Casting for Recovery Seeks Applicants for Retreat

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…

Tackle Tip: Panfish Jigs

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…

Local Fishing Report: November 2024

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…

Cram Session: Mountain Whitefish

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…

What’s the Scariest Fish in Idaho?

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…

Quick Fishing Trips for Short Fall Days

Fall is a great time of year in southern Idaho. The weather is crisp, footballs are flying, and fishing opportunities abound. The only bummer is the decreasing amount of daylight. By the time most folks get off work, the sun is on its way down. Weekends are still workable (and between colder weather and hunting…