The Legend of Walter: An Ice Fishing Catch of a Lifetime
Every year, my friends and I kick off ice fishing season at Henrys Lake. There are several reasons behind our journey—Henrys is one of the first lakes to freeze, and it’s always a fun trip…
Local Fishing Report: December 2023
I’ll be honest—December has been a tough month for fishing. Admittedly (at least for me), that has a lot to do with the ice conditions (or lack thereof). As of this writing, there are precious…
Fly-Fishing Expo Coming to Boise
Southwest Idaho’s largest fly-fishing event is coming to Expo Idaho on January 5 and 6. The 19th Annual Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, hosted by the Boise Valley Fly Fishers (BVFF), will feature presentations by…
Local Fishing Report: October/November
Fishing options are in a state of transition across southern Idaho as cooler temperatures and shorter days are giving us our first taste of winter. While it’s not yet cold enough for ice fishing, there…
Redfish Alert on the Carolina Coast
For years, I’ve been fascinated by the redfish, a saltwater gamefish found along the Atlantic Coast. I tried to fish for reds once in Florida, but a tropical storm foiled my plans. So, on a…
Local Fishing Report: September 2023
September might be my favorite fishing month in southern Idaho. Just about everything is biting this time of year. River flows are ideal in many trout streams; bass are putting on the feedbag to prep…