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Westslope Fly Shop closes after two years

 FISHING —  “We are pretty proud of the store we designed and built all of the store fixtures and displays,” said Jesse Clark in November 2010.  
 
He and his son, John Clark, had just opened Westslope Fly Shop in the Riverwalk building at1003 E. Trent, next to Northern Lights Brewery.
 
Just 23 months later, the economy had consumed their efforts.
 
 “We closed the shop on Oct. 24,” Clark wrote in an email while I was on a hunting vacation the past two weeks.
“We just couldn't make it. The economic situation just kept hammering us. With the uncertainty of the economy on everybody's minds the willingness to spend money on a hobby got weaker and weaker.
 
“We enjoyed the time we were in business, made a lot of friends and worked with local clubs to improve fishing opportunities in the area.
 
“A mention of our appreciation in one of your columns would be appreciated.”
 

Free steelheading seminars set on September Saturdays at Westlope Fly Shop

FLY FISHING — A series of free spey casting and steelhead fishing seminars have been scheduled for every Saturday in September at Westslope Fly Shop, 1003 E. Trent Ave., Suite 145, in Spokane.

The schedule includes a variety of classes geared to both novice and experienced anglers. Pre-register for limited seating by calling the shop, (509) 838-0252.   The offerings include:

Spey casting seminar and instruction, 10 a.m.-noon (except Sept. 17). Held on the Spokane River. Equipment will be furnished as needed, however participants must provide their own waders and wading boots (or wet wading “water shoes”). No limit to the number of attendees for the seminar, but only the first six people to sign up may participate in the casting instruction.

Knot tying and rigging, 1 p.m. -2 p.m. Discusses basic knots that any angler should know as well as how to rig lines, tie oversize loops for Spey set ups and build custom sink tips.

Single-handed casting instruction, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. An FFF-certified casting instructor will help you improve your skills. For novice and experienced anglers. Special emphasis on heavier rods/lines and nymphing techniques for steelhead.

Steelhead fly tying seminar, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Fly-tying expert Clark demonstrates techniques for tying innovative steelhead flies for Inland Northwest Waters. Each week will focus on a different pattern.

Spokane has new fly fishing shop

FISHING — Jesse Clark and his son, John Clark, just opened a new fly fishing shop in the Riverwalk building at1003 E. Trent.  Westslope Fly Shop is located next to Northern Lights Brewery.

“We are pretty proud of the store we designed and built all of the store fixtures and displays,” Jesse said.

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