The Boat Banter Newsletter

Spring Time Fly Fishing The Yakima River: Canyon Floats, Rainbows & the Titanium 5 weight Fly Rod

Spring Time Fly Fishing The Yakima River: Canyo...

A full day of Yakima River fly fishing, hungry rainbows, spring weather, and putting a premium 5-weight fly rod to work. Spring on the Yakima River is a special kind...

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Spring Time Fly Fishing The Yakima River: Canyo...

A full day of Yakima River fly fishing, hungry rainbows, spring weather, and putting a premium 5-weight fly rod to work. Spring on the Yakima River is a special kind...

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Best Mooching Rod for Puget Sound Salmon

Best Mooching Rod for Puget Sound Salmon

The best mooching rod for Puget Sound salmon is one that loads smoothly, keeps steady pressure on fish, and still has enough backbone to control mature salmon. It is not...

Best Mooching Rod for Puget Sound Salmon

The best mooching rod for Puget Sound salmon is one that loads smoothly, keeps steady pressure on fish, and still has enough backbone to control mature salmon. It is not...

Winter Days on the Yakima River

Winter Days on the Yakima River

During the month of January, I was able to sneak away for a true winter fly-fishing experience on the Yakima River alongside an Ellensburg-based guide service. Winter fishing in Central Washington...

Winter Days on the Yakima River

During the month of January, I was able to sneak away for a true winter fly-fishing experience on the Yakima River alongside an Ellensburg-based guide service. Winter fishing in Central Washington...

Still Waiting on the Queets River: Wild Steelhead, Conservation, and Why Access Matters

Still Waiting on the Queets River: Wild Steelhe...

The Queets River has been closed to wild steelhead fishing for years. With opportunity returning elsewhere on the Washington coast, many anglers hoped this iconic river would reopen. A reflection...

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Still Waiting on the Queets River: Wild Steelhe...

The Queets River has been closed to wild steelhead fishing for years. With opportunity returning elsewhere on the Washington coast, many anglers hoped this iconic river would reopen. A reflection...

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Born on the Water: The Story Behind Brett Brady’s Bare Bones Pro Series Rod

Born on the Water: The Story Behind Brett Brady...

This story was written by outdoor writer Mark Fong, highlighting the collaboration between Prolite Rod Technology and Brett Brady of Bare Bones Guide Service. Last winter I made several trips...

Born on the Water: The Story Behind Brett Brady...

This story was written by outdoor writer Mark Fong, highlighting the collaboration between Prolite Rod Technology and Brett Brady of Bare Bones Guide Service. Last winter I made several trips...

Fall Coho Run: Coastal Conservation Association Trip with CNH Guide Service

Fall Coho Run: Coastal Conservation Association...

Last spring, a buddy and I attended the local Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) banquet, an event that always brings together anglers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts. That night, we decided to...

Fall Coho Run: Coastal Conservation Association...

Last spring, a buddy and I attended the local Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) banquet, an event that always brings together anglers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts. That night, we decided to...