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Columbia River - September 25th, 2011
supplied by: Swede's Fly Shop RECORDED:63 °FISHING: Poor
We just happened to decide to go fishing just as a massive low-pressure system was moving across the state. Very little water coming over the top of Grand Coulee Dam, and the water visibility was very good in the early morning. Wind really started to pick up and the rain was spotty, but the fish were in their usual spots - we just couldn't get them to bite! We only landed 3 fish on the day (decently sized), but nothing like the numbers that we're used to. We think yesterday was a one-time shot, and that fishing will continue to be excellent at least into mid-October.
Spokane River - September 16th, 2011
supplied by: Swede's Fly Shop RECORDED:91 °FISHING: Good
Solid fishing can still be had on the Spokane River, but depending on the time of day and temperature it can be really spotty. Water is still really low and flowing nicely - and the sun really beats down in the afternoons. Try swinging nymphs (stop by the shop or call for patterns) in the mornings between 7-10, hoppers along the banks in the afternoons, and BWOs, duns and elk hair caddis in the evenings at about 7 (or nymphs again). Averaging 3-5 fish per outing.
Cowlitz River - August 24th, 2011
supplied by: Angler's Guide Service RECORDED:80 °FISHING: Excellent
The Cowlitz is in great shape running at 4980cfs with 5 ft of vis.
Summer steelhead and Fall chinook are spread out from the mouth all the way to the Barrier Dam.
For Summer Steelhead the best techniques have been sidedrifting or diver and bait fishing. If you are sidedrifting stick with two #3 vision hooks and #10 corkie inthe middle. The best colors have been red, chart/red dots, rainbow, glo green and pearl pink. Eggs in bright red are the best color with a little shrimp scent on them.
If you are diver and bait fishing, fish a small brads diver with a 5 ft leader and a coon stripe prawn.
Salmon are just begining to show in numbers. The best techniques for salmon have been sidedrifting or diver and eggs. If you are sidedrifting stick with two #2 vision hooks and a #8 corkie in Chart/red, flame red, glo green, rainbow and egg flourescent with bright red eggs.
If you are diver and bait fishing then stick with a #20 Luhr Jensen diver and a 5ft leader and a #5/0 vision hook. I like eggs in cured Pautzke fire cure with some Pautzke necter sprayed on it.
Steelhead will slow down over the next week or so and salmon will continue to get better each day.
Puget Sound - August 8th, 2011
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC RECORDED:62 °FISHING: Excellent
Pinks are in. The humpies have finally arrived and can be targeted easily from shore or from a boat in close proximity to shore. We landed 20+ fish in 5 hours on Sunday morning.
5wt-7wt Rods with clear, intermediate sink tips (floating lines can work with heavily weighted flies). Pink shock and awes, pink clousers.
These fish run concentrated in schools mostly and run within 50-100 feet of shore approx.
Medical Lake - July 2nd, 2011
supplied by: Swede's Fly Shop RECORDED:87 °FISHING: Good
Medical Lake is an often overlooked fishing destination. Close to town, it does not see the amount of traffic as other lakes in the region. Restricted gear and boating rules certainly help! There are some very large rainbows and browns (and the occasional tiger trout) that are hammering big leeches stripped along the bottom (try traversing the bank under the rock cliffs). We've even pulled out smallmouth bass and crappie along with the trout. Fishing can be hit or miss, especially if the locals are jumping off the cliffs into the water en masse. You have a legitimate chance at hooking 6+ pounders here, all while enjoying a nice day on a usually calm lake.
Okanagan Lakes - June 9th, 2011
supplied by: Griff's Fly Fishing Adventures RECORDED:72 °FISHING: Poor
I spent the afternoon on Little Twin Lake and was able to pick up a fish or two. It wasn't red hot but it was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Snow Cone Chironomid was the pattern that worked. The Methow peaked at 16,000+ cfs. and is dropping once more. As I write this, it is 12,900 cfs. at Pateros and 10,500 cfs. at Winthrop. Still waiting!!!
See ya on the river, Rod
Queets River - February 10th, 2011
supplied by: Dickson Flyfishing Steelhead Guides RECORDED:45 °FISHING: Great
The Queets is coming off a high water on the 7th and starting to drop into shape. The River level is dropping from 4,150 now. With the dry forecast the river will be fishable for a few days atleast. The hatchery fishing will slow down soon. Wild fish are starting to show and some nice fish are being caught now. The earlier fish are known for being the bigger fish. The river has around 3 feet of visibility and will get better every day. Look for fishing to continue to get better for wild fish as the month continues.
We are swinging flies with #2 hooks. I use 3.5 to 5 inch flies when in cloudy water. Most flies are articulated with gamakatzu octopus hooks.
My favorite colors for flies are bubble gum pink, pink and purple, white, white and pink, and orange. When the visibility is 4+ feet blue/purple and black is also a great colors. I like to add a little crystal flash tied into the tail.
Klickitat River - February 4th, 2011
supplied by: Klickitat River Guides RECORDED:42 °FISHING: Great
Today was Ron from Idaho's second day of fishing with me. I asked Ron instead of hiking into the White Salmon canyon if he would like to go fishing for White fish on the Klickitat, he said that sounds like fun so we slipped the boat in upstream and floated back to our home base. The Klickitat river is open December 1st through March for White Fish only, you must use a single size 14 hook or smaller. In the event you hook a Steelhead it must be released as it is not open to keep Steelhead. Sure is nice to have such a healthy river.
Wenatchee River - January 24th, 2011
supplied by: Griff's Fly Fishing Adventures RECORDED:38 °FISHING: Poor
The Wenatchee is still high, over 4000 cfs. It is dropping slowly. Looks to me like; it will be a bit before it is fishing decent.
Skykomish River - December 22nd, 2010
supplied by: Somers Outdoors RECORDED:44 °FISHING: Good
Well after the river has come down it is obvious the fish responded and have made a surge into the river, fishing from Sultan up to Reiter has been fair to good depending on what run you are fishing, most of the fish are coming from the Reiter area and so the majority of the people fishing are concentrated there, when up there don’t forget to fish the lower run referred to as “The Cable Hole” it is holding fish and you usually don’t have to fight the crowds…
Small jigs 1/32-1/16 have been working the best in the Reiter area, try Pink and White, Pink and Purple, Cerise and Light pink (one of my favorites in that area)…
In the other parts of the river drifting FRESH row has been working well behind a Cerise or Chartreuse/Red dot Corky and for you plug fisherman Silver/Red and Silver/Blue Hot Shots will do the trick for you…
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