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

The Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers make a trip to Banks Lake every year to fish for carp with their fly rods. Here they are on the flats at the lower end of the lake.

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, February 03, 2012 - I am going to attend the 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival in Molson, which is near Oroville, Washington this year. If you want to do some pre-fishing to get an edge on the derby aspect of the event, I... Get the full report!

Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - I have been on the road a lot lately. I traveled to Puyallup for the Washington Sportsmen’s Show and then onto Seattle for the big Boat Show. These were great to attend. I met a lot of great people... Get the full report!

Monday, January 30, 2012 - I am getting a huge amount of snow at my home in Leavenworth, and what I get reflects what is piling up at Fish Lake. However, those that are willing to slog through the snow and drill holes in the i... Get the full report!

Friday, January 27, 2012 - It’s less than a month away, so better make a note in your calendar and plan to attend the 8th Annual NW Ice Fishing Festival at Molson and Sidley lakes, near Oroville. The event will take place on t... Get the full report!

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Manson

Darrell and Dad’s Family Guide Service

232 Division
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-0709
1-866-360-1523

Fish Lake Chelan for lake trout or Rufus Woods Reservoir for trophy triploid rainbow, Columbia for Chinook and steelhead. Large groups welcome. Corporate discounts.

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Product Reviews

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Stren Microfuse Braided Line

In all my features about how to fish for steelhead with a bobber and jig I always mention the need for using braided, high visibility line. The primary reasons are that they float, so they mend easily, and can be seen in the flat light of winter. read more...