The Fishin' Magician: Catching sockeye

Sockeye fishing is going great guns in the Brewster Pool on upper Columbia River. As many as 100 boats can be found here, trolling along the channel well below…

Fresh News From MarDon

Hot Mid-July weather has warmed up surface water temperatures at Potholes Reservoir to 80F and the water elevation currently sits at 1,040 Ft., roughly 7 feet …

Sisters live up to their billing

The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye and Bass

Sockeye fishing is red hot from Wanapum Dam all the way up to the Brewster Pool right now. Anglers are limiting on fish that average 4 to 5 pounds with some ev…

Pygmy rabbit recovery efforts continue

The rabbit scampered under the boardwalk near the front door of the Grant County Historical Society Museum.

The Fishin' Magician: Three events

I have three dates that I want you to mark on your calendars, for three events coming up very soon. The first is the appearance of the Discovery Channel's Dead…

Fresh News From MarDon!

If you are a bass fisherman that loves the "topwater" bite, now is the time to fish the Potholes Reservoir. If the term "toilet-flush" means the noise when a j…

Town Ford offers free salmon seminar

If you would like to get more details on exactly how Shane Magnuson, Upper Columbia Guide Service, rigs for summer runs kings, you will want to attend the semi…

Campfire cautions are prudent

Campfires are an important part of the outdoor scene. Time spent around the fire will be remembered for a lifetime. However, besides the three essential compon…

The Fishin' Magician: Deadliest Catch Crab Feed

This has to be one of the cleverest ideas I have seen to promote a show at the Town Toyota Center.  They are bringing the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch s…

The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye on the Columbia

Have you been checking the fish counts?  Sockeye numbers are taking off on the Columbia.  The total for one day over Priest Rapids was 24,000!  There are way 4…

The Fishin' Magician: Evergreen Reservoir

My wife Eileen and I often try Evergreen Reservoir over the 4th of July holiday.  We usually catch the fireworks in the evening and the Evergreen is a quick tr…

Fall hunts weighs heavy on my mind

The first hunt on my agenda is the master hunter elk hunt in Elk Area 3911 and 3912, plus Game Management Unit 371,

Sisters on the Fly tour tomorrow

The Fishin' Magician: CCA Wenatchee River Salmon Derby

The first annual CCA Wenatchee River Salmon Derby is just a week away, and I hope you have your tickets.  Summer run salmon numbers over Rock Island Dam are cl…