Captain Carl and the Sea Witch treated us to an amazing day for fishing!…read more I knew from the minute I spoke with Carl that this was going to be a great day of fishing and it didn't disappoint. If you are looking for an intimate day of fishing filled with fish galore, book. This. Boat!!

Captain Carl is a knowledgeable guide. He was very patient with our inexperienced group. Looking…read moreforward to our next adventure with Fish Finders!

Captain Dave was an incredible host and guide of our salmon trip on the Puget Sound! He welcomed us…read moreat the dock, got us situated, and took us to an incredible spot that we were catching tons of pink salmon! He's a wealth of knowledge about not only the wildlife of the PNW, but all the surrounding areas for hiking, camping and more. He even let our kids feed the resident seal, Carla, our salmon scraps! We will definitely be back!

I must add that Captain Dave's first priority is safety and social distancing. Masks were worn and…read moreyou will feel abundantly safe on board!!!!

Gorgeous place! We were able to go snowshoeing for free! Plenty of parking on the side of the road…read more Highly recommend bringing hiking poles since it's super icy this season!

Definitely arrive early because the lot with fill up fast! A NW Forest pass is required for…read moreparking. This trail is very rocky so make sure to have good hiking shoes and trekking poles. There was also lots of bugs on this trail so definitely pack bug spray as well. The view is beautiful, a little crowded but I came around 7:30am so it wasn't too bad.

Outstanding experience and so convenient. Kids loved it and the owners were so kind & helpful with…read moretips, and giving my daughter extra support given how well her brother was doing. =) Very reasonable prices too.

Great Concept, especially for kids and first timers to enhance the excitement of what fishing could…read moretruly bring, but did not like the way that the owners were getting into our business more than 4x for our very first time. The way the guy talked to us and especially the kids ruins ed our entire experience and left a sour taste in our mouths. Please allow for people to experience these things with their loved ones, without interruption. Kindly mention some things such as not keeping the nets in the water or whatever it may be, but leave it at that. We understand that you may need to suggest certain things such as not keeping nets or sticks in the water as it may scare the fish, but I really hope you don't continue to talk to people, especially kids the way you did ours. Not everyone will have the patience we did.

EWA is more than a fly fishing shop. This is a community-driven business staffed by extremely…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and attentive people who love their sport and truly want to help. I lost an irreplaceable rod on a river yesterday. I never would have found it without the incredible help of Muaaz, one of the staff members, who was so exceedingly caring and attentive that he voluntarily managed to track down the person who grabbed it from the bank. Thank you, Muaaz! Many fly shops are intimidating. Most are uncomfortable to hang out in. Plenty of them employ "experts" who are outright disdainful and rude to customers who don't know what they're doing. Most other shops aren't designed to foster a real community, let alone bring a positive force to the larger community of the neighborhood. There isn't a single employee here who won't go above and beyond for you, whether you're an absolute novice, intermediate to expert angler, or just have a friend or family member who's into fly fishing. Need a gift for the angler in your life? Curious about why people are so obsessed with this sport? Want to understand why matching a rod with the appropriate reel, line, leader, and tippet seems so complicated? Want to know if that piece of equipment is really worth the price tag? Maybe you don't really need anything, but you'd like to hang out in a comfortable space designed for customers like you to relax and socialize. Maybe you're tinkering with the idea of getting into fly tying but have no idea where to start. Or perhaps you could really use some expert advice based extensive experience -- without being told you have to buy $2,000 worth of whatever. If any of the above rings a bell, this is the place. No upselling, no uptight attitudes, no joke. This place is invested in making a real contribution to the community of West Seattle. If you live closer to another shop, give this one a shot. It's worth the trip, and you might not go back to that other place. The junction is lucky to have EWA at their new location on California Ave. I shop here instead of buying directly from vendors because there's no price gouging or elitist vibe, and because I honestly want this business to thrive. Most of the other customers who frequent this place do too. Moving this shop from 42nd and Oregon to the heart of the junction took an enormous group effort. There's a good reason so many of its customers volunteered to help with whatever was needed. There are also plenty of good reasons I've spent this much of my time and this many words writing a yelp review. Come see what all this fuss is about.

