As we motored down the Snake River in the twilight of a 100-degree summer night, I looked at my companions, Caleb and Randal, and smiled. “Archers!!” I cried above the hum of the jet motor. “Loose!!!” Maybe it was the delicious burgers Captain Tim Parrish had fed us pregame, or maybe it stemmed from my…
We’re having a heat wave! Triple digit temperatures have become the norm across our region this month, but fear not! There are still plenty of opportunities to get out and catch some fish. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are some ideas to get you started (and a few might even help you cool…
Years ago, while wrestling giant bass at eastern Oregon’s Owyhee Reservoir, I learned an important lesson: Never miss an opportunity to go fishing with Nick Young Outdoors. That strategy has led to lots of awesome memories, so when Nick called to tell me he was taking his guide business to the Oregon Coast, I couldn’t…
Summer weather has finally arrived (at least for the most part) and fishing options abound across southern Idaho. Our cool, wet spring weather is paying dividends, as many local reservoirs are filling up with needed precipitation after two years of drought conditions. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few ideas to get…
Our late-arriving spring created interesting fishing conditions in May, but it has been a productive month for anglers willing to adapt and put in the work. The cold, wet weather set a few fishing cycles behind by a week or two, but ultimately, the extra water should benefit Idaho fisheries. As you plan your trips,…
If you’re a fan of fishing and podcasts, there’s a great option building momentum here locally. The Gem State Fishing Report, hosted by Jeff Cullers, is a weekly show focused on fishing in Idaho. Topics covered include fishing reports, weather outlooks and other valuable info to help anglers plan upcoming trips. The podcast, which is…