Celebrating 50 Years of Fly Fishing and Conservation

Founded in 1975, Clark Skamania Flyfishers is dedicated to preserving wild fish stocks and the natural resources that sustain them. The club promotes fly fishing as a method of angling that fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature’s diversity.

Favorite Patterns of Clark Skamania Flyfishers is a collection of the flies our members reach for first when on the water. Some are time-honored Northwest standards; others were developed for specific waters and unique fishing challenges. While most are tailored to our home waters in SW Washington and native fish species of the Pacific Northwest, our members fish globally—in both salt and fresh—so you’ll also find patterns suited for destinations far afield.

These patterns—designed and tied by skilled hands—reflect not only a deep understanding of our home waters but also the creativity and care that make fly fishing as much an art as a sport. We share them here to enrich the collective knowledge of fellow anglers and to inspire those just beginning their journey.

-Bart Phillips, Editor

September 1, 2025