Fly Rod Demo Day - with OPST, Sage, Winston, Scott, CF Burkheimer

ON THE WATER CASTING CLINIC 

WHERE?
Ben Howard Boat Launch
Sunday July 10 th, 2016
10 am till 2 pm, BBQ @ noon

Bring your own single handed rod, or demo something new

Representatives from Winston, Scott, Sage, CF Burkheimer & Redington will be on hand to answer questions and let you demo the latest in fly rod technology.

Map link on our events page.
Email us to sign up for BBQ info@avidangler.com
FREE EVENT
 
Watch video below for a demo.

*Please no hooks while at the demo, casting yarn will be provided.  Please display vehicle use permit or discover pass in vehicle.

There is a decent amount of parking at the Ben Howard Boat Launch.  But if you are trying to coordinate with a group.  You might try parking at Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe and carpooling to Ben Howard.

 Representatives will be on hand from Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics.  The group will give a demo and then put a rod in your hand to try.    

We have been playing around with these heads for some time now.  On steelhead outings these fly lines play a vital roll in covering small water with a swung fly.   

Many smaller rivers like the higher coastal streams of the Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia are perfect for single-hand spey techniques. 

The OPST Commando Head is a short (12 through 18 feet) and are best cast on 9 foot trout rods on up to two-handed rods around 12 feet.  You can take your standard trout fishing rod and create a really fun new setup. 

Size (gr)                  Length (ft)    

150                                    12

175                                    12

200                                    13.5

225                                    13.5

250                                    13.5

275                                    13.5

300                                    15

325                                    15

350                                    15

375                                    15

400                                    16.5

425                                    16.5

450                                    18

475                                    18

Winter Gear Guide & Gifts

J:son Flies and Gift Tins $32-96-$36.95

Hand crafted and proportional dry flies, nymphs and larva of your favorite trout food.  A unique swivel keeps the larger mayfly dun and spinner patterns from spinning.  The stonefly nymphs look good!

Check out the store for the latest winter styles from Simms, Patagonia, Howler Bros and C.C. Filson.  We have new wading jackets, layering, flannels, fishing shirts and fleece.

Simms Trucker Flexfit $29.95

New Fly Rods Models

Scott Meridian - saltwater, high line speed and good in conditions
Winston Boron III Plus - saltwater, moderate fast linespeed, fun to fish
Sage Salt -
Sage MOD
Sage Bolt
Sage Pulse

CF Burkheimer 6128

*How to buy a new fly rod... Stop by, email or give us a call to discuss the fishery that you are looking to target.  From trout to tarpon, we have gear of all sizes and budget.  And if you are local let's go cast some rods.  If possible, try the rod before you invest in a new fly fishing gear.  Typically we spend around 15-20 minutes casting rods so you can get a sense of what each rod feels like.  Our sales staff are also fly casting instructors, so expect a tip or two on how to improve your cast. We are happy to help!  (206) 362-4030 and info@avidangler.com

Patagonia Shirts $49 - $89
Patagoina Capilene Fish Boxers $35

Simms Waypoints Sling $99-95 - $129.95

Some nice new Simms and Fishpond T-Shirts $24.99 - $34.99

Rods that make us want to fish!

Fly Rods @ The Avid Angler

We demo rods in the back of the shop or we take our, two-handed, spey rods across the street to the lake.  Come on down and test a new rod with one of our instructors, and you just might get a free casting tip!

We also offer casting lessons on an hourly basis here at the fly shop.  We recommend two hours to start with a second followup session.  If you are heading to the tropics then you might want to brush up on your double haul or casting with wind!

Just a few of the rods we like, and stock!  

CF Burkheimer

Burkeimer 7127-4
A summer-run stun gun!  Very lightweight two-handed rod with a quick-er action, but still has lots of feel.  Grain Window 420-550

Burheimer 590-4 DAL
Deep Action Load trout rods from Burkheimer are easy to approach fish with accurate casts that help you hooking ratio.  This rod is a true five weight, and can cast a double taper as well as a weight forward.  Come demo this rod and you will feel the Burkie mojo that you love in his two-handed rods.

R.L. Winston Rod

Boron BIIx 7133-4 
One of the best all around two-handed rods.  Most that own this rod, will never need another steelhead rod.  It handles winter run flies, lines and fish.  But this is a fishing tool that can cast a longer belly line with ease and has a truly "buttery" feel.  Grain Window 480-540

Never cast a two-handed rod?  Come to one of our monthly Spey clinics!

Boron BIIIx 696-4
Truly a do it all rod.  This rod has power for pushing flies into the wind off the beach, and has a moderate mid section to deliver roll casts till the cows come home.  Great rod for throwing chironomids setups, or high sticking your favorite trout stream.

Hardy

Zenith 8136-4
This rod with throw dirt!  If you can tie it, this rod will huck it.  The team at Hardy has created a rod that is extremely powerful and will handle our Skagit lines with ease.  This rod is definitely a departure from the traditional action two-handed rods.  Grain Window 600+

Zenith 590-4

The Hardy Zenith five weight trout rod, has consistently been rated as a top weapon of choice.  Top notch components, rod sock, tube, tube sock and ferrel plugs compliment this wicked fishing tool.

Echo

Echo3 5100-4
New for 2011, the Echo3 trout rods are quickly becoming the rod of choice for our local anglers.  At $349, this rod comes in below most of the other high end rods on the market.  The blank is a beautiful light green and the cork is high quality and "grippy."

Echo3 7130-4
Until now, the Echo TR 7130 was the go to seven weight spey rod from Echo.   That quickly changed in 2012 with the addition of switch and spey rods in the Echo3's.  This rod is a great summer run rod, but also has the ability to pick up sink tips.  Check out this video of a wild Skagit buck landed on an Echo3 7130.

We ship sameday on orders placed before 2pm!

Sage
Xi3 589-4
Added in 2011, Sage Rods produced this cutthroat rod for our local Puget Sound saltwater beach fishing.  This stick is super lightweight, and at 8'9" travels through the casting stroke quickly when chasing our sea-run quarry.


TCX 7126-4
Dubbed the "death star," this spey rod can truly be fished year-round.  We can't wait for more rods like this from Sage with the addition of the Sage One two-handers in 2012.   For now, come down and try out Sage's most sought after two-handed rod in years.

Give us a call, or email, with any questions.  Thanks!

206-362-4030 or info@avidangler.com

Wenatchee River steelhead on the 7127-4 Burkheimer.  What a sweetheart!