Ice Fishing Contests set for February

Two of our region’s most popular ice fisheries are holding their big annual tournaments in February. Read on for more details about the upcoming Dam Fools Ice Derby at Magic Reservoir and the Cascade Cup…

Local Fishing Report: January 2022

Ice fishing season has arrived in earnest across much of southern Idaho! It took a while thanks to lots of snow and some warmer-than-usual weather, but many popular ice fisheries are now open for business.…

Local Fishing Report: December 2021

Winter weather has arrived, and with it, many anglers are turning their attention to ice fishing. Several lakes across Idaho are already frozen over and fishable, and with cold temperatures in the forecast, local favorites…

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…