Fly Fishing Insider Newsletter featuring Scott Richmond

Scott Richmond joins Martin James at our store
For the program: "Out and about with Martin James",
Saturday, September 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Scott is a full-time outdoor writer living in West Linn, Oregon.

(West Linn is about 35-minutes from Welches, OR)
He is the author of eight fishing books, including:
Fishing Oregon's Deschutes River (two editions)
Fishing in Oregon's Best Fly Waters
Fishing in Oregon's Endless Season
Fishing in Oregon's Cascade Lakes
The Pocket Gillie
River Journal: Rogue River
River Journal: Crane Prairie
His books have won numerous kudos from critics and anglers, including "best book" awards from the Northwest Outdoor Writer's Association and the Northwest Association of Book Publishers.
In addition to his books, Scott is a regular contributor to "Northwest Flyfishing" and "Flyfishing and Fly Tying Journal" magazines.

In 1999, Scott Richmond started Westfly (www.westfly.com), which has grown into one of the most popular and respected fly fishing destinations on the internet. While Westfly began as a for-profit website, it soon re-invented itself as a non-profit corporation that informs and educates western fly anglers, builds a strong interactive community, and raises money for fish conservation projects.

Before turning to writing, Scott did sales and marketing of computers for 15 years, and before that was an engineer.
He says about the photo above: "The photo's kind of old. I no longer have the glasses, drift-boat, or haircut, and the reel is for sale. The number showing on the drift boat is ironic, since it's my age four days after the book signing. Usually I'm on the other side of the camera, so I don't have much in the way of hero shots."
"I saw him four days ago and he hasn't changed much", MB

	Fishing Oregon's Deschutes River By: Scott Richmond 4Rivers, 2004 Clear, concise, well organized, well rounded. If you read this book, you will have a better understanding of the lower 100 miles of Oregon's world famous Deschutes River. The first thing that will impress you is seeing the river through the lens of Scott's camera. He did the lion's share of the photography and also enlisted the help of Brian O'Keefe and Jim Schollmeyer. The pen & ink drawings by Lora Crestwick are charming and informing. This book gives you the inside info you need to be safe, comfortable and productive while boating, fishing and camping on the river. It is complete with a hatch guide, collection of productive fly patterns, river maps, and a code of conduct that will keep you at peace with other people in the canyon.
Soft bound, 8 1/2" x 11" format, color photos, b & w illustrations, 152 pages.
Item	Description	Price	To Top
0-9633067-1-5	Book: Fishing Oregon's Deschutes River	$26.95

LEARN TO FLY FISH A RIVER FOR TROUT / 6 HR. CLASS

For those fly fishers who have a basic knowledge of casting, knots and flies, desiring to further acquire the skills needed to fish for and catch trout in moving water. With our guidance, you will learn how, and gain the experience to: fish a dry fly, wet fly and nymph; with the equipment needed, rigging and presentations for each; and how knowledge of the rivers aquatic life will help you select the flies needed to match the trout's feeding habits. To properly manage your fly line in moving water with mending, and acquire the skills needed for a drag free drift; than how to feed the line into the drift to fully fish the fly. Learn how to approach and safely wade the river you are about to fish - (so not to spook the fish). How to hook and play a trout for catch and release. Your instructors will be Leroy Teeple and Ron Lauzon, both FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructors, and Guides. Your 6 hrs. will be split up into preparation, as well as time on the Salmon River, just minutes for The Fly Fishing Shop, to apply your newly learned skills. AN EARLY DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. COST: $140 with book (Fly Fishing Basics, by Dave Hughes), or $125 without book. CLASS SIZE: Limited to 6 students. (first come first served). EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Rod, reel, line, leaders ;flies will be provided. Must have own wading gear, including boots and waders, (wading staff -optional); Oregon fishing license. DATE: Saturday, September 18th, 2004 TIME: 12:30pm. to 7:30pm. Tentative Schedule: 12:30 - 3:30 Class time and preparation 3:30 - 4:30 Early dinner and set-up for river 4:30 - 7:30 On the Salmon River Come early and let the experienced staff at The Fly Fishing Shop help you with the equipment and gear you need for this class.

Have you checked your leader?

