What's new with Anew

April Showers

The Northwest is a special place to be this time of year.   After a particularly long, grey winter most Northwesterners are bursting at the seams with the anticipation of longer days and warmer weather.   It is not uncommon to see Seattlites walking through the streets in flip flops and tank tops on a "balmy" 60 degree day.   Needless to say, spring fever is here!   If you've caught the bug, we've got the cure.   Check out our upcoming events.  

Upcoming events

Spring Seminar and Paddler's Market

Stop by and see Anew at Washington Water Trails - Sea Kayak Spring Seminar April 28th at the Renton Community Center. We will be serving a sampling of this years menu, showing pics from past years and chating with new friends. If photos and food don't hold your attention then enjoy expert instruction or browse an indoor/outdoor Paddler's Market and network with other kayakers. Attend the daylong seminar for only $35, or browse the Paddler's Market for free!

http://www.wwta.org/seminar

Blake Island Spring Paddles

Blake Island, the once ancestral camping ground of the Suquamish Indian tribe and possible birthplace of Chief Seattle, harbors sandy beaches, sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, seals, bald eagles, deer, otter and plenty of trails ,providing an ideal location to spend a spring evening or day. Pick your May dates now.

Blake Island Kayaking

Earth Day and Keep The River Duwamish Alive- April 21st

Join hundreds of volunteers working with community groups to restore habitat at the Duwamish River in Seattle by planting trees, removing invasive weeds, restoring shorelines and collecting garbage.

To sign up, contact Eliza Ghitis (eghitis@pugetsound.org)
206-382-7007 ext. 220 http://pugetsound.org/index/earth_day_2007.

 

Notes from the Field

The First Float

John has been monitoring the webcam of Fish Lake for the past two months.   The first sign that winter's icy coat was beginning to melt away immediately put him into action.   Fly rods were strewn across the yard, tackle boxes were neatly organized, fishing line was spooled and licenses were bought.   Countless hours were spent after work preparing the drift boat for it's first float; our evenings were filled with sounds of drills running, saws cutting and paint spraying.   After all the work was done, John would come in, sit down and check the webcam one more time.   It wasn't until two weeks ago that the momentous occasion finally occurred.   A grin spread across his face as he stared at the image on his computer, a loan kayaker on the glassy waters of Fish Lake, fly rod in hand.   It had happened, fishing season was here.

 

 

 

Experience Says

The Improved Clinch Knot

Use our 7 step program to sucure your hooks future. This common knot it ideal for attaching a hook, swivel, or your favorite fly.

Learn how to tye the Improved Clinch Knot

 

John Schaefer

253-905-6634

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Gig Harbor, WA 98335

1-800-852-5161