Lochsa River (ID) The current flow is 381 cfs at Lowell. Folks are still giving good reports from the Lochsa. Most are still focusing their efforts fishing dry flies. We’ve been selling hoppers to quite a few anglers who have either come back or are going to fish up there. Also, nymphing would be a good, productive way to catch fish right now too. Any time now we are going to start seeing October caddis fly around. You should be prepared to fish those if headed that way. North Fork Clearwater River (ID) The current flow is 679 cfs at the Canyon Ranger Station. Nymphing will give you some success. When nymphing, think about fishing three flies at three different sizes. This will give the trout a buffet to choose from. Currently, we are still waiting to hear about October caddis flying around. The trout should be getting more and more ac...

Aeneas Lake (WA) You sure can tell the fall bite is coming on stronger each day. The fish at Aeneas Lake the other day were being a little temperamental towards most of the flies being presented to them. Like one angler told me, he couldn’t buy a fish. That was until he tied on a fly he had picked up at the shop the other day. I know some anglers may question the validation of booby flies as a real fly, but they do work, and they are working well at Aeneas Lake right now. That said, they are not the only fly that has been working for anglers. Reports from other anglers also indicate black leech patterns are producing some good results too. With both types of these patterns, I would use a type 3 full sinking line. The flies that have the best results are; a #10 coral booby, a #8 white and orange Chan’s Las Vegas booby Leech, a #10 bl...

Clark Fork River (ID) The flows out of Cabinet Gorge Dam have been between 4,000 and 18,000 cubic feet per second, and the clarity is around 10 feet. The fishing is good for the most part. Hatches of caddis, western yellow mayflies, midges, and occasional October caddis periodically take flight throughout the day. If the trout aren’t eating a correctly matched fly, try throwing some stimulators. Flies like a #10 orange stimulator, a #16 purple rooster, or a #12 H&L variant will work well when nothing else does. This is also an excellent river to swing and strip streamers. You’ll want to try flies like a #6 Montana intruder, or a #8 olive balanced leech. Lake Pend Oreille The lake is very slowly beginning to drop. The water temperatures are in the low to mid 60s, and clarity is around 10 feet. The member’s only LPOIC derby ended...

Missouri River We have definitely moved into fall and chilly mornings with mild, instead of hot, days.  It’s an awesome time to be on the water. Nymphs The most consistent nymphing is up high toward the dam.  It’s really good up there.  You won’t be alone if you start between 8 and 9 a.m. in the morning, but you will likely catch a bunch of fish. If you go later in the day, you might just have most of the river to yourself. Moving downstream, the river picks up quite a few weeds in the drift.  Many anglers are choosing to run dry dropper rigs instead of indicators and dual flies.  The dry dropper rig is much easier to navigate amongst the weeds and can be very effective when fish are along the banks and spread over relatively skinny flats. Dry Flies Plenty of bugs are out and quite a few fish are eating them on top. Right now,...

With an astonishing 10.1:1 gear ratio the Abu Garcia Revo Rocket baitcasting reel cranks in 41 inches of line per turn of the handle. Designed to cast ultralite and standard weight lures this reel will allow you to cover more water and bring more fish to the boat. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hey, guys. Bobby Lane 2018, right here, Orlando, Florida ICAST. Today we're talking about the 10:1 Revo Rocket. Fastest reel on the market. The fastest reel on the market. 10.1, 41 inches per turn of the handle. Left-handed, right-handed. I flip left-handed. I'm starting to fish a lot more left-handed reels. Fish strikes. You're going to get them in. There's no more of trying to catch up to the fish. One turn of this handle, 41 inches. Unbelievable what Abu Garcia's done with their rods and reels now. Today it's all about the Revo R...

New to Thomas and Thomas is the Zone series of fly rods. These fly rods are made in-house at T&T in a 3 through 10 weight and feature the same materials as our Avantt and Exocett rod series. The Zone series is made to be a workhorse in your rod quiver.   Hi, this is Joe Goodspeed from Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods. I'm here with North 40 Outfitters at ICAST 2018. I'd like to talk about our new Zone Series of fly rods. The Zone Series is a three through 10 weight series of very versatile, very durable fly rods that are designed using the same materials as our Avantt and Exocett Premium Fly Rods but they have an un-sanded finish. The smaller sizes feature single foot guides. These rods are designed to be real workhorse rods that will cover a wide range of techniques and applications. They're very durable. And they're completely mad...

Based on the 20V DeWalt battery system, the Buddy accepts any DeWalt 20V Flexvolt battery. Featuring a highspeed fan, three USB charging ports, an electronic ignition system, and a LED light in the handle the rugged-tough DeWalt Buddy delivers the heat and performance you need to keep the job-site warm. Watch the video below to learn more.     Video Transcription Hello, today we want to introduce you to our new to the market DeWalt Buddy. The DeWalt buddy is based on the 20 volt DeWalt battery system, which can accept of DeWalt's 20 volt flexible batteries. The battery pops right in the back to unit here, and powers three key functions. First and foremost, it powers our high speed fan. So, once you've fired up the heater, you can push the fan button here and blow a lot of air out into the room.   Second, it has the abilit...

Omak Lake is known for its springtime fishing of pods of Lahontan cutthroats that cruise the shallows. Groups of anglers flock to the lake to site cast these fish as they move around the lake. The Lahontans are looking for spawning areas along the shoreline in only a few feet of water. The fishing can be rewarding with double-digit days. For me and a few others, there is another time of year that we find equally, if not more, rewarding than the springtime and that is fall. Want to learn how to catch Lahontan Cutthroat Trout During Fall? Read about it here. In the fall nights become cooler and daytime temperatures are more moderate. It is a welcome relief to hot, dry, and smoky summertime conditions. The sun rises later and sets earlier each day. The colors around the lake change to bright colored brush strokes.  And, young baitfish sch...

Come join us Saturday, September 22nd at the Upper Hog Island boat launch in Lewiston, Idaho for a free demonstration and spey casting instruction with Lee Davidson and North 40 Fly Shop employees.  The demonstration is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Davidson is the owner of Ballistic Fly Lines and is a master certified instructor under the Federation of Fly Fishers. Come to learn about spey lines, matching the correct lines to rods, and tips on how to cast more effectively and efficiently. Lee and North 40 Fly Shop will have rods, reels, and lines available to demo and cast. If you have questions about the event, please contact the Lewiston Fly Shop, or email Lewiston Fly Shop Manager, Dylan McGregor, at dylan.mcgregor@north40.com.