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The
Worley-Bugger Fly Co. was
founded during the winter of 1995 outside the city of Ellensburg, Washington by
entrepreneur, Steve Worley. It began as a small internet based company (www.worleybuggerflyco.com)
selling specialized flies for the Yakima River, while offering a one man
Professional Guide Service.
The internet based web site
was the first for the Yakima River, informing anglers
world-wide, while compiling detailed,
accurate information on the river conditions, hatches,
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As the web-site
gained popularity with fly
fishermen, so did the services of Worley-Bugger. The one man
operation soon grew, and the operators of WBFC could no longer handle the demand
for its services. At this time, Mr. Joe Taller was hired on a part time
basis to manage the over-flow of fly fishermen looking to experience the Yakima
River for themselves. The 1997 season kept both of them very busy, logging
well over 200 river days on the Yakima. |
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In 1998 the web-site, now a popular
place for Yakima River fly fishers, had a strong following and became an
internet based fly shop selling an aray of fly fishing products. Here, an
angler could surf the site and purchase high quality fly fishing products
through the securely. This was quickly becoming more than one man had ever
expected. |
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Days were spent fishing the Yakima
through the 1998 season as well as many other Eastern Basin fisheries. The
demand for expansion was imminent and this 2 man team knew that it was only a
matter of time before it happened. In the fall of 1998, a building at 306
S. Main in Ellensburg was acquired and work on Ellensburg's first
full service pro/fly shop was being
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During the winter of 1998, hours were spent
constructing the new facility to meet the needs of the Yakima River fly fishers
and the guests of WBFC. It took many hours of hard labor and dedication,
while still maintaining the web-site and guide services. |
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Spring of 1999, work continued on the expansion
project for Worley-Bugger Fly Co. On July 14th, 1999 Worley-Bugger Fly Co.
opened its fly shop doors to the public and within 15 minutes had it's very
first sale. Since this time the expansion of the fly shop, guide service
and web-services continues to grow to meet the needs of fly fishermen world
wide. |
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During the 2000 season, an
additional crew were added to the guiding professionals of Worley Bugger Fly Co.
The professional guide services
continues to be built around local individuals who have an intimate knowledge of
the rivers and species that live here. Our guests benefit from this and
reaps its rewards. In 2001, Worley Bugger continued its
expansion, branching out from the Yakima and now offers several new and exciting
fly fishing adventures.
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Worley Bugger Fly Co. offers several exciting
fly fishing destinations located throughout Central Washington.
Here, fly fishermen can cast to Steel-Head, Chinook and Coho
Salmon as well as trophy rainbow, brown and cutt-throat trout
and small mouth bass. Blackstone Lake, a well know still
water fishery is under the exclusive management of Worley Bugger
Fly Co.
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The Worley-Bugger Fly Co. web site
continues to be built and maintained in house. To date, it is the most
reliable, most comprehensive web site for the Yakima River and Central
Washington fly fishermen. WBFC continues to set the standard of excellence
for all professional guide services working the Washington rivers, streams and
still waters of the state. |
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Our
company was founded on hard-work and dedication to the sport of fly fishing,
while protecting the resources in which we make our living.
WBFC continues to strive for the protection of wild fish and
offers the opportunity for everyone to experience fly fishing the
Yakima River. |
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The Pro-shop
is operated by a professional staff of friendly, helpful and
highly knowledgeable individuals that are ready to answer or help you with any
of your fly fishing needs. Stop by our shop in Ellensburg and see why
everyone is talking about Worley-Bugger Fly Co. |
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306 South Main #3
Ellensburg, WA 98926
888-950-FISH
www.worleybuggerflyco.com
worleybugger@elltel.net
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This fly fishing journal
is constructed and maintained by Worley-Bugger for fly fishers by
fly fishers! © 2004 All Rights Reserved |
