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Caddis hatch huge on Spokane River

A caddis fly made by Al Troth is shown in Bozeman, Mont., Wednesday, May 3, 2000. Troth tied the first elk hair caddis, that staple of Montana fly boxes, back in 1957. "That's the first time it came out of the vise and was thrown out on the water," Troth said. (Associated Press)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

FLY FISHING — Aquatic insects were oblivious to the Monday afternoon weather forecasts for severe thunder storms.  The caddis hatch on the Spokane River downstream from Spokane’s downtown was suffocating in some areas around 7 p.m.

At least two fly fishers were observed casting to the occasion.

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