GIG HARBOR, WASH. — Blake and Allison Merwin never had a lot of money, but were always interested in fly fishing. Before moving to Gig Harbor in the early 2000s, they decided to start an online ...

Blake Merwin, right, owner of Gig Harbor Fly Shop, offers advice to Paul Pena, who's shopping for a new fly line and possibly a reel. The Olympian Moves and expansion give fly fishers reason to smile ...

The Gig Harbor Fly Shop is holding a Yakima River fishing class that includes one day fishing the river. The first part of the class will be held 6:30-9 p.m. April 20 at the shop, and includes a ...