Winter Steel with Leaf and the General

Pretty Day on the River

Unseasonably warm temps have been a nightmare for skiers but is sure has given a rare chance to throw flys at many bitty fish all without the hassle of picking the ice from your guides.  My friend Jeff “the General” Lyman and I got a chance to hit  a few holes over the weekend and had quite a few  memorable fish, from Jeff’s two steel in two casts to my keeper  buck in the lower river witch put up quite the fight and with ice shelves was a chore to land.

Another nice catch on the Golden Stone.

Another nice catch on the Golden Stone.

Most fish for me have come on my Golden Stone or my red ice cream cone head double Chironomid, Jeff how ever had luck on black Little Prince.

The General with his catch

Jeff “the General” with one of two fish in a row.

A rare keeper

A rare keeper

Most fish came on rock walls or deep runs with very soft flow and were very spooky, stealth was a must.

 

 

Hello

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Hello there, to all of you I know and those I have yet to meet. My name is Leaf Seaburg I have been fishing the river for more than 35 years now, I was born and raised here in the Methow Valley. After attending Bellingham Tech I received my A.A. in Applied Science and worked as a Fish Culturist for the WDFW in Winthrop for 10 yrs. I live here in the Methow with my wife Erin and two boys Leo and Finley.  You can catch my Fish Report on 97.5 KTRT mornings and afternoons or check out current and past reports here or at www.radioroot.com. After spending many years showing friends and relatives the ins and outs of fishing the Methow and surrounding area I decided to take up Guiding Professionally. I have been a fishing guide for eight years now and love working all the great folks I meet on the water.

At Methow Fishing Adventures we provide not only the knowledge of someone with an intimate level of experience and an unmatched enthusiasm to show you and your party what the Methow experience is all about. We provide access to the Methow River its tributaries the Twisp and Chewuch as well as the Methow’s many amazing lowland lakes. To book trips give us a call at (509) 429-7298 or just email us and we’ll get back to you and get you out on the water!

Oh and as well just as before you can look forward to a regular fishing report here as too, updated all through-out the week. So stay in touch, stay well and Fish On!

Leaf

MOVING SALE 40% off everything

Looking for holiday fly fishing gifts?

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Check out the moving sale at the Flyfishers Pro Shop.  The fly shop is moving into the Carlton General Store as of January 1st.  40% off everything in the Winthrop location, in the lobby of the Mt. Gardner Inn.  The sale is through the month of December.  From stocking stuffers to rod and reels, you will find something for every flyfisher.  They have waders, boots and all the accessories the modern angler needs.  If in doubt, a box of local flies is always a favorite choice.  Check out our web site, flyfishersproshop.com, for fish reports, fish maps, and tips to have fun on the water.  Call ahead to make sure Greg is around to help you pick the right stuff. Call 509-996-2832.

Flyfishers Pro Shop Black Friday SALE 30% – 40% off

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Looking for holiday fly fishing gifts?

Check out the black friday sale at the Flyfishers Pro Shop.  30% – 40% off everything in the shop.  Winthrop location only.  The sale is Friday – Sunday 9a – 5p.  From stocking stuffers to rod and reels, you will find something for every flyfisher.  We have waders, boots and all the accessories the modern angler needs.  If in doubt, a box of local flies is always a favorite choice.  Check out our web site, flyfishersproshop.com, for fish reports, fish maps, and tips to have fun on the water. Flyfishers Pro Shop has two locations;  in the lobby of the Mt. Gardner Inn in Winthrop and in The Carlton General Store.  Smart gear for smart fish!  Give us a call and well hook you up. 509-996-2832.