I've been to plenty of fly shops, but EWA will have my patronage as long as I live near Seattle…read more Staff is incredibly friendly and excited to get people out on the water. The shop's dedication to be carbon-neutral and support Patagonia's upcycled wader program is really commendable, and the fly-tying materials are excellent.

Came to Seattle for our mini-honeymoon! Had such a great experience with Justin! Very friendly and…read moreeasy to talk with! Had quite a few action and ended with two beautiful salmon (of course the wife caught the bigger hog!) Definitely coming back in the summer for some crabbing with Justin!

Can I just say that my family and I had the best experience with Captain Justin? We did a morning…read morefishing trip and caught Lingcod! Justin was a fantastic captain--super easy to talk to, very informative, and had answers to all my questions about fishing and sea life. We had an amazing experience on our fishing charter today! Justin is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure our lines were set up perfectly, helped us with casting, untangled any issues in no time, and was super patient the whole trip. His guidance made the experience smooth and enjoyable, especially for those of us who aren't expert anglers. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the views were incredible. It was such a fun and relaxing experience--definitely a highlight of our day. Highly recommend!!

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man. Those lessons & friendships I…read moreexperienced at Green Lake in the summer are still with me to this day. Back when you could drop $2 in your tank and $2 for lunch we fill the car up and travel to Green Lake for sunning our bodies with baby oil and swimming all summer long in the waters of the lake. For some reason I never saw the sea monster that was rumored to be in the lake but I did encounter angry ducks & geese out on Duck Island on the west side of the lake... My only regret I wasn't old enough to see Led Zeppelin play at the lake in 1969.... Be that as it may I had a blast coming to Green Lake in my youth...

Such a beautiful park, love all the trees and of course the lake is beautiful. Also love how there…read moreare so many nearby cafes and restaurants near the lake. It definitely gets busy with people walk, running, and biking, and the traffic flow on the path can be a little crazy, especially because people seem like they are going to walk straight into you!

Ryan switched my fly reels from left to right retrieve at no charge. GREAT customer service. Nice…read morefolks. Well stocked store. Highly recommend

I know that some folks think fly fishing is some snooty way to fish that's populated by a bunch of…read moresnooty folks. Furthest thing from the truth. Just visit The Avid Angler. These guys are the nicest bunch of fly fishing nerds you'll ever meet who deliver too notch customer service. They are curious and passionate about what they do and want to share the best of what they know. I was in there the other day to buy some flies that I didn't have time to tie and materials for making a sand lance pattern. Jake (? Andy? I suck at names...) was so helpful and knowledgeable helping me find what I needed. He brought to bear what insects he knew were active where I was going to fish, as well as the nuances of sand lance colors, so I could make the best choices in tying materials and how to tie the pattern. We even geeked out talking about my using feathers from my hens for tying materials. What fun! Hats off to shop owner, Ryan Smith, and Team Avid. Every time I've gone to shop there, I've been blown-away pleased at the kindness, generosity, knowledge, humor, sincerity, and patience of the people working there. No machismo. Just real people.

I'm glad they are finally improving the area. It's finally worth visiting. A great spot to just…read morehang at for a bit by the water. I like that they have built it outdoor games/activities to enjoy. I'm sure the little ones will appreciate this feature. The beer garden and dj was also a really nice touch. I hope they do more beer garden activities soon. One downside I found is there isn't much seating. I wanted to bring lunch and hang for a bit but after 20 minutes of waiting we just couldn't lock down a table fast enough. Also when I came for the block party I found the same situation but worse. One thing that would help, more food trucks, even if they are just near the entrance.

What a fun spot on the water front. One of the piers in downtown Seattle. This particular spot has…read moreplenty of chairs for sitting. Chairs good for a snuggle and or a single person. A small soccer field. A large chess board and a small stage. No shows tonight. A couple honeydew for emergency. Bathrooms in downtown Seattle are usually in restaurants and not many public toilets. In a pinch you can use these. The views from this pier are spectacular. Parking in the area is sketchy. I'm usually on foot so no need for a parking lot. Great spot. Worth a visit. SYOY!