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

This is the Lazy Daze Retreats (lazy-daze-retreats.com)main house. Art and Nina Grobben have other lodging options in Northport, both on the river and in town. The guides met us on the beach each monring, and when the river is at summer levels it isn't much of a walk to get to the dock 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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Friday, November 6, 2026 - Many boaters have tucked their boats away for winter at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean they have stopped fishing. There are several popular destinations in the winter where I find good numb... Get the full report!

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - I am celebrating a birthday today, and it got me thinking about how fortunate I have been. First, a wife that has helped me in many ways. She edited my writing, did the videos and editing of the TV ... Get the full report!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - I made a note to myself this fall to mark my calendar to arrange a trip to Idaho’s Lake Pend Oreille in November. This is the time of year that many people have said is the best time to fish for the ... Get the full report!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Many of you may recall that over 20 years ago I was writing a column for the Wenatchee World. When they dropped my column a person at the Nickle Ads read some complaints in the Wenatchee World and ca... Get the full report!

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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...