For the first time since Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) opened its West Seattle Junction shop almost a year ago, its annual Fly Fest is happening at Lincoln Park, continuing one more hour, until 4 pm. While browsing and testing gear is certainly the star of the show, including casting tests in the not-yet-open wading pool …

… the fun also included food, to prove that fishing-trip cuisine doesn’t have to be dull.

The EWA guides‘ Gourmet Cookoff included proprietor Dave McCoy, above, making salmon tacos and melon salad; below, store GM Reid Curry making barbecue chicken sandwiches:

And Abbie Schuster with ceviche/shrimp tacos.

We’re checking back to see who won. Fly Fest is on until 4 at Shelter 5 in the upper park.