Some say fishing boils down to luck. Others insist it’s defined by skill. But some catches, I am convinced, are written in the stars. This is a story about one such fish. It began with my wife Anna suggesting a family trip to Lake Havasu. We went once before and had a great time—including a…
Are you or someone you know a breast cancer survivor or currently undergoing breast cancer treatment? If so, Casting for Recovery invites you to apply for its 18th annual Southwest Idaho retreat, happening June 6-8, 2025. Casting for Recovery is a national support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. During the retreat, an all-female…
If there’s a universal lure every angler should carry in his or her tackle box, there’s a strong argument it should be a small jig. These versatile lures will be referred to in this article as “panfish jigs,” but the truth is they can be used to catch just about any species that swims. I…
Colder weather has arrived in earnest, and some anglers are putting their gear away for the season. But there are still some great fishing options available for those willing to bundle up and get after it! As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few ideas to get you started: C.J. Strike Reservoir (Mixed…
Here’s an experience many trout anglers can relate with: You’re fishing a nice stretch of river with a finesse presentation—a nymph, a salmon egg, or a small Panther Martin spinner—when boom! Fish on! But as the fight unfolds, this fish feels different. After a series of tight head shakes and rolls, you net your catch…
With Halloween upon us, it’s time to answer a spooky fishing question: What is the scariest fish in Idaho? Our state’s list of contenders is comparatively short. Coastal states have an entire ocean full of fierce predators to contend with. Some landlocked states harbor freshwater monsters, too. The massive alligator gar—a river giant of Texas…