I’ve been blessed to experience some spectacular fish in my lifetime. A giant, prehistoric alligator gar in Texas; a record-sized bass at Lake Havasu; a 40-inch redfish off the Carolina coast. But of all the memorable fish I’ve encountered, my latest catch vaulted to the top of the list. Our story begins in beautiful Costa…
Redfish have always fascinated me. For an Idahoan, opportunities to chase these saltwater predators are few and far between. But when a recent family and friends vacation took me to the Carolina coast, I had a feeling our paths would cross again. October is a magnificent time to be in the Carolinas. We enjoyed playing…
Fishing has provided me with so many awesome memories and unforgettable catches — it has been one of the great joys of my life. But a recent catch in my family has become my sole focus. My wife Anna, who has been my life partner for 17 years, has been diagnosed with cancer. Needless…
Hello readers! Things remain steady at home as we continue my wife Anna’s journey to a cancer free future. It really is a one-day-at-a-time battle, but we are getting there! Anna is in great spirits and feeling better each day. What a champion she has been! There hasn’t been much time for writing, but I…
Hello readers! It’s been a minute. I’ve really missed writing my column, but I’m happy to report my wife Anna is doing well as we navigate her cancer treatments. It requires a day-at-a-time mentality, but Anna’s doctors remain optimistic she will make a full, cancer-free recovery, and that’s what we’re focused on. There are ebbs…
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 with great company—but one stands out above the rest: We come to Henrys because we know the fish of a…