It has been a great season so far and should be a great winter.  Water temps are down so sink tips and weighted bugs are more necessary if you want to find a player.  Swinging is a fun way to catch fish, but nymphing steelhead bugs and beads under an indicator can be very effective!  As the water temps drop it is more important to get your flies a little deeper and move them slower thru the run. Also start focusing on the slower winter water for fish to hold in.

The Spokane is a great winter escape.  Not far from home, maybe not the easiest river to fish, but there are quality fish and it is a good option almost any day due to the regularity and temperature of the water.  Swinging streamers and nymphing are the most productive, but it’s a fun place for a couple hours if you are looking for a fix.  Also a great river for trout spey if you are looking to practice your spey casting.

Not many reports coming from the Joe this time of year, but the until temps get really cold the lower river can still fish.  Swinging streamers and nymphing the slower bends and deeper pools can still be effective.

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