Red's Fly Shop

Red's Fly Shop Red's Fly Shop is a fly fishing outfitter, fly shop, and lodge on the Yakima River in Washington sta
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Red's Fly Shop is the premier outfitter and retail fly shop in the Pacific Northwest. Our fly shop and lodge sit riverside in the heart of the Yakima River Canyon, the most famous section on the only Blue Ribbon trout river in Washington state. We offer guided fly fishing trips on the Yakima, Klickitat, Methow, Naches, and Wenatchee Rivers along with a broad variety of other destinations. We also

have one of the country's most comprehensive fly fishing schools titled, Red's University of Fly Fishing. Come stay with us and enjoy a day of fly fishing at our location in the Yakima River Canyon!

09/09/2026

Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge // Hosted Weeks in 2027 Now Booking

We just launched dates for a couple of Red's hosted trips to Bearclaw Lodge in Alaska, for 2027. Book soon before they fill up! It's in the Bristol Bay region. Small lodge, great value and it will be hosted by a guide from Red's to help the crew there knock it out of the park for you. The full video is on our YouTube Channel, 4K long form talk through on the trip. We caught Arctic Char, Rainbows, Grayling, and more. The hike in trips were a riot, so good.

July 25 - 31st, 2027 // Hosted by Jason Harwood
August 15 - 21st, 2027 // Hosted by Bob Miller

09/09/2026

James St. Clair of joins the Mend Podcast to trace his path from fisheries technician tagging salmon in the Wenatchee basin to studying viticulture, all while raising a fishing family. The conversation moves easily between conservation work, practical angling tips, and life as a guide and teacher.
The episode also dives into fly tying—long-form tutorials, favorite patterns (Blowtorch, hoppers, foam caddis), tight-line nymphing, youth fishing strategies, and ideas for managing access to sensitive waters.

09/05/2026

TIP OF THE WEEK: WHEN TO TIGHT-LINE NYMPH

What does ideal tight-line nymphing water look like?

Start by looking toward the head of a run, where the water is coming in with good speed and plenty of food.

I’m usually looking for two things:

DEPTH: Around 2–4 feet — deep enough for trout to feel comfortable, but shallow enough to maintain good contact with your flies.

SPEED: Think fast walk to a slow run — enough current to deliver food, but not so fast that trout have to work too hard to hold.

Find that combination of depth + speed, and you’ve found some prime water to get close, stay in contact with your flies, and tight-line nymph.

09/04/2026

Labor Day Means One Thing: Quit Working.

Take a break from the grind and start gearing up for fall fishing.
Use code LABORSALE for an extra 10% OFF clearance items, including select Fishpond Thunderhead Packs, waders, boots, jackets, and other end-of-season deals.

Shop Now. Fish Later.
The fish aren’t punching a clock. Why are you?

Ever Wonder What Competitive Fly Fishing Is All About?Yes—fly fishing competitions are a thing, and they’re a great way ...
09/04/2026

Ever Wonder What Competitive Fly Fishing Is All About?

Yes—fly fishing competitions are a thing, and they’re a great way to sharpen your skills, learn new techniques, and see the river from a completely different perspective.

Join Chris Waddle, host of the Yakima River Canyon Regional Tournament, for a FREE Intro to Competitive Fly Fishing class. Chris is a dedicated Euro-Nymphing angler who has competed in seven regional competitions over the past year, and he’ll break down what competition fishing actually looks like and what you can learn from it—even if you never plan to compete.

We’ll cover:

* How a fly fishing competition works
* The four competition methods
* Competition rules and how they shape your rig
* Strategies competitors use to find and catch more fish
* How competition techniques can make you a better everyday angler

Then, put some of it into practice. Jason Harwood will lead a Euro-Nymphing Fishalong immediately following the class, giving you the chance to take what you learned straight to the river.

Whether you’re curious about competition fishing, want to improve your Euro-Nymphing game, or just want to become a more effective angler, this will be a fun one.

The intro class is FREE, and space is limited—get signed up before it fills!

08/31/2026

Don't overlook the little stuff.

Some of our best trout days start with a fly most anglers can barely see. The Olive Spanish Bullet is our go-to when the current is moving fast and we need a small fly that still gets deep in a hurry. The Flashback Pheasant Tail is a timeless favorite for softer water, lighter presentations, and those moments when a hatch has trout getting selective.

Both are proven fish-catchers. Both belong in every fly box.

And when you hit the right bug at the right time? The game changes fast. One fish becomes three. Three becomes ten.

Then it's chaos. The good kind.

08/29/2026

TIP OF THE WEEK: EMERGERS — HOW TO FISH ’EM

Last week we talked about why emergers are so effective. This week, let’s talk about two simple ways to fish them.

1. Swing ’Em
Cast across or slightly downstream and let the emerger swing through the current. As the line tightens, the fly rises toward the surface—just like a natural insect emerging through the water column. Keep a soft hand because trout will often grab it on the swing.

2. Fish ’Em Behind a Dry
Use an adult dry fly you can easily see and trail an emerger behind it. The dry becomes your visual reference while the emerger rides in or just below the surface film. If you see a rise near your dry, set the hook—you may never see the emerger eat.

For both techniques, I like fluorocarbon to the emerger. It sinks more readily than nylon and helps keep that fly in or just below the surface where we want it.

08/22/2026

The Hopper Dropper Paradox. Understand this... you'll find more fish. More fish often equals more fun. Go get some.

08/22/2026

TIP OF THE WEEK: LION MENTALITY

Why will an emerger often outfish the adult dry?

Think like a lion. A lion is going to target the weak, vulnerable gazelle rather than chase the strongest one in the herd. Trout aren’t much different.

During a hatch, insects transitioning from nymph to adult are in a vulnerable state. They can get trapped in or just below the surface film, struggle to emerge, and can’t easily escape. For a trout, that’s an easy meal.

So when you see bugs coming off and fish rising, don’t assume they’re eating the adults you see flying around. A lot of those fish may actually be eating emergers in the surface film.

Think like a lion. Fish the vulnerable bug.

08/21/2026

Joe Rotter and Eric walk listeners through a concise FAQ-driven episode all about fishing Christmas Island — covering travel logistics, lodging differences, what gear and flies to bring, how many rods to pack, guide culture, sunglasses and packing tips, realistic expectations for giant trevally, and common mistakes first-time anglers make.
The hosts emphasize that the trip is easier than many expect, explain the West Coast–to–Honolulu–to–Christmas Island travel flow, compare the two lodges, and encourage anglers to keep gear simple, be patient for big fish, and book through the hosts for smooth planning.

Address

14702 State Route 821
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15099332300

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