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1. Conservation Related Resources (4)

Conservation Related Resources

	Coastal Conservation Organization Dragged by Gary Loomis himself to the Pacific Northwest in late 2007, CCA has experienced exponential growth through dedicated volunteers. http://www.ccapnw.org/
	Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association A volunteer-based Bellingham organization restoring habitat for our finned friends. http://www.n-sea.org/
	Northwest Straits Commission A marine conservation group who has brought to light the amount of derelict fishing gear in our waters. Thank goodness they’re here. http://www.nwstraits.org/
	The Wild Steelhead Coalition A conservation group promoting awareness, preservation and conservation and of our precious Wild Steelhead stocks. http://wildsteelheadcoalition.org/

2. Fly Fishing Related Resources (16)

Fly Fishing Related Resources

	Dave’s Sporting Goods I always like to keep it local if I can. Dave’s is located in Lynden, about 20 minutes North of Bellingham. http://www.davessports.com/
	Fetha-Styx Rod Company Jim Mercier builds some of the nicest rods around. They supply a variety of production rods as well as beautiful custom works with excellent service to boot. http://www.fethastyx.com/
	The Fly Fishing Shoppe Located in Welches, Oregon and host of the Sandy River Spey Clave. Awesome staff and service with an excellent selection of all your necessary fly gea http://flyfishusa.com/
	i-Fly, The Angler’s Edge If you’re heading to the Houston area, this is THE shop. With their knowledgeable and friendly staff, you’ll get the answers you need for fly fishing the Gulf Coast. http://www.ifly.org/
	Montana Flyfishing Connection Joe Sowerby is a Montana-based outfitter that knows how to put on the show. Let me know if this is something you are interested in as we hope to have a special trip running in the summer 2010. http://www.mtffc.com/
	Puget Sound Fly Company Located near Seattle, Anil is a super good guy. An excellent resource for fishing ideas and information as well as anything you need fly. http://www.pugetsoundflyco.com/
	Echo Fly Rods and Airflo Flylines One of my favorite rods is the Echo DH-4, a light spey rod which is a gas to cast and fish. Rajeff Sports has a wide variety of single handed fly and Spey rods as well as variety of other innovative products. http://www.rajeffsports.com/
	Red Hook Charters Adam DeBruin is a guide based out of Key Largo, Florida. Adam is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated guides I’ve met. He might have a sense of humor or two as well. http://www.redhookfishing.com/
	Ross Reels Some of the highest quality reels on the market from reasonable prices to innovative carbon fiber drag systems. http://www.rossreels.com/
	Spey Pages An excellent online Spey community resource. http://www.speypages.com/
	Sportsmans Warehouse I keep it local most of the time but with limited resources in Bellingham, I never hesitate to go visit David Sanchez and Mike ???, two extremely helpful and knowledgeable gentlemen. http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/
	The Fly Fish Journal Funny Feelings, LLC based out of Bellingham, WA is scheduled to release their first issue of The Fly Fish Journal this fall. What a great crew. If you wanna be in the know, be sure to check out the Tailgate section of their website. http://www.theflyfishjournal.com/
	Tug Fishing Chris Orwig based out of Missoula, Montana is a flyfishing madman. Chris has a stellar outlook. He is a very gifted guide and an excellent friend. http://www.tugfishing.com/
	Washington Fly Fishing An online forum where you can find a lot of information if you use the search function. http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/
	Winston Rod Company One of my favorite manufacturers of casting sweetness http://www.winstonrods.com/
	Yeager’s Sporting Goods A Bellingham fixture since the 1920’s. A wide variety of gear for the outdoor adventurer. A store that is always an interesting wander albeit a little light on fly gear. Some necessities can be found though. http://yeagerssportinggoods.com/

3. Northwest Washington – Places to See and Stay (6)

Northwest Washington – Places to See and Stay

	Anderson Creek Lodge and Meeting Center in Bellingham, WA Anderson Creek Lodge and Meeting Center in Bellingham, WA http://www.andersoncreek.com/
	Boundary Bay Brewery The Vortex of Bellingham, Washington. Need I say more. http://www.bbaybrewery.com/
	The Lakeway Inn A nice, clean hotel for those who are a little more budget minded. http://www.bellingham-hotel.com/
	Hotel Bellwether Hotel Bellwether is located on the waterfront by Squalicum Harbor. This fine establishment has great bay views from some of the rooms as well as the restaurant and bar. One of my favorites. http://www.hotelbellwether.com/
	The Chrysalis Inn If the Misses isn’t into fishing, a day for her at the spa might be the answer. The Chrysalis has a fantastic view of Bellingham Bay from their dining area http://www.thechrysalisinn.com/
	Wild and Scenic River Tours Paul Engel runs the show up there. The crew is always wild and the scenery is stunning on both the Nooksack and Sauk Rivers. An adventure or two is always to be had as well. http://www.wildandscenic.com/

4. Weather and River Flow Related Resources (3)

Weather and River Flow Related Resources

	USGS River Flows An invaluable resource when trying to decide where to fish. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/
	NOAA Weather This is a go-to for me when trying to predict what mother nature is going to dole out. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
	Department of Ecology Another great resource for flow monitoring https://fortress.wa.gov/