Instituting the change, Shively believes, could turn the Naches River into another Mecca for fly fishermen looking to catch - and release - a growing population of lunkers.

The Yakima is Washington's only blue ribbon fly-fishing river. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Tourism.

Josh McKimmy of Yakima shows a nice rainbow caught on the Naches River. Wading and fishing during these hot days is a great way to beat the heat. (Photo courtesy Rob Phillips) ...