EXPLORE
The DALLES
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The Dalles area Chamber of Commerce 404 w 2nd st . the dalles , or 97058
800-255-3385 www . explorethedalles . com
8 Tips & Tailouts
Lot ’ s to like about a bobber stop ; low-Water Steelhead Tactics ; give your lures a tape job ; Shake-N-Bake your salmon nuggets ; bait up for spot prawns and 6 Must-Have Flies for Summer Steelhead .
12 Newsroom
Pure Fishing buys Plano Tackle ; Brian Kraft is Orvis ’ Conservationist of the Year ; Alaska files to defend salmon fisheries in Southeast ; San Francisco Bay area salmon seasons shortened ; North of Falcon salmon seasons set ; Elwha River closure extended until at least June 2022 ; Idaho Congressman proposes breaching Snake River dams .
16 Gear
Check out Camp Chef ’ s Sidekick side grill accessory . Yakima Bait introduces 2 ” and 2 ½ ” SpinFish ; Simms New Flyweight Fishing Backpack is ideal for summer steelhead fishing . Northwest Bait & Scent ’ s Tuna Belly scent is the right stuff and AP Tackleworks new spoons are prime for summer kings .
18 Drift Boat Maintenance
Turn it upside down and fix your drift boat . It ’ s easier than you think .
22 Destination
Remote Chrome on Alaska ’ s Sandy River : Swing flies for king salmon fresh from the Bering Sea . When we say fresh , we mean waves- crashing-over-the-beach fresh .
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About the Cover
Green with chinook envy . Wlodzimierz Dobndzik Photo