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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Late spring fishing is excellent across our region. It is peak season for many ponds, lakes and reservoirs, which should be the focus for anglers when spring runoff makes our local rivers muddy, fast and…