Good fishing was reported for the opening weekend on the Spokane River. Caddis and salmonflies have been hatching, This is the peak season for the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Flows are perfect, ...

Trout fishing is still good on the Spokane River. BWO's, some October caddis, Chubby Chernobyls, double nymph (or Euro rigs), streamers, and soft hackles all work. Silver Bow Fly Shop says you can ...

You can make an excellent tool for unraveling backlashes on a reel by using pliers to straighten a No. 2 hook and flattening the barb, then filing the point slightly. Push the eye of the hook deep ...

Tip of the week: When deep-running lures hang up on the bottom of the lake, the downward-facing hook on the front treble is usually to blame. To avoid such snags, simply clip it off. The remaining ...

Lake trout might be the ultimate winter trophy. A tangle with one of these denizens of the deep is not soon forgotten. Lake trout fight with spirit and are always game for a battle in winter’s cold ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...