Tight Lines 208 to Talk Trout at Treefort Fest

Want to learn more about catching, harvesting and enjoying a sustainable meal of fresh Idaho trout? Be sure to check out the Foodfort event “Trout Talk: From Sustainable Fishing to the Perfect Sear,” happening at…

Local Fishing Report: August 2021

Fishing and the weather remain hot across the Treasure Valley as we march toward fall. An unfortunate side effect of the heat and extended drought is low water in several regional fisheries—a topic I’ll explore…

A Tiger Muskie in the Mountains

The tiger muskie was positioned on a perfect ambush point. Most of its body was obscured by weeds, but I could detect the faint movement of fins and a few telltale stripes. I cast my…

Local Fishing Report: July 2021

Well folks, it has been HOT. With all this record-setting, 100-degree nonsense, not all outdoor activities are fun, safe or accessible. But there are multiple ways to beat the heat while fishing. Read on for…

Local Fishing Report: June 2021

June is one of my favorite months for fishing in Idaho. Warmwater species like bass and bluegill are absolutely on fire, and there are some cool opportunities to chase rare finds like ocean-run Chinook salmon,…

Saying Goodbye to my Best Fishing Buddy

I’ll be honest up front—this is the most difficult column I’ve ever written. Winston, our Yorkshire terrier and my best fishing buddy for 11 years, has gone to doggy heaven. His passing was free of…