Daily Archives: May 25, 2017

Columbia River Bronzeback Bonanza

Daily DrakeBy Tom Bie May 25, 2017 Leave a comment

While steelhead and chinook salmon fisheries remain a question mark across the Columbia River Basin, a bronzeback boon will keep anglers in the hunt during this raging high-water season. And an extra cooler, along with some eggs and flour, should feature prominently in your kit.

Fly South, Young Man

Fly Fishing Industry, Flyshop Friday, Lodges, Outfitters, and GuidesBy Elliott Adler May 25, 2017 Leave a comment

I’m comforted by the similarities between most fly shops. Sure, the rod rack might be in a different corner and each shop will have a couple local patterns, but that same “how ya doin?” coming from behind every counter reminds me of the common flyfishing culture we share across the country. However, every once in awhile…