Fly fishing the Sol Duc River is one of Washington's quintisential steelhead rivers and stepping onto Washington's Olympic Peninsula lands you smack dab in the middle of winter steelheading's hallowed ground. Inch for inch this area provides both opportunity and sustenance to the steelhead fanatic. Winter steelhead fly-fishers seem to be imbued with a strange quirk not generally seen in genes of the normal fly flinger.
The ability to survive and even revel in abusive weather conditions, cold water, lethargic fish tendencies, shortened days and bleak conditions that scream, "stay home" are all part of the magic and legend surrounding winter fish on the fly. In reality the quiet solitude, peaceful unhurried pace and dramatic possibilities make this a "must do" experience for serious fly anglers. As in most cases the rewards are commensurate with the challenges overcome.
Rivers on the OP typically are smaller, each with a unique personality. The Sol Duc is a different river in many respects that its closely positioned neighbors the Bogachiel, Hoh and Calawah Rivers, technical in every respect. Small pocket water holding areas to trees tickling your shoulders while trying to make a cast are all part of a day on the Duc.
Shorter, switch rods are great here, as long casts are not necessary most of the time. Due to its origin in the mountains not starting on a glacier, it is tyipcally the last to blow out and the first to clear, depending on where recent rainfall was concentrated.
Trip Details
Duration
Full Day, Custom Multi Day
Location
Olympic Peninsula
Season
January - April, July - October
Trip Type
Freshwater Fly Fishing
Nearest City
Seattle, Forks, Port Angeles
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Washington, United States
Years of Experience
10 Years
Guest Capacity
2 Per Guide
Species of Fish Caught
Native Steelhead
Fishing Equipment & Bait Provided
All fly rods/reels as well as waders/boots, all flies, leaders and tippet are provided and lunch (on full day trips) as well as transportation from Seattle.
Dining
The EWA staff prepares some pretty amazing lunches for full day trips. EWA was featured on the Bobby Flay show on Food Network four years ago. Sample menus include:
Option 1: Fish (Featured on the Bobby Flay Show on Food Network)
Lemon & Garlic Wild Salmon
Tomato & Herbed Couscous
Fresh Grilled Zucchini
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 2: Steak
BBQ Marinated Steak
Grilled Red Potatoes and Mushrooms
Green Salad
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 3: Chicken
BBQ Marinated Breast of Chicken
Tomato & Herbed Couscous
Fresh Grilled Asparagus
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 4: Sandwich Buffet
Turkey, Roast Beef and Ham
Sweet Dark, Wheat, Light Rye breads
Provolone, Swiss and Sharp Cheddar cheese
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado
Gourmet Chips or Crackers with complimentary cheese selection
Assortment of fresh fruit
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Accommodations
None, EWA can recommend and work with some very nice B&B's, hotels and boutique properties.
Rates
$225.00 - $1,000.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
All trips are based on a per guide rate, price being the same for 1 or 2 anglers. Some trips can have 3 anglers and some can't. For the 3rd angler on a trip, it is $50 additional for a half day and $75 for a full day.
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