Jake and Mason were out earlier in the week and had some luck throwing streamers and double nymph rigs. As of 6:00 a.m. the North Fork was at 2,750 CFS and dropping, which is good news for anyone looking to get out this weekend. Want to know how the river is doing? Check out current river flows here. BWOs and midges will continue to bring fish to the surface. Go small, like size 20 smaller if you're getting refusals. A Strolis Shimmer Stone and BWO Crust Nymph will get their attention under a bobber. Need to stock up on flies? Check out our fly selection here. If you're interested in trying a new streamer pattern, then you're in luck! We just received a fresh batch of Smoke n' Mirrors from Dan at Dirty Water Fly Company. If you haven't seen these flies in action yet, come into the shop and check one out in the swim tank. You'll see why ...

With the recent bump in flows on the Spokane River, finding spots to fish might be a bit challenging this weekend, but trust me it can be done. Focus your attention to the soft seams and back eddies along the bank. The inside bends along the river will hold fish as well, so get on Google maps and start studying! Curious how the river is doing? Check out current river flows here Stan from our shop was on the river earlier this week and hooked into some absolute beasts! He sent me a picture of a picture via text and I thought he was pulling a fast one on me. It's honestly one of the largest rainbows that I've seen caught on the Spokane. I might be a bit jealous... Heavily weighted nymphs and streamers will help you pick up more fish during times of high, cold water. BWOs and midges will be hatching as well, look for risers during the middl...

As deer season nears closer and closer to the peak of the rut, finding time to fish (and not hunt) is harder than finding an albino Sasquatch. However, my inner fisherman was getting tired of being pushed aside this November, so I finally took him fishing. The Pend O'reille River was the destination this go around, with hopes of hooking into a few smallies, and the occasional brown trout. Earlier in the week, I heard a couple good reports of browns showing up in the Pend O'reille River near tributaries. I brought my trusty Sage 8 weight with fast sinking line for deeper fish, and my TFO rigged with intermediate line for those close to the surface. Need to stock up on flies? Check out our fly selection here   The skies were blue, water clear, no wind,  and temperatures in the mid 40s. There isn't much better conditions you can ask ...

I've always liked to study, although my grades in school didn't always reflect it. As a kid I would research all the local outdoor publications I could find, then beg my father to drive me around the state of Maine every weekend. I loved to explore new water. When I moved to Washington I was completely unaware of all the fishing opportunities available to me. I knew a little about the saltwater and anadromous fisheries, but I had no idea about the quality of trout fishing in the state. Once again I became a student, voraciously reading everything I could get my hands on. I would ask questions at the local fly shops, but that would only get me so far. I wanted to explore beyond the locations on their report boards. When you get ready to go exploring, make sure you have a selection of decent searching flies. Those are here. Fly fishermen, e...

It actually feels like late fall today. Freezing temperature has been reached. Snow on the windshield this morning. I already see the shift in sales. Fly sales are down and fly tying materials are up. Fly tying season is coming, but there really is some great fly fishing yet to be had. The last two customers I talked to were both grinning about their most recent days on the water. For those of you who keep on fishing regardless of the weather or the season, changes are manifesting. The water has finally dropped below 50 degrees. The trout will soon be shifting toward winter patterns, but not yet. Not quite. They are still eating steadily. Curious how the river is doing? Check out current river flows here While they are still eating, they are not quite as spread around as they were during the summer. Some areas are barren, while others ar...

The Spokane Fly Fishers will be holding their annual fly auction next Wednesday, November 16th, beginning at 7:00 PM. The auction will take place at the St. Francis School, 1104 W Heroy Ave. Money raised at this event will help offset the fees associated with hosting featured speakers from across the Pacific Northwest at their monthly meetings. Every year, several local tyers and fly shops donate flies to this fundraiser, and if your fly boxes look like mine right now, this might be a good opportunity to replenish your inventory with locally tied flies. I'll be donating a bunch of flies again this year, and I usually invite the winners of my flies to tag along on a fishing trip with me, so bid early and often when you see a box of my flies! I've had the pleasure of listening to the likes of Rick Hafele, Kelly Galloup, Phil Rowley, among...

Fishing has come to a close for the year on several Spokane area lakes, but there are still a few that are open and fishing well. Amber Lake is always a safe bet this time of year for consistent fishing, and you don't even need a boat to have an opportunity to catch some fish. Just remember, the lake is catch-and-release only and selective gear rules apply until it closes on November 30th so, don't forget to pinch those barbs! Amber Lake is a great day trip for families, and one that I've always enjoyed taking my son to. It's a beautiful 45-minute drive from Spokane with plenty of opportunities to see deer, elk, turkey, coyotes and other wildlife. I usually spend a couple of hours fishing and then I will take my son to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/turnbull/), when he gets bored with dad's whole fly fishi...

Fall is a very busy time of year for anyone who loves the outdoors. Hunting is taking up everyone's time. I find a lot of people saying that they haven't had time to fish because they've been too busy hunting, myself included. The sad thing is that fishermen are missing out on a great opportunity to fish for bass. Winter Feeding & Fishing Depth The bass are feeding heavily to get ready for the winter when there is less forage. This is my favorite time of year to fish because there is little to no boat traffic and very little fishing pressure on these fish. Need help dialing in the fishing depth? Check out these fish finders. At first it may be hard to find what depth the fish are at but they should be in that 10-20 ft. range with some fish going shallower. I would recommend fishing suspended weed lines. A simple but very important to...

We are moving deeper into the month of November and yet, it appears we still have a handful of mild days ahead. The weather has been beautiful and the fishing has been quite good. Some folks are actually complaining about the too nice weather. I look at fishing on a beautiful day as a good thing, even if the bite may be better on a crappy one. Remember, winter will be here soon enough. Later next week, we’ll see some typical November temps and possibly some rain and snow. Then the fishing should get really good. You won’t hear me complaining about that either. If you're looking to stay current on river flows and temps, you can check them out here The sunny and often breezy days of late have not been ideal for dry fly fishing, yet I’ve had several anglers loading up on #16-#20 Para Adams, Purple Haze and Donatello’s. They reported...