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

Members of a local salmon and steelhead recovery group met on the water recently at Chelan Falls, and had a blast catching summer run salmon on the Columbia River.

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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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - Good news for those who are after sockeye salmon this season. Fishing is good at the Brewster Pool. Most days are smoke clear and my brother Rick limited his boat in just two hours recently. I woul... Get the full report!

Monday, July 21, 2014 - The good news is that Lake Wenatchee has opened to sockeye fishing. The bad news is that you may not be able to get there to fish it. Wild fires have the road closed on Highway 2 and at times up thr... Get the full report!

Friday, July 18, 2014 - I had heard that the sockeye fishing was already good in the Brewster Pool, so I talked my wife Eileen into getting up at 3 a.m. to give it a try. We were there on a Monday, so the traffic on the Poo... Get the full report!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - I made a trip up to Wells Dam last week, after fishing for kings at Chelan Falls. The king fishing at Chelan Falls was very disappointing after having a great opening day there. I only fished for a ... Get the full report!

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Mill Bay Casino

Lake Chelan

455 Wapato Lake Road
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-2102
1-800-648-2946

Video slots, blackjack tables, Roulette, Craps, Spanish 21, Texas Hold ‘em. Coyote Café open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Prime Rib buffet.

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Product Reviews

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Rock Dancer Buck Tail Jig

On the Story Page of my web site, I have a piece on the basic tackle for steelhead fishing in Central Washington. In this article I mention the jig and slip bobber technique. Jigs are essentially made with either buck tail or marabou, and both have advantages. read more...