Fishing Magician Report - Monday, June 27

I had another chance to do a float on the Icicle River the other day and I jumped on it. Kevin Winters, of Leavenworth, volunteered to put me on board so I could get a different angle while video taping the action on Shane Magnuson's boat. Turns out we had some pretty good action on our boat, too.

I don't think I have mentioned that I popped my hamstring while netting a fish in Rufus Woods the other day, and Winters was very patient with me. I missed at least two fish due to my inability to get to the rod and get it out of the holder in time to set the hook. I lost another dandy that jumped three times before it shook the hook.

It was a great day on the Icicle and if you get a chance to fish it, it is going to be good for a while longer. There is still plenty of water in the river and fish continue to show up. The spring Chinook are averaging 8 to 10 pounds, but Winters caught a 27-pounder earlier this season. As high as the Columbia is, the Icicle may be a good option when summer run season opens July 1st.