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Hi, I'm Dave Graybill, the Fishin' Magician!

I had to share this photo of me and a dorado I caught while fishing with Baja Pirates of La Paz in May.

Here you will find current information on fishing in Central Washington State.

I grew up in Central Washington and began writing about the outdoors in the mid 70s. I began broadcasting report on outdoor recreation on KOZI Radio in Lake Chelan in 1991. My reports are now carried on several radio stations and many newspapers in Washington. The reports give what’s happening and how-to information on fishing for bass, perch, walleye, trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead and other species.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - There is good news for anglers that enjoy catching perch. There haven't been that many places where you could consistently catch perch of any size in recent years. I had been trying to get to Park a... Get the full report!

Monday, October 7, 2024 - As many of you know Omak Lake is one of my favorite places to fish in the fall. The lake is on the Colville Reservation, just eight miles from the town of Omak, and gets very little pressure. It is ... Get the full report!

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - As you know, I have been watching the number of steelhead that have been passing over Priest Rapids Dam very closely, and they have been very encouraging. It has been a long time since we have had a ... Get the full report!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - The annual Mahogany & Merlot event is happening this year on October 4th through the 6th this year at Lake Chelan. Each year vintage hydroplanes, and mahogany runabout boats are shown on the water. ... Get the full report!

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Product Reviews

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Butterfly Blade

I received samples of the Butterfly Blade last year from Dutch Fork Custom Lures. They wanted some photos of different fish taken on this new design for a catalogue that would be out in late 2017. These blades are made from the same high impact polymers that Dutch Fork uses read more...