I don't have an issue with this ruling, and think it is more positive than
negative. Although I will fish weighted flies, a sink tip will get the fly
down just fine. Just a little adjustment, and an excuse to tie up some more
and different flies! :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Preston Singletary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Washington Fly fishers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 8:55 AM
Subject: Weighted flies banned on N.Fk Stilly
> The WDFW announced yesterday that weighted flies will be prohibited on the
> N. Fk of the Stillaguamish from Aug. 20 through Oct. 15. The action was
> taken because anglers have been deliberately targeting wild spawning
chinook
> who are schooled up in a few deeper holes in the low, warm waters that
have
> prevailed this summer. Sad to relate, most of these fish have been
> foul-hooked and the purpose of the ban is to prevent any additional stress
> to them. This rule change has been put in place to protect the spawning
> chinook while still allowing the angler to fish for steelhead and sea-run
> cutthroat. If the harassment of chinook doesn't stop, it is still
possible
> that the North Fork may be closed to all fishing.
>
>
