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

I missed a ton of hits on my indicator while floating the Yakima River, but I hooked this one. I was introduced to the Farmland section by Johnny Boitano of the Troutwater Fly Shop in Ellensburg. His brother Jason joined us on the float, and caught a bunch of rainbow and a cutthroat.

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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Sunday, February 27, 2028 - Although there are many lakes that are open year round in the region, the March 1st opening of many lakes is often the first fishing trip of the season. To make the most of this first outing there ar... Get the full report!

Monday, April 20, 2026 - My buddy Dennis Beich invited me to give Banks Lake a try last Friday, and I was quick to agree to go. Dennis and I have had some good days on Banks Lake fishing for walleye, and this was probably th... Get the full report!

Friday, April 17, 2026 - The very popular Pike Minnow Derby conducted by the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce is coming up next month, and I wanted to give everyone a heads up so you can plan for it. Every year the Chamber ... Get the full report!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - The annual WDFW Trout Derby kicks off April 25th and runs through Oct. 31st this year. For the Trout Derby, the WDFW has placed special green tags near the dorsal fin on trout stocked in more than 100... 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...