Fishing/Hunting
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FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senk…
With weight reached, now what?
The weight-loss journey was not an easy one. A plateau was realized around May 18 when it was difficult to bust through the 210-pound level.
Upcoming hunting seasons cause excitement
The night before the opening day of a hunting season is reminiscent of the night before Christmas during my youth. There is excitement in the air at my house.
The Fishin' Magician
I just got some disappointing news. The sockeye fishery on Lake Wenatchee is closing on Sunday, August 16.
Fresh News from MarDon
Walleye catching continues to amaze all of us at MarDon Resort. We are witnessing this at our fish cleaning station with daily walleye limits brought in by res…
In shape for the Great Class reunion
This is the first of a two-part series about reaching the goal of a weight-loss diet.
Fresh news from MarDon
Returning to normal July/August temperatures has made fishing all day a very enjoyable experience, but the water sports enthusiasts love boarding and water ski…
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
Good news for fans of sockeye fishing at Lake Wenatchee. It appears that at least 40,000 fish have made it over Tumwater Dam and the season is going to be much…
First fish for Becca
It is always fun to report a person's first fish, no matter their age. Becca Mortensen, Spokane, and her boyfriend, Nate Jolls, headed for West Medical Lake on…
David Grant Medical Center impressive
This is the last of a three-part series about an honorary commander visit to Travis Air Force Base.
The Fishin' Magician
While many anglers are heading up to Lake Wenatchee to take advantage of the sockeye season that just opened, others will be chasing king salmon on the Brewste…
Extra planning required for hunting seasons
Let it rain, as soon as the wheat harvest is over and the winter wheat is above ground. Until we get rain and the fire danger subsides we can look at closures …
Second day of Travis visit reveals hard-working airmen
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
Fishing pressure on the Brewster Pool has fallen off and I am hearing that the catch rate is down.
Hunting opportunity deadline approaching
Not all Columbia Basin hunters are interested in hunting in Okanogan County, but there are enough to warrant letting them know about the following opportunity.…
Trip to Travis Air Force Base educational
The e-mail arrived at my inbox on Feb. 6 at 11: 49 a.m.: