Michigan Muskie Makes for Memorable Homecoming

Idaho is my adopted home. After 21 years in the Gem State, I feel blessed to live among so many cool people—and places to fish! But we never forget our formative years, and mine took…

Local Fishing Report: November 2021

Usually, November is a transition month across most of Idaho, with anglers getting ready for winter and ice fishing conditions. But with mild weather persisting this fall, our fisheries remain wide open for bank and…

Building a Rod with Snake River Customs

“Make sure you’re keeping tension on it.” It was familiar fishing advice in an unusual setting. Because I wasn’t standing on a boat, but in the shop of Snake River Custom Rods owners Ricky and…

Local Fishing Report: October 2021

Fall brings many fishing opportunities for Idaho anglers, including the prime season for chasing anadromous salmon and steelhead. If you’re up for a challenge and adventure, stomping around the backcountry chasing giant fish on the…

Catch Tight Lines 208 on Local Podcast

Looking for fishing tips, weather forecasts, recent angler reports and other intel that can help turn your fishing trips into successes? Be sure to check out the Southern Idaho Fishing Report podcast! Hosted by local…

Local Fishing Report: September 2021

September is an awesome month for Idaho anglers. Just about every kind of fishing is available this time of year, and with cool mornings and daytime temps in the 70s, it’s a beautiful time to…