We have just gotten word that the one of the most innovative fisherman of the West has died.
Joe Butorac is considered the inventor of the rag and up until his death was commercially producing them.
He also developed some of the greatest salwater flies including the Trophy Flasher Fly.
He was THE expert of fishing in the Northwest for steelhead, salmon and cutthroat trout.
To the people that knew him he was more than rags and flies. He was a great friend full of humor and amazing stories.
He will be missed by everyone.

Details on the memorial service will be posted later.

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Ryan S. Petzold
aka
Sparkey and/or Special

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Ryan S. Petzold
aka
'Sparkey' and/or 'Special'