Fishing options are in a state of transition across southern Idaho as cooler temperatures and shorter days are giving us our first taste of winter. While it’s not yet cold enough for ice fishing, there are plenty of viable open water options for the anglers who aren’t ready to put their tackle away yet. As…
For years, I’ve been fascinated by the redfish, a saltwater gamefish found along the Atlantic Coast. I tried to fish for reds once in Florida, but a tropical storm foiled my plans. So, on a recent trip to South Carolina, I jumped at the opportunity to track down this bucket-list species. Based on my research,…
September might be my favorite fishing month in southern Idaho. Just about everything is biting this time of year. River flows are ideal in many trout streams; bass are putting on the feedbag to prep for the winter months ahead; and panfish action usually picks up at places like Lake Cascade and C.J. Strike. As…
August can be a tricky month for fishing in southwest Idaho. The heat is often intense and weed buildup is a problem in many fisheries. But we are finally seeing more reasonable summer temperatures, most river flows have slowed to ideal levels, and there are plenty of places to beat the summer heat at higher…
As Captain Kyle Sandy motored away from Mile High Marina, the bustle of McCall faded into the peaceful stillness of our alpine surroundings. And after weeks of near-triple-digit heat in the Treasure Valley, the cool mountain air felt incredible! Upon arriving at our fishing grounds, Kyle, his wife Kathryn and I deployed four rods on…
Summer took a while to arrive, but it’s here in full force now! Hundred-degree days have become the norm across southern Idaho, so make sure to hydrate and protect yourself from the sun as you venture out. Fishing the morning/evening hours or heading to higher elevation are good ways to beat the heat. The good…