Author: Alan Liere

Fly fishing The Silver Bow Fly Shop said the flow in the Spokane River dropped a bit last week, but the river is still flowing. Latah Creek is running cleaner, so fishing downstream of the confluence is back to being an option. Focus on slow-moving, winter-style water for best success. Heavy stonefly nymphs, hot bead attractors and streamers will do the job. Cover likely water completely, as fish will congregate there. The Spokane River is closing Friday to protect spawning redband rainbow trout. Flows on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene are at good levels. There may be shelf…