Local fly-fishing guides predict great conditions on the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Rivers this summer. “June, traditionally, is a very good month on the Spokane,” says Sean Visintainer, owner of Silver Bow Fly Shop. “What we’re experiencing right now is classic Spokane run-off,” thanks to last winter’s deep snowpack. Lower Spokane fishing season opens June […]
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Soon enough, Inland Northwest rivers will have the perfect riffles and flow levels for fly lines to catch rainbow and cutthroat trout. Until then, fly fishing enthusiasts can enjoy The Fly Fishing Film Tour’s 2018 World Premiere at The Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m. (Doors open at
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the best in fly fishing cinema, and you can catch the tour Tuesday, January 31 at the Bing Crosby Theater at 7 p.m. (tickets are $17). 2017 marks The F3T’s 11th expedition across North America and another incredible lineup of independent films. From Siberia to
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The Palix River Pant are the perfect option for staying dry while maintaining good freedom of movement while you fish shallow streams and rivers like the Spokane that don’t require deep wading. These waterproof/breathable DWR coated pants come with neoprene booties and tough seams that stand up to rough conditions. A wading belt helps keep your pants
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With backdrops ranging from Bolivia to Saskatchewan, Montana to Virginia, Patagonia to the Seychelles, tour organizers promise this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour films will feature fresh, dynamic stories amongst some of the best fishing footage that has ever been shot. From the hunt for the world’s largest brook trout to the pursuit of billfish
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What’s better than hanging with friends, talking about fishing and watching very cool films all while supporting the Spokane River? On March 25 at the Bing, downtown Spokane, the 2015 International Fly Fishing Film Festival will feature short and feature-length films from all corners of the world that showcase the passion, lifestyle and culture of
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The North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River – a western, freestone masterpiece – is what fishy dreams are made of: crystal clear waters, old growth forests, mountains for miles, and, of course, a healthy population of brilliantly colored, native westslope cutthroat trout. Located just east of Spokane, the North Fork’s emerald waters originate deep
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I had turned off Highway 904 on the south end of Cheney and was heading through the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge when the coffee finally kicked in. Just a few more miles, I told my bladder. I have been making the pilgrimage to Amber Lake every spring for the last 13 years, and this happens every
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The book (and movie) A River Runs Through It has inspired many fly fishing fans, especially fathers and sons—like Travis Semler from Spokane, who started fly fishing at the age of ten with his dad. “I like to be in the outdoors and to enjoy the scenery on the river,” says Travis. “It’s fun to
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The mystery has long been heralded as the pathway to literary escapism for many American readers. Over the years, as more have flocked to its passionate shores, mysteries have grown in popularity and become a genre in which some remarkably good writers flourish. While the bread and butter of the genre is popularized by those
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