Gear up for Pinks correctly

The infamous pink run is right around the corner and it's time to get geared up! Two years ago, the Puget sound hosted around one million pink salmon back into the Sound. This year they are predicting a run of around three million fish! It should be absolutely insane fishing come late July and early August. The pink window isn't that long, so you want to be prepped and ready when they show up. Check out our gear recommendations to make sure you're outfitted correctly.

Gear:

Pinks are a fun fish to catch. They are aggressive and will bite almost anything pink and put up a respectable fight. Respecting their power and approaching them with the correct rod is a crucial decision. We recommend a 6wt or 7wt with a full intermediate line. This setup gives you the power needed to cast to them and the ability to manage their strength. The Sage Sonic 6wt or 7wt is a perfect pink rod and par this with an Outbound Short intermediate line and you're ready to rock!

Flies:

Pink salmon, unsurprisingly, love pink flies. We have tested out a ton of pink flies over the past few years and put together a killer assortment. This box includes a variety of sizes and weights. While they are all pink in color, it's important to have options depending on water clarity and depth!

Pink Salmon Guided Trip

Come join us for a guided kayak trip to target pinks. Fishing from the kayaks will not only get you away from the crowds but it allows us to fish water rarely seen by other anglers. This is hands down the most fun and effective way to chase pinks on the fly. Book a half or full-day kayak trip and leave a note that you want to chase pinks. Give us a call or swing by the shop if you have any questions! 

Want to Learn How To Fly Fish?

Fly Fishing 1.1 -  September 11th (7 spots) September 25th (7 Spots)  

This 3-hour class is designed for those with little to no fly fishing experience. The class will start with an overview of necessary equipment and tackle, what fish you can pursue with a fly, and where to go locally. The second half of the class is hands-on casting instruction in the park.

Fly Fishing 1.5 - Puget Sound Beach Clinic - August 13th (4 spots)

Our saltwater clinic is a combo of classroom presentation and on the water experience! This is a great way to learn how to fish the Puget Sound and get hands-on help on the water. Our saltwater clinic is a combo of classroom presentation and on the water experience

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