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October 2023 by Thomas Conroy
Great Afternoon on the YakimaTwo weeks ago, my brother-in-law and I set out on an unforgettable afternoon of guided float fishing along the Yakima River. We started out at the Crow Creek Fly Shop in Roslyn to meet up with Keel, our guide. I cannot express enough how thankful I am for the wealth of angling expertise and knowledge he shared with us.Even before we boarded the boat, Keel's expertise shone through as he expertly launched us into the sometimes placid, sometimes challenging waters of the river. Being out on the river almost every day he has deep knowledge of the conditions, current hatches, and hot spots. Using a fly of his own ingenious design, I quickly hooked the largest trout of the day – an exciting moment that, unfortunately, ended with the fish slipping the hook. A classic case of 'the one that got away,' as they say!However, instead of tossing it off as just a missed opportunity, Keel turned it into a valuable teaching moment. With patience and precision, he demonstrated the art of applying just the right amount of resistance to successfully play and land a catch, especially with barbless hooks. His explanation was crystal clear, and I'm convinced it will stay with me forever. As a result, the remainder of our afternoon proved to be remarkably fruitful as I applied this newfound skill.Prior to this excursion, my fishing experience had predominantly revolved around small streams in the southern Appalachians, armed with a short fly rod. Keel displayed extraordinary patience in assisting me with refining my casting technique while also recognizing and harnessing the skills I already possessed. His intimate knowledge of the river was evident as we navigated to the prime fishing spots, consistently hooking and landing an impressive array of rainbows and cutthroats, unlike anything I had ever encountered before.In closing, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Keel for creating an exceptional and educational afternoon. His guidance and expertise elevated our fishing adventure to a whole new level, leaving us with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for the art of angling. Thanks again, Keel, for a truly outstanding experience!
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October 2023 by Joe Johnson
Crow creek, in my humble opinion, is the only fly shop a person needs. I am brand new to the sport and used their guide service to get me on my feet. Since that experience I have been back multiple times and they have gone above and beyond. Everything from knowledge to knot assistance and more. It has not mattered who is working or why I am there, it's always been a spectacular experience with each individual going above and beyond when it comes to customer service. I am officially a crow creek resident for life!!
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July 2023 by Greg Ohanessian
Great experience fishing the Yakima river near cle elum! Trevor did a great job finding us holes and was very patient with my eight year old son and taught him a lot about fly fishing! Highly recommend!
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June 2023 by Julian Bahr
I’m new to the area and didn’t know I was walking into the most welcoming and friendly fly shop I’ve ever stopped in when I arrive at Crow Creek Fly Shop.When I introduced myself and showed them my setup, they immediately offered to replace my unsafe (illegal!) catch-net for one of theirs AT COST, I was blown away!After talking rods and flies for a bit, Robert, a regular and well seasoned fisherman, walked in and casually offered to let me tag along with him and fish some local, top-secret holes. I told him that I absolutely would, but that I didn’t have the right set up (I just have a salmon rod for now). The shop owner stepped in and offered to let me borrow Waders, Boots, and Rod for the day at no cost. We fished for a solid 6 hours *somewhere* nearby (sworn to secrecy!) and I learned SO MUCH, but most importantly, had a total blast on the water.Also— their adorable and sweet German Shepherd greeted me with a pebble, and if that doesn’t spell hospitality, I don’t know what does.THANK YOU Crow Creek for the generosity and treating me like family. I know where I’ll be buying my 5 wt trout rod, reel, and line.
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June 2023 by Jason Winnell
Went on a guided trip with Dave and Troy a couple of weeks ago and had an amazing time! We encountered rain, sleet, and snow. Not exactly idea conditions for a fishing trip, but much to my delight, they were able to get me into a position where I caught some very nice rainbows! I fly fish almost every weekend, but I am usually alone, trying to learn the ins and outs on my own. Spending time with total pros like Dave and Troy reminded me that fly fishing is best learned when taught by others. They were generous in sharing their knowledge and helping me correct some mistakes. They explained their fly selection process. By the end of the day, I felt more confident in my abilities. Crow Creek is awesome little fly shop with extremely knowledgeable staff. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. And I can't possibly encourage you enough to take a trip with these guys. You will have an awesome time and be a better angler for it!
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October 2022 by Cameron VanEpps
Our guide Drew was so informative and helpful on our first fly fishing trip. We had a blast. Highly recommend if you are a novice or experienced. It was a beautiful trip.
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October 2022 by Matt Hampel
These guys are great!!! Kyle was our guide on our float trip for our first time flying fishing ever. Very easy to work with very informative and easy going. Troy is great at the shop to talk to and very knowledgeable and passionate about this recreational sport! Everyone we have dealt with at the shop has been amazing. One of my new favorite places to come visit when we come to cle elum and Roslyn!! Definitely recommend them!!
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September 2022 by Beata C.
Absolutely phenomenal people and place ! I would recommend this place time and time again. They are extremely knowledgeable and educating. Super friendly and we left there with great knowledge and extremely satisfied with our visit. Please go check them out ! I promise you will not regret it. Thank you Troy and Dave you two are great people ! The hubby and I are so glad we stopped by and we will be seeing you again.
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September 2022 by Heather Stull
My kids walk down to this shop all the time to buy flies and chat. Everyone that works here is fantastic. What you get from this shop is worth sooo much more than anything you could find online - recommendations, tips, tricks, stories, stickers and friendship. We are leaving for a trip and Troy just tied a fly especially for my son and the area we are going to. The best!
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August 2022 by Laurie Gwerder
Had an amazing fly fishing float with Crow Creek guide - Keel. Keel was patient with my son and myself, educated us on bugs, reading the river and proper casting. Not only did we hook multiple fish, but had a great learning experience. Hands down, he is one of the most knowledge guides on the Yakima River and an all around great person. You will not be disappointed.
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August 2022 by john kirby
My wife and I had an outstanding float fishing trip last week with our guide Drew on the Yakima River. He was a patient instructor for my wife which permitted me to focus on catching fish. The guys at the shop were super helpful and we had a great day.
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August 2022 by william stull
Everyone that works here are super friendly and give lots of helpful information. I Probably wouldn’t have gotten my first Yakima river trout yesterday if it wasn’t for them.
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June 2022 by David Berg
Troy was incredible. Very knowledgeable and a great guy to talk to. Truly enjoys this profession and the nicest guy. We came into town for Memorial Day weekend. I forgot my waders st home and he was more than happy to loan me a pair. He’s not in this for the money. He’s in this for the sport and recreation. We will definitely be coming back. Looking forward to less run off.
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December 2021 by John Pool
Expert knowledge, great customer service & the best guided fishing trips every time. Crow Creek is by far the best guide service in this area. Also their shop has everything you need with great personal touches. I will go back again and again!!
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November 2021 by Imants Holmquist
We had a great time fishing with Troy and Guy! We had a bigger group of people (some of which with no fishing experience at all) for this outing that was a part of a business trip, and Crow Creek came through. Well organized, well prepared, and super nice folks made our experience a memorable one. I have done some fly fishing before, and it was immediately clear these guys are amazing for all skill levels. If you are looking for guide services in this are, look no further. We will certainly be fishing with them again.
