Advice

[Rrich2278]

Hello all!
My cousin is wanting to plan a trip to the NW for her husband to do alittle fly fishing. Since I'm not into fly fishing, I was wondering is anyone could provide recommendations on where to go/stay. Money isn't an issue, so if it's a resort type place that's fine too. Any help would be appreciated.

[JimmyHoffa]

What kind of fish and what time of year?

[jackelope]

What kind of fish and what time of year?

Important info.  Give us that info and we can run him ragged with fishing info.

[floatinghat]

Might also find out their expectations, lots of fish, dry fly, swing, etc.

[Rrich2278]

So they are looking at May-June. She doesn't really care what kind of fish, as long he can wade out into a stream and catch a few. I'm totally not up to speed on when trout and steelhead seasons open and close.

[Curly]

The majority of streams open June 1st for trout. I would think the Yakima river and Naches river might be good.

[jackelope]

I'd hit the Yakima canyon that time of year. If you're coming out west to fish, get the whole experience. Rent a raft from Red's and float and fish. That's a great time of year. It's wadeable too but kind of a big river to wade. Most of the other rivers will be closed for trout till June 1. The Yak is open year round. Send Rhinoron247 a message here and he can get you set up with a real nice place to stay and a guide if they're interested in that. It's always nice to have a guided day to learn the ropes of an unfamiliar fishery.

[BABackcountryBwhntr]

Id say put the fly rod down and  go after some spring chinook, summer kings or steelhead. depending on when they come out. I know a guide. 

[Bullkllr]

If money was really no object, and it had to be fly fishing for trout, I'd give these guys a serious look
 (not a first-hand endorsement)
http://www.theeveninghatch.com/upper_columbia_flyfishing.htm

That or maybe a good "pay to fish" operation.

[Curly]

Should also consider the Deschutes River in  Oregon.

[JimmyHoffa]

Should also consider the Deschutes River in  Oregon.

might catch a rafter.  I heard today that Deschutes wasn't going to have salmon seasons this spring.

[fishnfur]

For trout, I vote the Deschutes or the Yakima, in that order of preference.  I'm thinking they are the top two trout flyfishing streams in WA/OR, at least at that time of year.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Id say put the fly rod down and  go after some spring chinook, summer kings or steelhead. depending on when they come out. I know a guide. 

   dey com out wen hook n yrn sacred them out under log.  Then wack!  I eat fish.

[jackelope]

Id say put the fly rod down and  go after some spring chinook, summer kings or steelhead. depending on when they come out. I know a guide. 

I'd say go after them with the fly rod.

[ribka]

Go to Bend OR. Ton of fisheries in that area. I fly fish the Yak, Naches quite a bit and would pick the Bend OR area over WA for a PNW fly fishing experience. Plus you don't have to deal with the gangs and meth heads stealing your stuff.

If want more info PM me.

[TriggerMike]

Call Red's Fly Shop in the Yakima River Canyon and get info on booking a day trip.

[Rrich2278]

Appreciate all the feedback. I'll pass the information along to my cousin.