We fish from a 17' Boston Whaler Montauk. A stable, capable platform built for these waters. Anglers cast from a large flat platform off the bow, whether we're sitting on anchor, tied up to the kelp, moving under power, or being poled into position. We track down showing fish, bait balls, or try likely spots. The primary technique is the stripped fly, casting ahead of fish and stripping back to trigger an aggressive take. The ability to shoot some line will make you significantly more effective out there, and if you're looking to sharpen up before your trip we offer casting instruction.

Our primary targets are Coho and Chinook salmon. Early season, June through August, Coho are cruising the Strait in schools, actively hunting bait fish and aggressive on the fly. They're true predators and will crush the fly with everything they've got. At times there can be some insane topwater action stripping foam wakers for both Coho and Chinook. As late summer turns to fall, Coho begin staging near their home rivers, calling for a change in tactics and presentation. Some of the most technical and rewarding fishing of the season.

Chinook fishing on the fly is the pinnacle of what we do out here. At the right tides and times of year we find them shallow enough to target with a stripped fly, and hooking one is a genuine achievement in the sport. These are powerful, hard-fighting fish, and a saltwater Chinook on a fly rod is the kind of moment that stays with you.

When Pink salmon are moving through the Strait, the action can be relentless. Schools of migrating pinks pushing through our waters offer some of the most consistent fly fishing you'll find anywhere. And for something truly special, sea-run Cutthroat trout cruise the shorelines just miles from their home creeks, searching for food in the shallows. Ranging from 12 to 24 inches, these yellow bellies are, in this guide's opinion, among the most beautiful trout on the planet, and an absolute blast on light gear.