Mark WilbertJan 62 minA Note on Harmful Algal BloomsThose familiar with fishing Lone and Pass lakes, the two quality trout lakes on or near Whidbey Island, know that they have significant,...
Mark WilbertMar 20, 20212 minClub's First "Fly Swap" a SuccessWIFFC recently organized a "Fly Swap" among its members. In our fly swap participants chose a fly they liked and tied enough that all...
Mark WilbertMar 13, 20211 minWashDOT Fish Barrier RemovalOur March club meeting featured Todd Carlson of the Washington Department of Transportation presenting an overview of the state's effort...
Mark WilbertJan 30, 20212 minPhil Latendresse: Certified Fly TierCongratulations to Phil for being certified by Fly Fishers International (FFI) as a bronze-level fly tier! The fly tying certification...
Mark WilbertNov 13, 20202 minWIFFC Briefed on the Latest Coastal Cutthroat ResearchWe had quite a good turnout for last night's club meeting. At least a dozen of us were on hand to hear Greg Shemik, Executive Director...
Mark WilbertOct 31, 20201 minFall on the Blackfoot River, MontanaAt the end of September of this year, Mark McGinnis and I spent four days fishing rivers around Missoula, MT. One of those days--on Rock...
Mark WilbertAug 30, 20203 minOkay! Break's Over!Was our last club meeting in February? I confess that I can't really remember. Whenever it was, it was too long ago. I've been...
Mark WilbertAug 17, 20201 minPublic Meeting Regarding Island County Salmon Recovery Efforts.Gianna sent me this link to information about the upcoming public (though not in-person) meeting. You'll find instructions on the web...
Mark WilbertMay 6, 20201 minDreaming of Steelhead?Check out this 50-minute video sent by Ken Price and sponsored by REI. This woman's goal was to catch a steelhead in every month of the...
Mark WilbertApr 11, 20201 minIt's Gil Nyerges Day!While preparing my last post, the Washington Fly Fishing Club's interview of Steve Raymond, I noticed that they had one featuring Gil...
Mark WilbertApr 4, 20201 minAn Interview with Steve RaymondWhidbey Island Fly Fishing Club member Steve Raymond has a long association with Northwest fly fishing, belonging to several...
Mark WilbertFeb 22, 20203 minCranberry Lake OutingI met Bob Adams at the lake at 8 AM. The air temperature was 35-degrees; the water temperature not much higher. Bob's first words were,...
Mark WilbertFeb 15, 20201 minLet's Create a Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing MuseumOur February club meeting features Greggory Minaker, one of a group of people working to create a museum celebrating the tradition of fly...
Mark WilbertJan 11, 20201 minDemystifying Fly LinesOur January club meeting featured Bill Wheeler of Fly Fishers International helping us understand what can seem like a baffling world of...
Mark WilbertJan 10, 20201 minA Merry Christmas PartyThe 2019 WIFFC Christmas Party was something to remember! We had a wonderful turnout, with both old friends and new. The staff at...
Mark WilbertDec 25, 20191 min2019 Irish Award WinnersBob Stephens -- Irish Trophy Though neither officer nor chairperson, Bob has nevertheless been a steadfast presence at Executive Board...
Mark WilbertDec 19, 20192 minWIFFC Sponsors Pass Lake FlybraryThanks to the work of club member, Gianna Holle, the next time you drive by Pass Lake you can turn in to the boat launch area to see the...
Mark WilbertOct 14, 20191 minClub Dues to Go Down in 2020!At our October club meeting attending members voted to approve the recommendation of the Executive Board to lower annual dues from $50 to...
Mark WilbertJul 25, 20191 minWDFW Funds Fish Barrier RemovalCheck out this news release from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. They've funded fish barrier removal around the state to the...
Mark WilbertJun 12, 20191 minCutthroat and CohoOur June club meeting featured local fly fishing guide, Colin Flanagan, speaking to us about fishing for searun cutthroat and coho salmon...