Washington State Council FFi

08/18/2026

The headwaters that sustain Olympic Peninsula salmon and steelhead could be at risk.

The Trump administration is proposing to roll back protections for roadless public lands—opening some of the Olympic Peninsula's wild headwaters to potential road building and logging.

These are not just trees on a map. These forests help protect the cold, clean water that salmon, steelhead, trout, and other wildlife depend on.

Sportsmen and women are joining conservationists in opposing the plan and standing up for these public lands and the fish and wildlife they support.

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04/24/2026

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Email from Washington State Council Fly Fishers International Join Today           Success at Chopaka Lake! Chopaka Lake Campground to Remain Open After Advocacy Effort A popular fly fishing destinati

04/14/2026

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth working on your cast… it is. Maxine McCormick knows the difference between a good day and a story-worthy one often comes down to a single, well-placed fly.
Every extra foot of distance, every cleaner loop, every softer presentation means your fly lands before the fish knows you’re there… not after you’ve spooked it.
A better cast doesn’t just look good—it puts you where the fish are. 🎯
Join Maxine and fellow casters at the Washington FFI Fly Casting Fair April 19 to put you on the path to better days on the water. Maxine’s accuracy demonstration is open to all and begins at noon. Classes for casters of all skill levels throughout the day. Follow this link for details and registration. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/washingtonflyfishersinternational/1973309

04/09/2026

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Email from Washington State Council Fly Fishers International Join Today           Fellow members of Fly Fishers International This is one of those moments where a small action from each of us can mak

04/05/2026

🥪 Lunch for the April 19 FFI Fly Casting Fair just got a serious upgrade — but only if you reserve by April 13!

We’ve lined up three crave-worthy box lunches (all just $18 and packed with chips, a cookie, and a drink):

🔥 Fully Loaded Sub — a hearty baguette stacked with Italian salami, roast turkey, ham, pepperjack, cheddar, olives, pepperoncini, and tomato.
🌶️ Melanie’s Jerk Chicken Sandwich — bold, oven-seared jerk chicken on sourdough with avocado, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli.
🥗 Vegetarian Mediterranean Wrap — fresh and flavorful with hummus, roasted eggplant, tomato, romaine, cucumber, and kalamata olives in a roma tortilla.

No sad lunches here — just delicious fuel to power your day.

👉 Don’t wait — reserve your lunch now before the April 13 deadline! Follow the link in our registration page where lunches are listed at the bottom. See you at the fair! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/washingtonflyfishersinternational/1973309

04/01/2026

If you’ve ever stood by a river watching a fisherman and thought, “I wish I knew how to do that,” this is your moment.
Book a Beginning Casting class April 19 at the Washington FFI Fly Casting Fair—a relaxed, hands-on session designed for curious, outdoorsy people who want to try something new (and actually get good at it).
You’ll learn the basics, meet like-minded people, and walk away with a skill that turns any stretch of water into an adventure. Follow this link for details and registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/washingtonflyfishersinternational/1973309 Tight lines await!

03/10/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to win a World Casting Championship? Join us at the FFI Fly Casting Fair April 19 at Pickering Barn Park in Issaquah and Maxine McCormick will show you what it takes. At the 2022 World Championships (Norway) Maxine won four gold medals in single-handed events. Her discussion and demonstration of how to achieve consistent casting accuracy begins at noon. Head to WSCFFI.ORG for details and registration.

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02/26/2026

Accurate fly casting isn’t about throwing harder—it’s about throwing smarter.
A tighter loop. A calmer stroke. One deliberate cast instead of five noisy ones. Join Washington FFI on April 19 at Pickering Barn Park in Issaquah to learn how. And don’t miss the noon accuracy talk by World Casting Champion Maxine McCormick. Because the best cast isn’t the longest—it’s the one that lands exactly where you meant it to. Follow the link for details and registration. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/washingtonflyfishersinternational/1973309