Your leader is the weakest link between you and your trophy. Many fine fish have been lost to leaders which were warn out or just plain too old. It is best to discard all your leaders and tippet material every other year. Leader and tippet which is 3-years old is often brittle and will not hold knots well. It is best to change your most often used tippet material every year. New tippet material is pliable and strong.
Offered below is a selection of proven, tapered steelhead leaders and the most popular steelhead tippet:

Leaders For Single Hand & Spey Rods Each leader has a stiff hard nylon butt plus the salmon-bass-steelhead medium-stiff tippet section favored for anadromous species. Great turnover and presentation for all sizes of flies commonly fished for steelhead and Atlantic Salmon. Brown color with clear tippet.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
24080	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Hand Tied Leaders	9' - 8 lb.	$3.95
24081	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Hand Tied Leaders	9' - 10 lb.	$3.95
24082	Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon Hand Tied Leaders	9' - 12 lb.	$3.95

Steelhead Spey Leader Specifically designed for anadromous species, this clear, non-glare knotless leader has a thicker butt of slightly stiffer copolymer for propelling large flies. This leader series can punch through the wind. This leader is specifically designed for use with longer rods. Clear color.
Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
24091	Steelhead Spey Leader	15' - 8 lb.	$3.95
24092	Steelhead Spey Leader	15' - 10 lb.	$3.95
24093	Steelhead Spey Leader	15' - 12 lb.	$3.95

A tribute to Maxima MaMa:
Maxima is still the most popular steelhead tippet and leader making material in the Pacific Northwest. The reason is, trust. Experienced anglers have grown to trust Maxima. Patty Barnes uses Maxima "Clear" exclusively for steelhead fishing. Does she know what she's doing? None of the guys who know her want to follow her through a steelhead run. For that matter there are several guys who don't want her following them through a steelhead run either. She's picked more than one pocket for a fish or two left behind. Respected on any piece of water she fishes, this woman is also known in Belize as Barracuda Patty. The hatchery steelhead she is holding at left is the first of two nearly identical fish that were landed 15-miutes apart. Both were harvested for an up-coming barbeque. It's handy to have an "Old Lady" that can take care of herself. Love ya' PB, MB

Maxima Tippet Material. Many anglers believe that there is no stronger more durable leader material than Maxima. Period. It has gained fanatical following of the most renowned trout, bass, steelhead, salmon and saltwater anglers. This is because of its 100% constancy and total reliability. Maxima has a high durability finish that avoids nicks and abrasions. This finish also helps to control knot slippage, which is a major factor in knot breakage.

Stock No.	Pound Test	Diameter	Length	Price	To Top
MAXCH02	2 lb.	.005	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCH04	4 lb.	.007	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCH06	6 lb.	.009	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCH08	8 lb.	.010	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCH10	10 lb.	.012	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCH12	12 lb.	.013	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCH15	15 lb.	.015	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCH20	20 lb.	.017	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCH25	25 lb.	.020	27 yd.	$3.50
MAXCH30	30 lb.	.022	17 yd.	$3.50
MAXCH40	40 lb.	.024	17 yd.	$3.50

Maxima Clear
Maxima Clear has the same properties as Chameleon except it doesn't contain the infrared sensitive dye. It has a non-reflective finish that makes it nearly invisible under most light and water conditions. Clear is a good choice for all situations where a dark colored tippet is not appropriate such as surface steelhead or saltwater flats fishing.

Stock No.	Pound Test	Diameter	Length	Price	To Top
MAXCL02	2 lb.	.005	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCL04	4 lb.	.007	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCL06	6 lb.	.009	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCL08	8 lb.	.010	27 yd.	$2.50
MAXCL10	10 lb.	.012	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCL12	12 lb.	.013	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCL15	15 lb.	.015	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCL20	20 lb.	.017	27 yd.	$3.00
MAXCL25	25 lb.	.020	27 yd.	$3.50
MAXCL30	30 lb.	.022	17 yd.	$3.50
MAXCL40	40 lb.	.024	17 yd.	$3.50

Steelhead/Salmon Tapered Leader Formulas For: Maxima Leader
					04X	02X	01X	1X
	.024	.022	.020	.017	.015	.013	.012	.010
	40 lb.	30 lb.	25 lb.	20 lb.	15 lb.	12 lb.	10 lb.	8 lb.
4' 01X			12"		12"		24"
5' 01X			15"		15"		30"
6' 01X			24"		18"		30"
10' 02X	38"	20"	14"	12'	12'	24"
10" 01X		40"	32"	8"	8"	8"	24"
10' 1X		40"	32"	6"	6"	6"	6"	24"
12' 02X	48"	22"	16"	15"	14"	29"
12' 01X		46"	40"	10"	10"	9"	29"
12' 1X		46	40'	7"	7"	7"	7"	30"
15' 02X	50"	32"	26"	18"	18"	36"
15' 01X	50"	32"	26"	12"	12"	12"	36"

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Climax Knotless Leaders	Maxima Chameleon
Rio Hand Tied Leaders	Maxima Clear

Pound Test	Tip dia.	Butt dia.	Length	Price	To Top
8 lb.	.012	.027	10.5'	$3.75
10 lb.	.013	.027	10.5'	$3.75
12 lb.	.014	.027	10.5'	$3.75