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Backcountry Steelheading photo journal
When the backcountry calls you better answer. This spring we had the opportunity to hike away from civilization and experience true wilderness. We only saw one other person over the three days we were there, and saw almost no signs of other people at all. No garbage. No development. Nothing. After fishing downstream all day it was more surprising to see an actual human boot print in the sand than more elk, bear, deer, or coyote tracks.
We could have asked for better fishing conditions, but there were a few fish around. With low and clear water the fish we did see were spooky and not much inclined to play with us.
If you’re in need of a re-set from the hectic day-to-day of modern life then consider unplugging from the stresses of the work week, stuffing a backpack and hitting the trail.
I call this plugging into nature.
words & photos by Nick Satushek
That’s a happy face if I’ve ever seen one.
Squatch Sighting
Strolling through the woods we were struck dumb. Not 20 feet from us was a squatch. We couldn’t believe what we were seeing. He had just landed a real trophy and was prepping it for release. The hook was out as he cradled it gently in the water. A branch cracked under my foot, he looked up and made eye contact. He saw the camera pointing at him and hoisted his catch up high for a quick hero shot. Click click click. The camera whirred away taking shot after shot. This could be it. Proof that the legend exists!
And wouldn’t you know it…he was all decked out in DRYFT wading gear. Looks like we found our new unnofficial mascot.
Trade show season is here
We’re kicking off the 2019 trade show season with the Washington Sportsmen’s Show in Puyallup WA January 23rd – 27th, then following that up with the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show in Portland February 6-10th and finally finishing it off with the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show in Redmond OR (Bend) February 28th – March 3rd.
If you’re in the area come see us!
Booth 940 in Puyullup
Booth 1353 in Portland
Booth 165 in Redmond
Ooooh yeah, we’ll have show specials at the booth so stop by and we’ll show you what’s so hot right now.
Fly fishing for tiger musky; I love musky. I hate musky. Ok, I love musky again.
Fly fishing for musky: long hours of repetitive movements followed by brief intense action followed by jubliation or soul crushing disappointment. These fish are hard to catch but so worth the effort.
Fly fishing for tiger musky in Washington state
Fall PNW backcountry walk ‘n wade – Exploring new water
Fall fishing in the PNW backcountry has a lot to offer.
Getting remote and exploring streams and rivers in the mountain regions can pay off big. Recently Nick and Sam went out on a quick overnight mission to explore some new water.
Upon arriving to the area we’d be exploring we were greeted by multiple signs warning of an aggressive bear ransacking occupied campsites. “Camping not advised’ warned one of the signs. Good thing we forgot the bear spray at home.
Well in the end we survived the night without a bear attack. 🙂
Fishing turned out to be tough, but the scenery sure was easy on the eyes. This was a perfect way to step back and get grounded before the busy fall season picks up. Here are some photos from the trip.
PNW Backcountry photos
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S14 Adrenaline Wader – Men’s
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Primo Zip GD Wader
$599.00 - SALE
Session GD Wading Pants
Original price was: $349.00.$297.00Current price is: $297.00. - SALE
SEEKR Wading Pants
Original price was: $299.00.$249.00Current price is: $249.00.
Bass Ambush [video] – You must be stealthy to ambush a bass
Bass Bass Bass
As the water warms up so does the bass fishing. Most parts of the country warm up earlier than in the PNW, but we still get some decent bass fishing weather every year.
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MTN Made to Wade Hoodie │ Black Camo
Original price was: $67.00.$54.00Current price is: $54.00. - SALE
SEEKR Wading Pants
Original price was: $299.00.$249.00Current price is: $249.00. - SALE
S14 Wader – Women’s
Original price was: $399.00.$299.00Current price is: $299.00. -
Fluffapuff Insulated Jacket
$159.00 - SALE
Primo Rain Jacket
Original price was: $349.00.$279.00Current price is: $279.00. -
S14 Adrenaline Wader – Men’s
$399.00 -
Primo Zip GD Wader
$599.00
Session wading pants are in stock!
The DRYFT Session wading pants are in stock and ready for action. Available in sizes small, medium, medium-long, large-short, large, large-long, extra-large and 2xl.
On the fence? Check out this video to learn about the features.
New Primo Long full length fishing jackets
Rain, sleet, snow. Say hello to our little friend.
Stepping up from the original Primo wading jacket, the Primo Long Jacket excels at keeping you dry on those hardcore bad weather days. The Primo long fishing jacket is designed for wearing with waders, wading pants, rain pants or just by itself. If Chuck Norris was a fishing jacket, this would be it.
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