The recent Two Hander Day was a great time had by all. The event continues to grow and a big thanks goes out to all that helped make this happen….The party after was, ‘EPIC’!

One of the many seminars held  at the event

The Klickitat continues to swing between 1 – 2.5 feet of visibility depending on time and zone. Both the swing and the nymph have been productive.  The entire river is holding fish.

Todd Moen with an awesome hatchery buck

HOOT OWL Regulations have been implemented by WDFW recently on the Yakima.  That means fishing from 12 midnight until 2 PM is allowed and from 2 PM to to 12 midnight is closed.

As a  company policy, our guiding has been this way for quite awhile now this season just because it is the best thing to do on behalf of the fish.

This year’s water shortage is definitely one of the worst;  However, we have definitely been in this situation in the past regarding water temps – So the high water temps situation is nothing new, although some are saying that this is a first.  Nope.  This has happened before, although the state has never implemented the Hoot Owl regulations. We did it ourselves in the past,  Montana has been dealing with this for years.

Good on the state for kicking some regulations into gear.  More importantly, we as anglers need to be conscious of the situation and use common sense when handling fish.

The Klickitat is in great shape. Overall the fishing has been gooood over the last month.  Some days better than others.  Regardless,  current clarity is ranging from 2-4 feet depending on time and zone. There has definitely been a cycle factor lately…..The cycle can vary based on the exposure of heat and wind on Mount Adams from the previous days weather.

We have found fish in the heads, tails and guts of the runs…..Certainly are some big wild ones around.  Fish what you have confidence in.  The entire river is holding fish at this time.  Best clarity for the dry line will be down below the Slide Put In, early,  based on the current glacial cycle.

Fishing has been different everyday….. Today’s fishing was best with the dropper.  Varying the depth of the dropper does make a difference and there does not seem to be formula as to what is best for the day.  We have been fishing lengths from 12 to 24 inches and utilizing a variety of droppers including
#14-16 Copper Johns, Lightning Bugs, Mini Pats Stones, Sunken Ants…etc!

Warmest water temps today for us as we were getting off – 67degrees

Clarity is ranging from 1.5 – 3 feet depending on time and zone.  Fishing and catching is pretty darn good with both the nymph and swing.

Water temps are ranging between 58 and 65 depending on time and zone.

These beautiful and big wild fish were caught yesterday :))

The Upper Columbia surface water temps in the American Reach are ranging from 64-66.  Plenty of cold water at lower depths. The 15′ Spring/Summer hatch season is pretty much over….We are heading into transition time.  Terrestrials and then Fall hatches.

Typically, from July 25 to Aug 20 we don’t do many trips during the transition time.  Fishing can be a bit persnickity yet there are some nice ones to be had as seen below…

Jim Eaton landed this 23+ incher on a hopper recently

We are looking forward to the fall season!

The river is back in shape and again the fishing is gooood. Tactics utilized with success lately…

Light tip and a natural muddler
Medium tip and a bucket bouncer in black and blue
Stonefly nymphs

Water temps are ranging from 60 – 64 depending on time and zone
Clarity 2.5 -3.5 feet depending on time and zone.