 PM at the Munn Lake Parking Lot (there is a morning fly casting class)
Directions: Use your preferred mapping application to get directions to Munn Lake – or:
from Olympia to Munn Lake Boat Launch – 11 min (4.8 miles) via Henderson Blvd SE
• Head north on Capitol Way S toward 11th Ave SW
(62 ft)
• Continue on 11th Ave SE to 14th Ave SE
(0.4 mi)
• Take Henderson Blvd SE to 68th Ave SE
(4.1 mi)
• Continue on 68th Ave SE to your destination
(0.3 mi)

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2024-03-25 17:30 - 20:30 | The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States

Monthly BOD Meeting
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | WA
Zoom?

Skills Development Clinic
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE,, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Washington Council of FFI, the Puget Sound Fly Fishers, and a few other good folks have put together a great team of casting instructors for us and we are looking forward to hosting a Skills Development clinic this Saturday, April 13 from 10am-3pm. It will be at the Lacey Community Center ‘Shelter A’ otherwise known as Woodland Creek Community Park, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey WA 98503. Bring your favorite 5-6 wt rod, safety glasses, and a delicious lunch. The clinic is free of charge.
A Skills Development Guide shows how the three courses will be laid out. The Skills Development Guide can be viewed at this link: FFI_FCSD_Program_Angler_Guide.pdf (flyfishersinternational.org)

Monthly Club Meeting - Steve Jones of the FFI
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
Steve Jones has been a member of Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers for about 15 years and served as club president for three years and
on the board since 2013. He enjoys helping the Washington chapter of Fly Fishers International and helps keep it the lively
and successful group members expect. Steve manages to visit every fly fishing club in the Washington Council to help inform
each group about FFI programs.
At our April meeting Steve will be speaking about the new Skills Development program the FFI has created. This program can be utilized with individuals or groups. It is easy to set up and implement. Becoming better at casting makes fly fishing more enjoyable and leads to more successful outings. You will enjoy Steve’s presentation and his passion for teaching.

Monthly Weekday Outing - Spencer Lake
2024-04-18 09:00 - 14:30 | Spencer Lake, Shelton, WA, 98584, United States
April 18 and 20 – Spencer Lake (Mason County) – rainbow, cutthroat, bass, blue gill.
Flies: Wooly buggers, leeches, chironomids
Lines: Full sinking and intermediate lines for trolling deeper parts of lake. Floating line might be effective for recent plants and in the shallows or if you see some surface action.
Motors: Gas motors are allowed.
I have only fished Spencer a few times and don’t claim to know it well. I bring several rods with floating, intermediate, and full sinking lines, and I change them depending on depth of water and how I am fishing. When using an electric trolling motor we have done best using a full sinking line. The area straight out and to the right of the launch is shallow and mostly targeted by bass anglers but is worth giving a shot for trout, too.

Monthly Weekend Outing - Spencer Lake
2024-04-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Spencer Lake, Shelton, WA, 98584, United States
April 18 and 20 – Spencer Lake (Mason County) – rainbow, cutthroat, bass, blue gill.
Meeting for Breakfast – 8:00 AM Spencer Lake Bar & Grill, 1180 E. Pickering Road
Flies: Wooly buggers, leeches, chironomids
Lines: Full sinking and intermediate lines for trolling deeper parts of lake. Floating line might be effective for recent plants and in the shallows or if you see some surface action.
Motors: Gas motors are allowed.
I have only fished Spencer a few times and don’t claim to know it well. I bring several rods with floating, intermediate, and full sinking lines, and I change them depending on depth of water and how I am fishing. When using an electric trolling motor we have done best using a full sinking line. The area straight out and to the right of the launch is shallow and mostly targeted by bass anglers but is worth giving a shot for trout, too.

Monthly BOD Meeting - available on Zoom
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting, See url sent in email
This month’s meeting will be via Zoom

Update! Monthly Outing - Grant County, WA
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | WA
Updated 5/16/2024
Due to 30 MPH sustained high winds, we are having to change the location of our Eastern WA outing this weekend to something a little closer. We will be camping at a private campground in Onalaska, Washington. We will head to Lost Creek Fly Shop tomorrow (Friday) at 4:30 PM. The owner Mike is putting together some of the most effective flies for us to use at Carlisle Lake and for the Cowlitz River on Saturday. The local high school helps raise trout all year long, and 5-6 lb Rainbows are not uncommon at Carlisle Lake. I caught 13 smaller trout there last week within 2 hours. This lake is an electric motors only, but also great for pontoons or other floats. We will be at Carlisle Lake from 5-7:30 PM or later if the fishing is good.
Saturday morning we will launch at the Barrier Dam boat launch on the Cowlitz River at 9:00 a.m., we have a shuttle set up for our take out at Blue Creek. This is almost an 8 Mile float that takes a good portion of the day. The river is running at 5100 CFS, with 11ft visibility. Rainbows, Cuttys, Steelhead, and Chinooks are all in the river right now. We still have a seat open in one of the boats.
Our club is providing a Chicken Enchilada dinner Saturday evening around 6:30PM (currently we have 12 who will be there). Phil is bringing some home made salsa and his secret recipe of Mexican beans. Saturday evening after dinner we will either go back to Carlisle Lake or up to Mayfield Lake for a evening /sunset fish. Same locations for Sunday morning.
Since we are staying within 45 minutes from Olympia, if you wish to join us for any of the fishing activities, camping, or just for dinner on Saturday, please text me so I can give you directions to the camp.
Lost Creek Fly Shop Address:
2069 WA-508
Onalaska, WA 98570
Carlisle Lake Address:
426 Alexander Road,
Onalaska, WA 98570
Barrier Dam Boat Launch:
2162 Spencer Rd #2240
Salkum, WA 98582
(Launch is past the salmon hatchery)
A BIG shout out to Max and Doug who drove 430 miles, only to find out that white caps were flooding the boat launch at Quincy Lake… And yet, Max still caught two 14″ trout!
Thanks,
Jared Wood
SSFF President

Monthly Meeting Featuring Tom Harwood, Collector of Fly Reels
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
Our speaker this month will be Tom Harwood. Tom has been collecting antique fishing tackle for more than 30 years. He is a Life Member and has been the national president of the Old Reel Collectors Association, ORCA. Tom hosted the ORCA national convention 15 years ago. He is also a Life Member and past regional vice president of NFLCC (National Fishing Lure Collectors Club) and has hosted multiple regional conventions.
Tom’s presentation will cover historical, economic, and technological influences that lead to the sport fishing we do today. His presentation will focus on fly fishing related items, but will also touch on bait casting to trolling for salmon. Come to the meeting, I think you will find this a most interesting presentation.

Monthly BOD Meeting
2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
In Person

Monthly Meeting - BBQ and Casting practice @ 5:30, Meeting @ 7!
2024-06-18 17:30 - 20:00 | North Olympia Fire Department, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, United States
We will have casting practice and a mini-BBQ starting at 5:30 for anyone who wishes to join. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and soft drinks will be provided.
Our regular meeting will begin @ 7PM. Our speaker will be Josh Phillips.
For over 30 years Josh has been surrounded by fishing. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, his father was a head fisheries
biologist for the state of Washington. After graduating from high school in Olympia, Washington, Josh received an athletic
scholarship to play soccer at Gonzaga University.
After four years and graduating with a degree in Business Administration, Josh landed his dream job as a professional soccer player. While playing in 2017 Josh put a team together and launched a company in the fly fishing industry that you know today as Spawn Fly Fish. With a foundation built on the same roots as his soccer experience, Josh knew he could lead a team, company, and community to success. Today you will find Josh continuing his relentless determination to bring Spawn Fly Fish to the front and center of this industry.

Monthly Outing-Thurston County, WA
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Summit Lake, 445 Summit Lake Shore Rd NW 98502, Olympia, WA, 98502, United States
Rainbow, Kokanee, Bass
