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The Starfish and The Crab

The first of the autumn storms is forecast to arrive in the Northwest this week.  These storms typically bring in wind and rain in the lowlands, and snow in the mountains; and in most years, they mark the start of…

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Low Slack, Kelp, And Gear Review

I had been watching the tides for the last few days to determine when the best time for fishing would be. Generally, on this side of Puget Sound, an ebb tide is best on the beaches I fish. Without going…

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Time on the Rocks – Part II

I mentioned in my last post I was going to ignore the 2024 election as much as possible. It is difficult with the deluge of emails, postal mail, radio and television advertising, and perhaps skywriting at some point. But sanity…

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Return to Purdy

It had been several years since I last fished Purdy. Every time I intended to go I was either cut off by traffic coming over the Purdy Bridge or there were already too many cars (and fly fishers). But today…

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The Crab on the Rock

I hadn’t yet been to the beach at Olalla this year, and yesterday was the day I decided to go. The winds were calm in the morning – with only light breezes forecast for the rest of the day, a…

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Attack of the Killer Crab

I had gone to Narrows Beach Park this morning.  It was a warm sunny morning with a gentle breeze and an ebbing tide. The young mothers with their children were already setting up blankets and chairs near the park exit…

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A Hint of the Coming Season

After dropping Henry (our youngest Aussie) off at Furry Farms, a dog day camp where he gets to run and play on a farm, I headed down to Narrows Beach. There are days that are reminders that change is a…

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Summer Break

Yesterday, Terri and I went north about five miles to Olalla for a couple of hours of fly fishing. Down the stairs near Al’s Market (now closed – hopefully only temporarily) and then along the beach. We hoped to catch…

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Yellowstone Gridlock

Visit Yellowstone National Park whenever the park’s roads are open (typically April to late October), and there’s always the possibility of crowds at popular highlights (e.g., Old Faithful), long waits at restaurants, and gridlock caused by animals on the road…

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Browns, Bison, and Snow

Trips to Montana in early October can mean a possibility of cold and snow. But then again, an October trip to Montana means a chance to see the autumn colors and wildlife, and an opportunity to fish for spawning brown…

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