A local organization that supports men with cancer will hold its largest annual fundraiser next month—and participants will have the opportunity to catch some giant fish for a good cause! The Idaho2Fly Derby is set for Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ron Sali’s Ranch on Eagle Island. This private, 100-acre…
Spring is officially upon us! Mother Nature is still throwing us a few curveballs with the weather, but for the most part, things are warming up and trending in the right direction, with prime fishing season just around the corner. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few local waters to keep in…
March is traditionally one of the trickiest months for fishing in our region. With unpredictable weather and a transition from winter and ice fishing to early spring patterns, bite windows can be hit-or-miss. One strategy I like to employ this time of year is targeting fisheries, or areas, with a variety of species. That way,…
In the pale morning light, the ghostlike outline of Sugarloaf Island appeared, quickly vanishing into the mist as our snowmobiles sped by. I had ice fished Lake Cascade many times, but never like this—and I was looking forward to what other firsts this day might bring. The maiden snowmobile ride of my ice fishing career…
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 17th annual Southwest Idaho retreat, happening June 7-9. Casting for Recovery is a national support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. During the retreat, an all-female staff…
One of the strangest winters in recent memory continues, as the freezing temperatures of early January now seem like the distant past. February has been unseasonably mild, and the springlike weather has brought runoff and deteriorating ice conditions along with some earlier-than-usual open water opportunities. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are some ideas…