Catch Tight Lines 208 on Local Podcast

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…

Local Fishing Report: April 2022

It has been a cool, wet, windy spring across southern Idaho. While the added rain (and snow!) is a welcome sight, the spotty weather has made it difficult to plan fishing trips and establish consistent patterns, particularly with warmwater species like bass. Still, there are good fishing opportunities to be had for those willing to…

Grand Slammin’ with Nick Young Outdoors

As I climbed aboard the pontoon, I was greeted by two familiar faces—Kevin Tucker and his dog, Wally. “The desert has been good to you, Tucker!” I smiled. “Look at that tan!” There is no shortage of Vitamin D on this boat. Because for Kevin and his longtime partner Nick Young, fishing the turquoise waters…

Local Fishing Report: March 2022

March is a major transition month for fishing across southern Idaho. There is still ice fishing to be had in the Cascade/McCall area, but the rest of our fisheries are moving toward spring patterns, which means good action for trout and the opening of the prime window for bass, panfish and other warmwater species. As…

Local Agency Hosts ‘Hooked on Mental Health’ Event

It’s time to get hooked on the Idaho outdoors! Local mental health agency A Body & Mind Health Services (ABM) is hosting its annual ‘Hooked on Mental Health’ event Saturday, April 23, at the Caldwell Rotary Pond. The all-ages event begins at 8:30 a.m. Fishing permits and loaner rods for the event will be provided…

Idaho2Fly Seeks Retreat Applicants

Every year, thousands of Idaho men are diagnosed with cancer. And local nonprofit organization Idaho2Fly is determined to help these men overcome their disease through fishing, education and fellowship.   Idaho2Fly hosts various annual programs and retreats using fly-fishing to bring men with cancer and those who are in remission together, where they can be…