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Event Alert —

Wednesday October 21st
5pm until we run out of steam

George Pess from @theconservationangler
Will present on the new work happening on our beloved wild steelhead here in the PNW and how you can get involved.

Dale Jessup from Jessup Spey Swivels will be showing a new way to weld loops into monofilament.

@flylords crew will be showing highlights from other shop tours around the country.

Raffle of some swag from sponsors might happen to benefit TCA…have to show up and find out.

Beverages will be on hand for those who may be parched just bring your own mug! BYOM.

We look forward to having everyone in as we kick off fall events here at EWA in as big a way possible!

Only at EWA…

#ewareports #ewaevents #seattleevents #builtforthewild #flyshop

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#schmootsclooper #carponthefly #alacozy #ninthannual #saynotoageism

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The 2026 Schmoots Clooper Invitational was one for the books! This was my first year attending (this was the ninth year!) and I had an absolute blast! The Clooper and carp community is so welcoming and passionate about the species, willing to share information, and they know how to have a great time!

Thank you to my dear friend @worthwadingfor for including me and showing me the ropes of carp land. These fish are so fun to target, technical, picky, and scratch the saltwater/sight fishing itch. Your friendship means the world to me and I’m so glad we got to make this trip together!

Getting to see friends like @troutpsychology @scuds.mackenzie @jeremiahsuperspey @bwalkercush and make new ones was so special - it really is all about the hang!

A huge thank you to our host with the most, @bill.marts. Your kindness and willingness to impart your knowledge on all of us is so generous. You are a true gem of a human!

From 7 am tequila shots, to Mylar balloon finding missions, bass stealing our flies from carp, gnarly wind, long hot days, hundreds of miles in the truck, to watching the sun go down over the A La Cozy in the company of good people, it was a phenomenal weekend and I can’t wait to run it back in 2027.

And obviously - Kacey and I have to defend our titles for smallest carp and smallest bass!

#gofishingwithyourfriends #flyfishing #findyourpeople #carpqueens

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Event sun hoodies and t-shirts for the Annual Schmoots Clooper Invitational Carp Fly Fishing Tournament by @bill.marts #flyfishing

#screenprinting #printshop #bellinghamwa

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If there’s one thing better than chasing carp on the fly, it’s doing it with a great group of people.

Schmoots Clooper is one of those weekends we look forward to every year. Catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and spending time with a community that’s just as obsessed with carp as we are never gets old.

Thanks to everyone who shared some water, a conversation, or a laugh with us. House of Fly is always proud to be part of it. Until next year. 🎣

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Another blast of a Clooper in the books! 📷: @ryan.s.lundquist

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Another Schmoots Clooper in the books! Wow has this Carp and Bass Fly Fishing Invitational Tournament grown. What started out as a few folks gathering in the desert for some golden carp has turned into a regional and beyond tourney. BIG THANK YOU to @bill.marts for putting on another successful Schmoots Clooper. We love you Bill 😘 @lelandmiyawaki43 who has attended this event for years and years. Seen here posing with the shirt that was designed after his likeness! Loved seeing my old carp friends and family as well as making new friends too. See ya next year! #schmootsclooper #billmarts #alacozymotel #flyfishing #flyfishinglife

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@pugetsoundsrcflies and I had a blast this weekend at the @bill.marts Shmoots Clooper! Got roasted in the sun and slimy from some carpies.
#fishlikeaheron #carponthefly #teamvaquita #onem #inem

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Thank you @bill.marts - we did our best to fish like a heron.

#carp #schmootsclooper

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Well, if we’re not killing mic’s, we’re forgetting gear but in a pinch, you grab what you’ve got on hand and still see about new water - watch till the end, this one is fun!

Here’s what’s fishing for the week of 7/10/26 in the PNW. And if you haven’t - please like and subscribe to get future report notifications and all things happening at Emerald Water Anglers.

#ewareports #fishingreports #flyfishing #seattle #urbanfishing

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Win a Saga 8wt and learn how to Carp on the flats! Wednesday July 1st at 5pm. Hit the link at wet-fly-swing.kit.com/3d3a52dc0d and sign up for our email list for more events houseoffly.com/hof-newsletter-signup

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