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 As
we approach the long winter, many are anxiously awaiting the steelheads'
return to those icy rivers. Others though, are preparing for the
days ahead by retying and restocking their favorite flies. The theme of
the this issue is "Favorite Flies" and here is a list of flies that our
contributors have submitted over the years that are the editor's
favorites. There are even a couple favorites from his own box.
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"“And They Say Salmon Won’t Hit a Fly”"
 Last
September, Steve Burke, the editor of Salmonfly.Net, had the rare (for
him) opportunity to enjoy a Dennis Dickson guided trip on the Stillaguamish
River. In this issue, he tells the story of one of the most enjoyable
outings he has ever had fly-fishing for Salmon and Sea-Run Cutthroat, with Dennis as guide and instructor.
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"It Isn’t Always Pretty"
 In
this issue Ard Stetts addresses how the flies that often turn out to be the best fish catching patterns are not always the most attractive ones in your box.
This leads into a discussion about some of the disturbing trends he has witnessed in the way some people approach salmon fishing.
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"Favorite Flies for Pinks"
 William
Lovelace chips in with some of his favorite flies, beginning with several for Pinks
that we are just now publishing. You might be
thinking this is a little late for with the Pink season about over but that is
really our fault. Bill sent these before the Pink runs were peaking and we just
didn't get them published in time. Perhaps though, you can tie a few for the
next season and as it is with many Pacific Salmon flies, they are always adaptable
to the other 4 species. You might want to try these on the late Silver and Chum
runs. MORE...
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